Property owners in Dallas have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. When they fail — broken stairs, wet floors, poor lighting, inadequate security — and you get hurt, you deserve full compensation. Attorney Karan Joshi at Orange Law is a Board-Certified Personal Injury Trial Lawyer who fights for maximum compensation for premises liability victims across Dallas. Bilingual English and Spanish. Free case review.
Whether your injury occurred at a grocery store in Dallas, an apartment complex in Oak Cliff, a parking garage in Uptown, or any commercial or residential property — Orange Law has the experience and expert network to pursue the full compensation you deserve. If you also have immigration concerns following your injury, our combined immigration and personal injury practice protects you on every front.
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Llámenos — (713) 885-9787Premises liability is a legal doctrine that holds property owners, occupiers, and managers responsible for injuries caused by unsafe conditions on their property. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 75.002, property owners must maintain reasonably safe conditions for lawful visitors. When they fail — and someone gets hurt — they can be held financially responsible.
The level of protection you receive under Texas law depends on your classification as a visitor. Understanding this classification is critical to your case, because it determines the duty of care the property owner owed you.
Customers, business visitors, and anyone on the property for the owner's benefit. Property owners must inspect for hazards, fix dangerous conditions, and warn of risks that cannot be immediately repaired. This is the highest duty of care under Texas law.
Social guests and others who enter with permission but for their own purposes. Property owners must warn licensees of known dangerous conditions that are not obvious, but are not required to actively inspect for unknown hazards.
People who enter without permission. Property owners generally owe no duty of care to trespassers, except that they cannot willfully, wantonly, or through gross negligence cause harm. Children may receive additional protection under the attractive nuisance doctrine.
Emergency room visits annually from slip, trip, and fall injuries in the United States — with grocery stores, retail locations, and apartment complexes ranking among the most common locations (National Safety Council)
Fatal falls occur each year in the United States, making falls the third leading cause of accidental death. Older adults face the highest risk, but premises liability injuries affect people of all ages (CDC)
Total annual cost of fall injuries in the United States, including medical expenses, lost wages, and reduced quality of life. Property owners who fail to maintain safe premises contribute to this preventable burden
Premises liability covers any injury caused by a dangerous condition on someone else's property. Here are the most common types of cases Orange Law handles across Dallas.
Wet floors, uneven surfaces, broken stairs, torn carpeting, and poor lighting in grocery stores, restaurants, retail locations, and office buildings. The most common type of premises liability claim in Dallas.
Assaults, robberies, and injuries caused by criminal activity on properties with broken locks, missing cameras, poor lighting, or no security personnel — especially in apartments, hotels, and parking garages.
Injuries from a property owner's dog or other animal. Texas law holds owners liable when they know the animal has dangerous tendencies or when they fail to restrain the animal on their premises.
Drowning, near-drowning, and slip injuries at pools with missing fencing, inadequate supervision, or broken drain covers. Texas attractive nuisance doctrine holds owners responsible for securing pools that may attract children.
Injuries from malfunctioning elevators and escalators due to poor maintenance, including sudden stops, door malfunctions, falls between floors, and escalator entrapment injuries.
Improperly stacked products, loose shelving, and unsecured merchandise that fall and strike customers. Common in retail stores, warehouses, and big-box locations across Dallas.
Injuries on city, county, or state property. Texas Tort Claims Act requires written notice within six months — much shorter than the standard two-year deadline. Special rules apply to government defendants.
Injuries to bystanders or visitors caused by unsecured construction zones, falling debris, exposed wiring, and unstable structures near public walkways or adjacent properties.
Property owners and their insurance companies have experienced defense teams working to minimize your claim. The attorney you choose determines whether you receive full compensation or a lowball offer. Here is what makes Attorney Karan Joshi genuinely different.
Call Now — Free ReviewFewer than 3% of Texas attorneys hold Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law. This credential signals to property owners and insurers that we are prepared to take your case to trial if necessary.
We handle every type of premises liability case — slip and falls, inadequate security, dog bites, swimming pool accidents, elevator/escalator injuries, government property claims, and more.
Attorney Karan Joshi is bilingual in English and Spanish. The attorney handling your case communicates directly with you in the language you are most comfortable with.
Dallas's large immigrant community includes many premises liability victims who fear pursuing claims. As both a personal injury and immigration attorney, Karan Joshi handles both simultaneously.
Large firms process hundreds of cases through junior associates. At Orange Law, Attorney Joshi personally manages your case — accessible by direct contact throughout the entire process.
We advance all costs — investigation, expert witnesses, medical records, litigation expenses — and charge no attorney fee whatsoever unless we recover compensation for you.
Dallas's diverse property landscape, local ordinances, and court system create specific factors that affect premises liability cases — factors that an attorney experienced in Dallas County litigation understands and incorporates into your case strategy.
Premises liability cases in Dallas County are heard in the Dallas County civil courts. Local procedures, judge assignments, and jury tendencies can significantly impact case strategy and settlement negotiations. Attorney Joshi regularly appears in Dallas County courts.
Whether your injury occurred at a shopping center in Uptown, an apartment complex in Oak Cliff, a restaurant in Deep Ellum, or a retail store in NorthPark, each Dallas location presents unique premises liability hazards and local safety regulations.
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule under Civil Practice & Remedies Code § 33.001. You can recover damages if you were partly at fault — but your recovery is reduced by your fault percentage. If you are found 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing.
If your injury occurred on City of Dallas, Dallas County, or state government property, the Texas Tort Claims Act requires written notice within six months — not the standard two-year SOL. Missing this deadline permanently bars your claim.
Establishes the duty of care property owners owe to invitees — the highest standard. Owners must exercise ordinary care to inspect, maintain, and warn of unreasonable risks.
Sets the two-year statute of limitations for personal injury claims. You must file within two years of the date of injury or lose your right to pursue compensation.
Modified comparative negligence rule. Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are 51% or more at fault, you recover nothing.
Allows lawsuits against government entities for negligent conditions on public property. Requires written notice within six months. Damages may be capped.
Property owners must secure dangerous conditions that may attract children who cannot appreciate the risks — including swimming pools, construction sites, and abandoned structures.
Premises liability cases require immediate action. Hazards get repaired, surveillance footage gets overwritten, and witnesses forget details. Here is exactly how Attorney Joshi protects your claim from the first call.
Call or submit the form. Attorney Joshi personally reviews your situation within 1 hour and gives you an honest initial assessment. In English or Spanish.
We send preservation demands to the property owner — surveillance footage, maintenance logs, inspection records, incident reports. In premises liability cases, early evidence is often the difference between winning and losing.
We investigate the property — documenting the hazard, photographing the scene, obtaining surveillance angles, and interviewing witnesses who saw the dangerous condition or your fall.
We analyze the property owner's knowledge of the hazard, their inspection protocols, and whether their maintenance procedures were followed. Texas requires proof that the owner knew or should have known about the dangerous condition.
Armed with comprehensive evidence, we submit a demand to the property owner's insurance carrier. Our Board-Certified trial attorney status gives us real leverage in negotiations.
Most premises liability cases settle before trial. When they do not, Attorney Joshi is fully prepared for Dallas County courts. Your case is built for both outcomes from day one.
The questions premises liability victims in Dallas ask most before their first consultation with Attorney Karan Joshi.
Premises liability cases require immediate action — evidence disappears, hazards get repaired, and early insurer contact without an attorney can damage your claim. The consultation is free, completely confidential, and there is no obligation. Attorney Karan Joshi will personally evaluate your case in English or Spanish.
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