Williford Law | Holding Property Owners Responsible for Unsafe and Dangerous Conditions
You Had Every Right to Expect Safety. They Had Every Responsibility to Provide It.
When property owners fail to fix hazards, ignore complaints, or cut corners on safety, people get hurt. Texas law requires property owners to maintain reasonably safe conditions, and when they don’t, they can be held liable.
At Williford Law, we represent individuals across Texas who have been injured due to dangerous, poorly maintained, or unsecured property conditions. Whether you fell, were attacked, or suffered due to a hidden defect, we’ll help you build a case and fight for justice.
What Is a Premises Liability Claim?
Premises liability is the area of law that covers injuries caused by unsafe property conditions. It applies when:
- The property owner knew or should have known about a hazard
- They failed to warn visitors or fix the danger
- That hazard directly caused your injury
This legal standard applies to private homeowners, apartment complexes, businesses, schools, and municipalities. You don’t need to own the property — you just need to prove that you were there lawfully and the owner was negligent.
Examples of Premises Liability Claims We Handle
| Type of Hazard | Where It Happens |
| Slip, trip, and fall injuries | Retail stores, warehouses, and construction sites |
| Falling merchandise or objects | Retail stores, warehouses, construction sites |
| Inadequate security / violent crime | Apartment complexes, hotels, gas stations, parking lots |
| Swimming pool accidents | Exposed wiring, code violations, and faulty appliances |
| Balcony, stairwell, or deck collapse | Rental properties, bars, and multi-story businesses |
| Electrocution or fire | Exposed wiring, code violations, faulty appliances |
| Dog bites and animal attacks | Homes, parks, or businesses with dangerous animals |
| Carbon monoxide poisoning or gas leaks | Hotels, rentals, or poorly maintained residential properties |
If the property owner failed to correct a known risk — and you were injured as a result — we can likely build a claim.
Common Injuries in Premises Liability Cases
- Broken bones, hip and spinal fractures
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI), concussions
- Burns, disfigurement, or electrocution
- Spinal cord damage or paralysis
- Dog bites and severe lacerations
- Assault-related trauma from a lack of security
- Wrongful death due to catastrophic conditions
We partner with medical experts, safety consultants, and forensic engineers to establish the causation and full value of your damages.
Who Can Be Held Liable?
| Party | Examples of Liability |
| Landlord / Property Owner | Failed to repair or warn about hazards despite notice |
| Apartment Complex or HOA | Did not maintain common areas, stairs, walkways, or gates |
| Retail Store / Business | Created unsafe displays, failed to clean spills or post warnings |
| Hotel or Resort Operator | Ignored reports of danger or failed to provide guest protections |
| Event Organizer / Venue Owner | Did not account for crowd control, lighting, or stair access |
| School / Daycare Facility | Allowed unsafe play areas or failed to fix broken equipment |
We investigate all parties who controlled, maintained, or profited from the property where the injury occurred.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Texas law allows you to recover full civil damages for:
- Medical bills and future care costs
- Surgery, rehab, and mobility equipment
- Lost wages and loss of earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Mental anguish, trauma, and emotional distress
- Disfigurement or permanent disability
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death compensation for family members
- Punitive damages if the owner acted with gross negligence
Why Choose Williford Law?
- Proven success in premises liability, fall, violent crime, and child injury cases
- Trusted by families, tenants, and injury victims throughout Texas
- We handle everything from gated community assaults to grocery store injuries
- Trial-prepared strategy with experts in building codes, engineering, and security
- No fee unless we win — you only pay when we recover for you
We’re not afraid to take on apartment complexes, national chains, or insurance companies that try to downplay your injuries.
FAQs: Premises Liability in Texas
What if I were partially at fault?
Texas follows comparative negligence — even if you were partially at fault, you can still recover if the property owner was more at fault than you.
What if I were hurt in a common area of my apartment?
Landlords and HOAs are responsible for keeping hallways, stairs, gates, and shared areas safe. If they failed, you may have a strong case.
What if there were no warning signs?
Failure to post warnings is often a major part of negligence. “Failure to warn” is a legal claim on its own.
What is the time limit to sue?
You generally have 2 years from the date of injury, but you should act quickly — video footage, incident reports, and witnesses disappear fast.
