Slip-and-fall accidents can happen at work, in stores, and at school.
Can I Sue for a Slip and Fall Injury During Rainy Weather in Texas?
Texas has seen a lot of rainy weather already as the fall season draws near.
While rain is much-needed, it can create hazards — slick surfaces on stairs and business floors, and more, which can cause serious slip-and-fall accidents.
Many people wonder if a business can be held responsible for a slip-and-fall accident when it’s raining. After all, businesses cannot control the weather. However, just because businesses can’t control the weather doesn’t mean that their responsibility to keep their customers safe is void.
You may be able to sue for a slip and fall accident during rainy weather in Texas.
When Can I Sue for a Slip and Fall Injury in the Rain?
Businesses in Texas are legally required to keep their grounds reasonably free from hazards for their invited customers. When businesses fail to do this, they are considered negligent.
In order to collect damages for an injury in Texas, you must prove that another party’s negligence directly caused your accident.
How Can a Business Be Negligent During Rainy Weather?
In order for a business to be considered negligent, it needs to have known about (or should have known about) the existence of a hazardous condition on its premises and failed to address it.
For example:
- Failing to Keep Floors Dry: Businesses should address water pooling inside and slick surfaces.
- Failure to Place Wet Floor Signs: If the floors are wet, businesses should place wet floor signs down to warn customers of the potential hazard.
- Failure to Take Precautions: Such as placing mats down where water may be tracked in at entry points.
Businesses that fail to take precautions and put their customers in danger as a result may be considered negligent. Any resulting injury may warrant a personal injury claim.
Common Injuries from Slip and Fall Accidents
A simple slip-and-fall accident can result in serious injuries that can impact victims for months or years after the accident.
Common slip and fall injuries include:
- Spinal Cord Injuries — Including sprains, bruising, strains, and fractured discs. Extreme cases can include temporary or permanent paralysis.
- Head Injuries — Including concussions and traumatic brain injuries (TBI), which can result in permanent disability.
- Broken Bones — Commonly including fractured wrists, broken legs, rib cage fractures, and elbow damage.
- Knee Injuries — Including dislocation, torn ligaments, and fracturing.
If you were hurt in a slip-and-fall accident but you’re not sure if you have a case, don’t worry. You can find out from a Carabin Shaw attorney for free, and get expert legal advice on how to proceed with no obligation to hire the firm — Carabin Shaw puts their clients first.
Injured in a Slip-and-Fall Accident in San Antonio? Call Shaw.
You may be entitled to compensation for slip-and-fall injuries in Texas, including things like:
- Ambulance Costs,
- ER Treatment,
- Pain and Suffering,
- Medical Bills,
- Ongoing Medical Care,
- Disability,
- TBI,
- Spinal Cord Injuries,
- Loss of Earning Capacity,
- And More.
We’ll help you find out if you have a case for free.
Call Shaw at 800-862-1260 to schedule a free consultation with one of our personal injury attorneys. No fees, no obligations, just expert legal advice. We look forward to serving you.
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