Their Hazard. Their Responsibility. Our Fight.

When a wet floor, broken pavement, or unmarked spill sends you to the ground, the property owner may try to walk away from it. We make sure they can't.

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What Texas Law Says About Slip and Fall Injuries

In Texas, property owners have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors. When they know about a dangerous condition — or should have known — and fail to fix it or warn people, they can be held liable for the injuries that result. That is the foundation of premises liability law, and it is exactly what a slip and fall claim is built on.

Grocery Stores and Retail Floors

A spill that sat for 20 minutes before you fell is not an accident — it is negligence. Texas courts look at how long a hazard existed and whether staff had enough time to address it.

Parking Lots and Sidewalks

Cracked pavement, poor lighting, and unmarked curbs cause serious falls every day across the DFW area. If the property owner knew the condition existed and did nothing, that is a premises liability claim.

Apartment Complexes and Private Property

Tenants and guests have the right to reasonably safe common areas. Broken stairs, slippery entryways, and unlit walkways are among the most common hazards we see in these cases.

Restaurants and Commercial Spaces

Grease, ice, and wet tile are predictable risks in food service environments. Predictable means preventable — and preventable means actionable when an owner ignores the danger.

Construction Sites and Workplaces

Falls on job sites often involve multiple liable parties — property owners, general contractors, and subcontractors. We identify every responsible party so nothing is left on the table.

Why "It Was Just a Fall" Is Never the Whole Story

Falls cause some of the most serious and expensive injuries in personal injury law. Broken hips, herniated discs, traumatic brain injuries, and torn ligaments do not resolve quickly or cheaply. A single fall can mean surgery, months of physical therapy, and weeks or months away from work.

 

A successful slip and fall claim in Texas can cover medical bills — past and future, lost wages and reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and the cost of ongoing care or rehabilitation. If someone else's negligence put you on the ground, those costs belong to them, not to you.

"They Said It Was My Fault" — Here Is What We Do About That

Blaming the injured person is the first defense most insurance adjusters reach for. They will say you were not watching where you were going. They will say the hazard was obvious. They will say you were careless. We have heard every version of this argument, and we know how to take it apart.

 

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule. You can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault — as long as your share of responsibility is 50% or less. Our job is to build the evidence that shows where the real fault lies: surveillance footage, maintenance logs, incident reports, witness accounts, and expert analysis of the hazard itself. We prove what went wrong and who was responsible for letting it happen.

What You Need to Prove — and How We Prove It

To win a premises liability claim in Texas, four things must be established: the property owner owed you a duty of care, a dangerous condition existed on the property, the owner knew or should have known about it, and that condition directly caused your injuries. Each element requires evidence, and evidence disappears fast after a fall.

 

We move quickly to preserve what matters:

 

  • Surveillance video from the scene, requested before it is overwritten
  • Incident and maintenance records from the property
  • Photographs of the hazard and the surrounding area
  • Medical records connecting your injuries to the fall
  • Witness statements taken while memories are fresh
  • Expert testimony on industry safety standards when needed

No Fee Unless We Win

We handle slip and fall cases on a contingency fee basis. That means no upfront costs, no hourly charges, and nothing owed unless we recover compensation for you. Your free consultation costs nothing. If we take your case, we invest our time and resources in it — and we only get paid when you do.

 

Two offices serve the DFW area: Dallas(Richardson) and Arlington. We also serve clients across Garland, Plano, Irving, Grand Prairie, Mesquite, Frisco, McKinney, and surrounding communities. Bilingual staff are available in Arabic, Vietnamese, Mandarin, and Spanish.

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Slip and Fall Questions — Answered Plainly

  • Can I sue a store if I fell in Texas?
    Yes, if the store knew or should have known about the hazard that caused your fall and failed to fix it or warn you. Texas premises liability law holds property owners responsible for dangerous conditions they control. A free case review will tell you whether your situation qualifies.
  • How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim in Texas?
    Texas gives you two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit. Waiting reduces the evidence available to you — surveillance footage gets deleted, witnesses forget details, and incident reports become harder to obtain. The sooner you contact us, the stronger your case.
  • What if I was partly at fault for my fall?
    Texas uses a modified comparative fault rule. You can still recover compensation as long as you are found to be 50% or less at fault. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault — but it is not eliminated. We work to establish the property owner's responsibility and minimize any fault attributed to you.
  • What does a slip and fall lawyer near me actually do for my case?
    We handle everything: gathering evidence, communicating with the insurance company, documenting your injuries and losses, negotiating a settlement, and taking the case to court if necessary. You focus on recovering. We handle the legal fight.
  • What injuries are covered in a fall injury claim?
    Any injury caused by the fall can be included — broken bones, head injuries, spinal injuries, soft tissue damage, and the medical costs, lost income, and pain associated with them. If the fall caused it, we document it and fight for it.

Talk to a DFW Slip and Fall Lawyer Today

You did not cause this. A property owner failed their responsibility, and you are paying for it. We are ready to review your case, answer your questions, and tell you exactly what your options are — at no cost to you. With 145 Google reviews and two DFW offices, Wincorn & Associates has the experience and the reach to take on property owners and their insurers across Dallas and Tarrant counties.