If you were injured on someone else’s property in Fort Worth, you may be entitled to compensation. A Fort Worth premises liability lawyer from Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn can evaluate your case and help hold the negligent party accountable. Our legal team has decades of experience handling complex injury claims—and we fight to win. Whether your case involves a slip-and-fall, negligent security, or a dangerous public space, we’re ready to help you pursue justice and recover the compensation you deserve.
A premises liability claim arises when someone is injured due to unsafe or hazardous conditions on another person’s property.
In Texas, these claims fall under the broader category of personal injury law. The injured person (plaintiff) must prove that the property owner or occupier failed to maintain reasonably safe conditions and that this negligence led directly to their injuries.
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Under the Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code §33, liability is determined based on the percentage of responsibility of each party involved. This includes the actions of the injured person, the property owner, and any third parties who may have contributed to the harm.
Property owners in Fort Worth—whether residential, commercial, or governmental—owe varying duties of care depending on the legal status of the visitor (invitee, licensee, or trespasser). Proving that the owner failed in that duty is the cornerstone of a successful premises liability case.
Premises liability claims arise from accidents on public and private property, including residences, businesses or other commercial property. Some of the most common situations that give rise to legal claims include:
Slip and fall accidents can result in serious, and sometimes fatal injuries. In many cases, these accidents could have been prevented if the property owner had removed a hazard or providing a proper warning to visitors.
Each day, nearly a dozen people die in drowning accidents, according to the Centers for Disease Control. Whatever the reason, families of drowning victims should seek legal counsel to determine what their legal options may be. Parents of children who drowned in a pool may have legal options, even if their child was trespassing at the time. Property owners have a legal obligation to take steps to keep children away from swimming pools, such as with fences.
Each year more than 4.5 million people suffer from dog bites, according to the Centers for Disease Control. If the attack was unprovoked and you were not trespassing, you may have a claim against the owner. Our attorneys can investigate if the dog was considered dangerous, as this is a critical aspect of a dog bite case in Texas.
Assaults often happen because property owners failed to take steps to ensure security, such as by hiring security guards, ensuring proper lighting, installing cameras and other interventions. If you were assaulted on another’s property, pressing charges will not provide compensation. That is why you should strongly consider discussing a premises liability claim with an attorney.
Premises liability claims could also arise from injuries to those passing by or through a construction site, or injuries caused by fires or toxic chemical exposure. If you think negligence may have been involved, it is free to discuss the situation with an attorney from Anderson, Cummings & Drawhorn.
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Property owners, lessees, managers, and, in some cases, government entities can be held liable for unsafe premises.
Responsibility depends on who controlled the property and failed to fix or warn about the danger. In Texas, even someone leasing property—like a store manager or tenant—could be held accountable if they had control over the hazardous condition.
Liable parties can include:
Texas law also requires property owners to carry liability coverage to cover damages and medical bills if someone is injured on their property.
Generally, a property owner may hold liability for an injury if it was caused by a failure to take reasonable steps to keep the property safe. The definition of reasonable steps depends on the legal status of the victim at the time of the injury.
This is someone who has the property owner’s express or implied permission to be on the property for the benefit of both parties. Customers at a retail store are usually considered invitees.
Property owners are legally obligated to uphold a duty of care to resolve unreasonably hazardous issues they are aware of or provide adequate warning to invitees about the issues. This means property owners are required to perform routine inspections to check for unreasonably harmful dangers.
An example of an unreasonably harmful circumstance would be a broken step on a staircase. If an invitee falls due because of it and suffers an injury, the property owner could be liable for the damages. Poor lighting that allows criminals to assault or rob customers in the parking lot could also be an unreasonable danger.
These are individuals who have the owner’s permission to be on the property for the benefit of someone besides the owner. Salespersons and social guests are some common examples of licensees.
Although the property owner owes a legal duty of care to licensees, he or she is not responsible for checking the premises for hazardous conditions. Instead, the property owner simply needs to warn licensees about hazards they would not be expected to notice.
These are people who do not have permission from the owner to be on the property. Those who walk onto private property, such as criminals, passersby or customers who were asked to leave a store.
The only duty of care that is owed to trespassers is to refrain from purposely trying to injure them through wanton or gross negligence. However, the property owner must still provide adequate warnings about an unreasonably dangerous situation on the premises.
If the trespasser is a child, the property owner could be liable for damages if it is proven that the child had easy access to a dangerous artificial condition on the premises.
No matter the duty of reasonable care owed to a visitor, the victim must prove a link between the breached duty and the injury. That means you need to prove the injury would not have occurred if the duty of care was upheld.
Building a strong case can be very complicated, which is why victims should consider seeking representation from an experienced attorney with in-depth knowledge of the law.
Act quickly to protect your rights after an injury on unsafe property.
Here’s what to do:
The sooner you act, the better the chances of preserving evidence that supports your case.
You may be entitled to a range of damages, both economic and non-economic.
Our attorneys work hard to recover:
In severe or gross negligence cases, punitive damages may also be awarded. We help calculate and document every aspect of your loss so nothing is left out of your claim.
You typically have two years from the date of your injury to file a premises liability claim in Texas.
If you miss this deadline, your case may be permanently barred, regardless of how strong the evidence is. There are limited exceptions—such as in cases involving minors or certain government entities, which may require notice within 180 days.
An attorney can investigate, build a strong case, and fight for your full compensation.
We take on the heavy lifting so you can focus on healing. Our legal team will:
When you hire us, you’re not just getting a lawyer—you’re gaining a team that’s ready to fight for what’s fair.
At Anderson & Cummings, we work on a contingency basis, which means you pay us nothing if you do not receive financial compensation.
Our attorneys understand that these situations can be frustrating and stressful. We do not want you to have to manage the legal process on your own. We want you to be able to take the time to rest and recover from your injuries.
If your claim is valid, our attorneys have the resources to thoroughly investigate and create a legal strategy that best suits your specific needs. We are committed to providing our clients with straightforward, honest legal advice.
Our office is located in Fort Worth at 4200 W Vickery Blvd, which is just down the road from the Tarrant County Courthouse.
As a Fort Worth native and a double-Board Certified trial lawyer, John Cummings is dedicated to fighting for the rights of the injured. With a track record that includes record-setting verdicts and multi-million dollar settlements, he is an aggressive advocate who isn’t afraid to take on tough cases.
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A premises liability case involves an injury caused by unsafe or defective conditions on someone else’s property. This includes wet floors, broken stairs, poor lighting, lack of security, and more. The key factor is that the property owner knew—or should have known—about the hazard and failed to address it.
If your injury was caused by a dangerous condition that the property owner failed to fix or warn you about, you may have a valid claim. The specifics depend on your legal status on the property (invitee, licensee, or trespasser) and the degree of negligence involved.
Seek medical attention, report the incident, document everything, and contact a lawyer. These steps will help preserve evidence and protect your right to recover damages.
In most cases, you have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim. However, if the property is owned by a government entity, notice must be given within a much shorter timeframe—often 180 days or less.
Yes, under Texas’s modified comparative fault rule, you can still recover compensation if you were less than 51% at fault. Your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you’re 20% responsible, your recovery will be reduced by 20%.
The value depends on the severity of your injuries, your medical expenses, lost income, and the degree of negligence involved. Every case is different. Our team reviews each claim individually and fights for the full amount you deserve.
We work on a contingency fee basis—there are no upfront costs. You only pay if we win your case. That means we’re just as invested in your success as you are.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. This page was approved by attorney Seth Anderson, whose team has more than 50 years of combined legal experience in helping victims of personal injury seek justice.
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