Property owners must maintain their premises in a safe condition. However, under Texas law, a property owner is responsible only if they were aware of the hazardous condition and failed to remedy it in a timely fashion. As an example, if a business’ carpet is torn, revealing gaping holes, the owner must either repair it or remove it to avoid posing a trip threat to visitors.
While a property owner is responsible for the condition of their premises, not every owner is responsible for a slip and fall. If the hazardous condition was obvious to any reasonable person, you may not have a claim. For instance, if the area was cordoned off due to spillage but you walked on it anyway, the property owner can argue that they are not responsible for the outcome.
The defendant will probably argue that you are at least partly at fault for your accident. That is where the right attorney can help. A San Antonio slip and fall lawyer can marshal the facts and build a strong argument in your favor to prove the fault of the other party.