As the plaintiff, you bear the burden of proving your claim. With the guidance of an experienced Texas slip and fall lawyer, you may be able to succeed.

Strolling down the sidewalk, walking around a cafe, and running errands at a hardware store all sound like mundane, everyday activities. However, each of these ordinary activities runs the risk of turning into a slip and fall accident.

According to CDC reports, millions of Americans each year suffer significant injuries from slips and falls, the majority of which involve the elderly. One severe fall is all it takes to alter someone’s life profoundly. Filing a claim is likely the best way for you to obtain compensation for your suffering.

Elements of a Successful Texas Slip and Fall Injury Claim

You may file a slip and fall injury claim if you are hurt after slipping and falling on someone else’s property. Texas’s premises liability statutes, which hold property owners accountable for specific kinds of injuries experienced by visitors while on their property, apply to slip and fall accidents.

Duty of care is a pertinent aspect of these claims. Duty of care describes a responsibility to maintain the health, safety and well-being of others, such as maintaining premises free of hazards. You may need to demonstrate the following elements to win your slip and fall case:

• Duty of care: Establishing that the defendant owed you a duty of care makes them responsible for whatever injury they caused you.
• Breach of duty: After proving the defendant owed a duty of care, you must demonstrate how, through negligence, that duty was violated.
• Causation: After establishing their negligence, you must show how their negligence contributed directly to your injury.

What Kind of Proof Do I Need for a Slip and Fall Case?

Often, slip and fall injuries are the result of a property owner’s failure to maintain their facilities safely. In order to hold the property owner accountable, you may need to provide proof of negligence. Evidence that could be considered valuable in slip and fall cases includes the following:

• Eyewitness testimony: Eyewitnesses to your slip and fall may be able to offer crucial information supporting your case.
• An incident report: Writing a report after an accident or injury is a policy required by many companies. If someone asked you to fill out an incident report with details about the accident, you may be able to obtain a copy of this report.
• Security cameras: Many homes and businesses have some form of surveillance equipment, which may have recorded the incident. You may be able to use a copy of the video footage to support your case.
• Photos: Pictures of the accident scene can help others understand how your accident occurred and help demonstrate that the owner failed to maintain the area. Photos of your injuries could also give an idea of the extent of your injuries.
• Medical records: Doctors’ visits create a physical record of your injuries. Invoices and copies of your medical reports track the medical costs you have incurred as a result of your accident and demonstrate the extent of your injuries.
• Receipts and timesheets: Evidence of what you’ve spent on travel costs, medical treatment, and other losses can help confirm the amount of compensation you deserve. Timesheets may also be able to prove how often you had to miss work and your lost wages.

Work With an Experienced Texas Lawyer to Prove Your Slip and Fall Injury Claim

In a slip and fall case, plaintiffs must provide evidence that the defendant caused their injuries.  Hiring an experienced attorney will ensure that you gather the necessary evidence to support your claim and provide the best chance of success.

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At Hilliard Law, our personal injury lawyers have been helping victims of personal injury since 1985. We know how to fight for you. Call us at 1-800-334-3298 or fill out our contact form for a free consultation. If we take your case, we will work on a Contingent Fee basis, which means you don’t pay us unless we win.

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