Can a Store Be Liable for Failing to Control Traffic Speed in Its Parking Lot?
A speeding driver may be primarily responsible for a Texas parking lot accident, but a store or property owner could also be liable if a dangerous condition within its control contributed to the injury. A claim against the store requires more than showing that a driver was speeding or that the...
Does a “Swim at Your Own Risk” Sign Prevent You From Suing After a Pool Injury?
No. A “Swim at Your Own Risk” sign does not automatically prevent you from suing after a pool injury in Texas. Its effect depends on the danger that caused your injury, whether the warning adequately addressed that danger, and the property owner’s or pool operator’s legal duties.
If you...
Turning a Denied Premises Liability Claim Into a $395,000 Settlement
Our firm just settled a premises liability case that had been turned down by two other law firms. In Texas, premises liability is one of the toughest areas of personal injury law. The law generally favors property owners and proving liability is difficult. Premises liability cases are often dismissed by the courts. We are happy to announce...
Steps to Take After a Slip & Fall Accident in Kingwood
We’ve all seen the funny movies where someone slips on a banana peel and falls down. It’s textbook slapstick humor. Slip and fall accidents in real life however, are not funny at all and can happen when you least expect them—whether you're at a grocery store on Northpark Drive, walking through a...
Injured on Someone’s Property in Kingwood? Know Your Rights
Accidents happen, but when they occur on someone else’s property, the consequences can be serious. Whether it’s a slip-and-fall, a dog bite, or an accident caused by unsafe conditions, you may have legal rights to compensation for your injuries. Property owners in Kingwood are responsible for maintaining their premises and...
Black Friday Injuries: Can a Retailer Be Responsible?
Black Friday started as a chance for retailers to begin the Christmas sales season right after the Thanksgiving holiday. With most workers off on the Friday following Thanksgiving, allowing them to recover from their feast, retailers saw an opportunity to capture market share by holding blowout sales. Black Friday has gotten so...
Hernandez Sunosky, LLP Settles Two Premises Liability Cases
In almost every premises liability case that Hernandez Sunosky, LLP handles, the insurance company blames the injury victim and refuses to take responsibility. They often argue our client was responsible and knew or should have known of the dangerous condition that caused...
Navigating a Slip And Fall Accident Claim In Texas
“Slip and Fall” and “trip and fall” are common terms given to an event when a person slips or trips and falls on someone else's property. Simply put: if you slip or trip and fall while on someone else's property, you may...