Dallas Premises Liability Attorneys: Injuries on Unsafe Property
If a store, apartment complex, or parking garage in Dallas fails to keep people safe and you're hurt as a result, a Dallas premises liability lawyer at McMahon Dean can help. From slippery floors in Lake Highlands to poor lighting around Victory Park, we hold property owners and managers accountable so you can focus on healing.
What Is Premises Liability?
Premises liability covers injuries caused by unsafe property conditions-spills that aren't cleaned, loose handrails, broken stairs, or inadequate security leading to assaults. Owners and occupiers must use reasonable care to fix hazards or warn visitors. If negligence at a business in Oak Cliff, Deep Ellum, or Far North Dallas caused your injuries, you may be entitled to compensation.
Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle
Slip and Fall Accidents
Grocery stores, retail aisles, restaurants, and malls have a duty to address hazards like spills and debris.
Negligent Security
Assaults in apartment complexes, hotels, or parking lots often stem from broken gates, poor lighting, or ignored crime patterns.
Dog Bites & Animal Attacks
Serious lacerations, infections, and scarring can follow an attack; we pursue claims against owners and insurers.
Proving a Property Owner's Negligence
To win a Texas premises case, we show the owner or occupier knew (or should have known) about a dangerous condition, that it posed an unreasonable risk, they failed to use reasonable care to fix or warn, and that failure caused your injury. The most contested issue is often proving knowledge-McMahon Dean moves quickly to secure incident reports, maintenance logs, and video before it's gone.
Injuries and Compensation
Falls and assaults can cause fractures, concussions, spinal injuries, PTSD, and more. We pursue compensation for medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and, when appropriate, wrongful death damages. If a fall caused a head injury, we can coordinate care and evidence with specialists.
Why Hire McMahon Dean for a Premises Liability Case
- Rapid Evidence Preservation - We demand surveillance footage and witness statements before they disappear.
- Insurance Pushback, Managed - Stores and landlords have defense teams; we know their playbook.
- Client-First Service
- Clear updates, direct access to your attorney, and a plan tailored to your injuries.
FAQs: Premises Liability
I didn't report my fall right away-can I still file a claim?
Yes. We can gather proof of your presence (receipts, camera footage, witnesses) and document the hazard.
What if I was partially not watching where I was going?
Texas comparative negligence may reduce recovery if you share some fault, but you can still recover if you're under 51% at fault.
The owner says they didn't know about the hazard-can I still win?
Possibly. If the danger existed long enough, they should have known. We work to prove notice with records and testimony.
How long do I have to file?
Most Texas premises claims must be filed within two years of injury-don't wait to get started.
What if it happened at a friend's house?
Claims typically go through homeowners insurance; the goal is coverage for your medical bills, not conflict.
Take the Next Step
If a dangerous property condition in Dallas, Plano, Mesquite, or Arlington caused your injuries, contact McMahon Dean for a free consultation. We'll explain your options and move fast to protect your claim-no fee unless we win.
