Texas Slip-and-Fall Lawyer
When people are walking through grocery stores or shopping at retail stores, they are looking at the merchandise they could be purchasing, not staring at the ground looking for spills or potential dangers. Unfortunately, businesses are not always as prompt as they should be with cleaning up spills.
If a business does not clean a spill they know exists, they can be held liable for their negligence. Although it can be difficult to prove a store knowingly did nothing when they learned of a spill or unsafe condition, it can be proven.
I am Jonathan Bonilla, Attorney at Law, and I represent clients throughout Austin and Corpus Christi, Texas, who were injured because of the negligent upkeep of another person's property. I have more than 29 years of experience helping clients receive the compensation they need for their injuries.
Understanding and Proving the Cause of the Accident
Under Texas law, you must prove that the store had adequate time to address the spill but did not do anything. For example, if a customer drops a bottle of orange juice and hurries away, and you slip on it right away, the store would not have had adequate time to address the problem.
When I work with clients, my first priority is making sure all the evidence is preserved. Most stores have video cameras, and photographs of the accident may also have been taken. Using the evidence on the footage from the security camera, I am able to get a better estimate of how long the product was on the floor.
Although injuries may seem less serious — such as soft tissue injuries or muscle pain — they can still cause extended pain and discomfort. An experienced Austin premises liability attorney can help ensure you receive the compensation you need for all your injuries. Contact me online, or call 512-441-1111 to schedule your free initial consultation.
Jonathan Bonilla, Attorney at Law
