Austin Premises Liability Attorney
All property owners have certain duties towards anyone who may enter their property, even trespassers. The legal term for this responsibility is premises liability, because people can be held liable for injuries suffered on their property.
According to the law, if you have been injured by a property owner’s negligence, you may be able to win compensation for related expenses. Austin premises liability lawyer Vic Feazell, P.C., can explain your rights and options to you. Contact our Law Offices at 877-948-4842.
Negligence and Injuries
A property owner who fails to take proper care of his or her guests can cause:
An experienced Austin premises liability lawyer will be able to help you understand the damages you are eligible for, and can help you reach a fair settlement.
Visitors and Obligations
Under Texas law, property owners have different obligations to different kinds of visitors on their property, including:
- Invitee: This is a person who enters a business that is open to the public. For example, a customer in a store or a guest to an amusement park would be an invitee. Business owners have a duty to make sure their premises are reasonably safe for everyone.
- Licensee: This is an invited guest to a person’s home. People have a duty to warn licensees about any hazards known to them. A person who does not know about a certain hazard may not be liable for injuries it causes.
- Trespasser: This is a visitor with no explicit or implied invitation. People have a duty not to willfully harm trespassers, except in self-defense.
Contact Us
If you have suffered an injury because of a homeowner or business’ negligence, contact Austin premises liability lawyer Vic Feazell, P.C, by calling our Law Offices at 877-948-4842.