Texas Slip and Fall Attorneys

At DearLegal, we connect you with experienced Texas slip and fall attorneys who understand the Keetch v. Kroger framework, the 51% comparative-fault bar, and the chain-retailer defense playbooks in Houston, Dallas, and Austin. Whether you fell in Houston, Dallas, San Antonio, Austin, or anywhere across Texas, we’ll match you with the right attorney — at no cost to get started.

Under Keetch v. Kroger you must prove the owner had actual or constructive knowledge of the hazard, the condition posed an unreasonable risk, the owner failed to exercise reasonable care, and the failure caused injury. Time-on-floor evidence is typically central.

Texas constructive-notice proof is rigorous — without footage or strong time-on-floor evidence, claims often fail. The 51% bar amplifies comparative-fault risk.

Texas recognizes the open-and-obvious doctrine but with a necessary-use exception (Austin v. Kroger). A duty may still exist where the plaintiff must necessarily encounter the hazard or where the owner created the condition.

Get the incident report, photograph the hazard, identify witnesses, and demand preservation of surveillance immediately. Texas big-box defense is among the most experienced in the country.

Texas sees significant rain, hurricane aftermath, and occasional ice (especially in north/west Texas). Reasonable-care analysis applies — businesses must take steps relative to known conditions.

Yes. The Texas Tort Claims Act (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 101.001) requires notice within 6 months and caps damages at $250K/$500K. Sovereign immunity broadly applies.

Texas slip and fall attorneys typically work on contingency — no upfront cost, paid a percentage of the recovery. Typical fees range from 33% to 40%.

Why Do You Need a Slip and Fall Attorney in Texas?

Texas premises liability is governed by Keetch v. Kroger and CMH Homes v. Daenen — plaintiffs must prove (1) actual or constructive knowledge of the hazard, (2) the condition posed an unreasonable risk, (3) failure to exercise reasonable care, and (4) causation. Texas applies modified comparative fault with a 51% bar (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 33.001). With heavy big-box density across the state, premises cases face highly experienced defense counsel.

When Do You Need a Slip and Fall Attorney in Texas?

Our network includes Texas slip and fall attorneys who handle every kind of case, including:

Types of Slip and Fall Cases in Texas

From the moment you connect with a Texas slip and fall attorney, they go to work protecting your claim. The most common case types we handle:

Not photographing the hazard, location, and time-on-floor indicators immediately

Failing to file an incident report on the property

Accepting the property’s recommended medical provider

Discarding the shoes you were wearing — they are evidence

Gaps in medical treatment that defense uses to dispute injury

Missing the 6-month TTCA notice for government claims

Not photographing the hazard, location, and time-on-floor indicators immediately

Failing to file an incident report on the property

Accepting the property’s recommended medical provider

Discarding the shoes you were wearing — they are evidence

Gaps in medical treatment that defense uses to dispute injury

Missing the 6-month TTCA notice for government claims

Common Texas Slip and Fall Mistakes

Even a small misstep can hurt your case. Here’s what to avoid:

How Much Do Texas Slip and Fall Attorneys Cost?

33%

Typical starting contingency fee — you pay nothing unless your attorney recovers compensation for you.

Texas slip and fall attorneys work on contingency — typically 33% to 40% of the recovery. Texas’s rigorous Keetch notice standard demands experienced counsel. Case costs are typically advanced by the firm.

What Can Your Texas Slip and Fall Compensation Include?

Economic Damages

Medical bills, future care, lost wages, and out-of-pocket costs. No cap in Texas premises cases against private defendants.

Non-Economic Damages

Pain, suffering, and loss of enjoyment. No general cap in Texas premises cases (medical-malpractice caps don’t apply).

Punitive Damages

Available under Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 41.003 by clear and convincing evidence. Capped at the greater of 2x economic + $750K non-economic OR $200K.

Property and Personal Effects

Damaged clothing, eyeglasses, electronics, and other personal property.

Loss of Consortium

A spouse may recover for loss of companionship and household services.

Wrongful Death

Texas wrongful death (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 71.002) allows recovery for pecuniary loss, mental anguish, and loss of companionship.

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DearLegal is a legal referral service, not a law firm. We connect individuals with licensed attorneys who can evaluate their case. Nothing on this page constitutes legal advice. Results vary based on individual circumstances.

Texas Slip and Fall Attorneys

Why Do You Need a Slip and Fall Attorney in Texas?

When Do You Need a Slip and Fall Attorney in Texas?

Types of Slip and Fall Cases in Texas

Common Texas Slip and Fall Mistakes

How Much Do Texas Slip and Fall Attorneys Cost?

What Can Your Texas Slip and Fall Compensation Include?

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