Houston Premises Liability Lawyer
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Table of Contents
- Why Choose Joe Stephens as Your Houston Premises Liability Lawyer?
- Texas Premises Liability Law
- Common Causes of Premises Liability Accidents
- How Texas Law Impacts Premises Liability Cases
- Compensation After a Houston Premises Liability Case
- How Joe Stephens Handles Your Premises Liability Case
- What To Do After a Houston Premises Liability Accident
- Common Injuries In Houston Premises Liability Accidents
- Contact a Houston Premises Liability Lawyer
Accidents in familiar places can change your life in an instant. Many of these preventable incidents happen because a property owner failed to repair a dangerous condition or provide a proper warning. Texas premises liability law holds property owners accountable when unsafe conditions cause injuries. If you were hurt on unsafe property, you may be entitled to compensation, and The Stephens Law Firm can help. Joe Stephens personally handles every case and fights to hold negligent property owners accountable. Give us a call at (281) 201-0035 to see how we can help you with your premises liability case in Houston.
Why Choose Joe Stephens as Your Houston Premises Liability Lawyer?
When you’re facing medical bills, lost income, and pain after an unsafe property accident, you need an attorney with proven results. Joe Stephens is one of only ten lawyers in Texas who are double board-certified in both Personal Injury Trial Law and Civil Trial Law.
Joe’s deep knowledge of local courts, judges, and neighborhoods helps him build stronger cases for clients. Whether your injury happened in The Galleria mall, in a Midtown apartment complex, or in a grocery store, Joe knows how to gather evidence and hold property owners accountable. The Stephens Law Firm stands out against other law firms because Joe personally handles every case, approaching each one with compassion and knowledge. With The Stephens Law Firm, when we fight, you win.
Joe Stephens Is Trusted By Past Clients
When you’re hurt, you want a lawyer you can count on. Past clients choose Joe for his personal attention, trial skill, and clear communication.
Texas Premises Liability Law
Premises liability law is designed to ensure property owners take reasonable steps to keep visitors safe and provide compensation when preventable hazards cause injuries. In Texas, property owners must either maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition or warn visitors about known dangers. If they fail to do so and someone is hurt, premises liability may apply. Texas law recognizes three categories of visitors: invitees, such as shoppers and customers; licensees, such as social guests; and trespassers, who are granted only limited protections.
Common Causes of Premises Liability Accidents
Unsafe property hazards show up everywhere in Houston, but if one of these dangers caused your injury, Joe is here to help.
- Trips or slips and falls from uneven surfaces, wet floors, or poor lighting
- Negligent security leading to assaults and robberies
- Swimming pool accidents
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Defective stairs, elevators, or escalators
- Falling merchandise in stores or warehouses
- Fire hazards or toxic exposure
Joe Stephens has handled a wide range of premises liability claims in Houston, and working with The Stephens Law Firm means receiving personal attention from a local trial lawyer who knows how to prove negligence and fight for the compensation you deserve.
How Texas Law Impacts Premises Liability Cases
Texas law shapes these cases from the start. You must prove the owner’s negligence caused your injury by showing there was a dangerous condition, the owner knew or should have known about it, failed to fix or warn, and that the hazard caused your harm. Texas uses comparative negligence, which reduces your compensation if you share fault and bars recovery at 51% fault.
While the statute of limitations on personal injury claims in Texas is generally two years, claims against cities or other public entities follow the Texas Tort Claims Act, which adds quick notice deadlines and damage caps.
Evidence disappears fast, and insurers often try to deny liability or blame the victim, but Joe Stephens moves quickly to preserve evidence and build a clear record, protecting your case. As a local trial lawyer who knows Houston courts and businesses, Joe is ready to protect your rights and push back on victim-blaming.
Compensation After a Houston Premises Liability Case
Medical bills pile up, paychecks can stop, and daily life gets harder after an unsafe property accident. A premises liability claim is meant to help you on the road to normalcy by covering both your financial losses and the emotional toll of your injuries. After an unsafe property accident, you may recover economic damages, which cover monetary losses, and non-economic damages, which include intangible, subjective losses. When conduct is especially reckless, punitive damages are granted to punish and deter. Joe Stephens can explain what your case may be worth, gather proof of your losses, and pursue the full recovery Texas law allows.
How Joe Stephens Handles Your Premises Liability Case
While you focus on healing, let Joe handle the legal work, step by step.
- Fast preservation of evidence
- Liability analysis under Texas premises law
- Direct dealing with insurers
- Timely filing in Harris County or nearby courts
- Negotiation and mediation backed by trial readiness
With no upfront legal fees and 24/7 availability, The Stephens Law Firm is here to fight for you, and when we fight, you win.
What To Do After a Houston Premises Liability Accident
The moments after an unsafe property accident matter. These steps protect your health and your claim:
- Get to a safe place, call 911, and seek medical care
- Report the incident to the manager or property owner in writing and ask for a copy of the accident report
- Take photos or video of the hazard and your injuries
- Get names and contact info for witnesses and any employees who saw what happened
- Contact a Houston personal injury lawyer to start preserving evidence and building your case
Common Injuries In Houston Premises Liability Accidents
Unsafe property accidents can cause serious, lasting harm. Joe Stephens has handled catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases in Houston courts and knows how to prove the full impact on your life.
Typical injuries include:
- Fractures and dislocations
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord damage and herniated discs
- Burns and smoke inhalation
- Deep cuts and lacerations
- Soft tissue injuries like sprains and torn ligaments
Long-term consequences of an accident can include chronic pain and reduced mobility, lost wages and reduced earning capacity, emotional trauma and anxiety, or even permanent disability.
If you or a loved one suffered an injury, contact Joe Stephens, your Houston premises liability attorney, to build a strong case and recover the compensation you deserve.
Contact a Houston Premises Liability Lawyer
If you were injured on unsafe property in Houston, Joe is here to help. You’ll speak directly with a double board-certified trial lawyer who will explain your options, move quickly to preserve evidence, and fight for full compensation.
Get your free case evaluation by filling out our online contact form or calling us at (281) 201-0035.