Williford Law | Legal Action for Serious Falls Caused by Dangerous Property Conditions
One Fall Can Change Everything — But You Don’t Have to Handle It Alone
A slip and fall may seem minor—until it leads to broken bones, head trauma, or permanent disability. Whether you fall in a grocery store aisle, apartment stairwell, restaurant, or workplace, property owners must keep their premises safe.
When they fail that duty, and someone gets hurt, Texas law gives you the right to pursue compensation.
At Williford Law, we represent individuals across Texas who have suffered serious injuries due to wet floors, uneven walkways, poor lighting, or hidden hazards. We hold negligent property owners, managers, and businesses accountable.
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
| Hazard | Legal Responsibility |
| Wet or recently mopped floors | Failure to post warning signs or clean up spills |
| Uneven flooring or torn carpet | Poor maintenance or failure to fix known issues |
| Loose handrails or missing stair treads | Code violations, lack of inspection |
| Oil, grease, or food spills | Common in grocery stores, gas stations, and fast food restaurants |
| Poor lighting in walkways | Makes hazards invisible or difficult to avoid |
| Icy sidewalks or parking lots | Businesses must address known weather hazards in a reasonable time |
| Crowded or obstructed walkways | Boxes, merchandise, or cords blocking safe passage |
Slip and fall claims are based on premises liability law, which requires property owners and occupiers to maintain reasonably safe conditions for guests, customers, and tenants.
Injuries Caused by Slip and Fall Accidents
Falls can cause far more than temporary pain. We help clients recover from:
- Broken hips, ankles, wrists, or ribs
- Spinal cord injuries or herniated discs
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI) and concussions
- Facial trauma or dental injuries
- Shoulder dislocations or torn rotator cuffs
- Chronic nerve pain or mobility impairment
- Wrongful death, especially in elderly victims
We work with orthopedic surgeons, neurologists, and physical therapists to document and prove the true extent of your injury.
Who Can Be Sued after a Slip and Fall?
| Responsible Party | Examples of Liability |
| Property owner | Knew of or should have known about the hazard and failed to fix or warn |
| Store manager or employee | Failed to follow safety protocols or clean up dangerous conditions |
| Landlord or apartment complex | Ignored maintenance requests, created unsafe walkways |
| Cleaning or maintenance crews | Created hazards during their work or failed to warn |
| Government agency or city | (In limited cases) for falls on sidewalks, public buildings, or parks |
In every case, we investigate who knew what, when, and whether their failure caused your fall.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Texas law allows slip and fall victims to recover full damages for:
- Emergency medical care and hospital bills
- Diagnostic testing (X-rays, MRIs)
- Surgery, rehab, and ongoing therapy
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent disability or physical impairment
- Lost wages and diminished earning capacity
- Emotional distress or reduced quality of life
- Wrongful death compensation (if fatal)
We build every case with detailed documentation, expert medical input, and a trial-ready strategy.
Why Choose Williford Law?
- Focused on premises liability, catastrophic injury, and wrongful death cases
- Experienced with fall injury litigation against major retail stores, property managers, and insurers
- Aggressive case development with scene investigations, video recovery, and code compliance analysis
- No upfront fees — you pay nothing unless we win compensation for you
- Compassionate, responsive client support from day one
We don’t just file claims — we make property owners answer for the danger they ignored.
FAQs: Texas Slip and Fall Injury Cases
What if the fall happened on someone’s private property?
You may still have a claim, especially if the owner invited you there or failed to fix a known hazard.
What if I slipped at a store or restaurant?
Businesses owe the highest duty of care to customers. We frequently handle claims against grocery chains, fast food franchises, and department stores.
How do you prove fault in a slip-and-fall case?
We use security footage, incident reports, witness statements, and inspection records to show that the hazard existed and the property owner failed to act.
What is the statute of limitations?
In Texas, you generally have 2 years from the date of the fall to file a lawsuit. However, evidence disappears quickly, so don’t delay.
