What to Know About Apartment Accidents in Texas

Apartment accidents can have severe life-altering consequences. If you were injured as a result of a landlord’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. Contact our experienced Texas personal injury attorneys today to discuss your case and your options.

What are the most common causes of apartment accidents in Texas?

Apartment accidents can occur in a number of different ways. Though, the most common cause is a negligent landlord. All landlords are responsible for ensuring that their property is properly maintained and safe for their tenants. If a landlord fails this obligation, and a serious injury occurs as a result, then the landlord may be held liable. Some of the most typical kinds of apartment accidents include the following:

  • Poor lighting: If a landlord fails to keep his or her premises well-lit, tenants can trip and fall over cracked pavement, potholes, or other safety hazards that they would have usually been able to avoid.
  • Damaged flooring: Protruding nails, loose floorboards, and ripped carpeting are all common causes of apartment accidents.
  • Apartment pools: If negligent pool owners ignore their duty to install all necessary boundaries, fences, and take other basic safety measures, people are oftentimes injured as a result. Landlords should regularly have “wet floor” and other hazard warning signs available.
  • Broken smoke or carbon monoxide detectors: Landlords should always ensure that their tenants have working alert systems because if they do not, people can get seriously hurt.
  • Inclimate weather conditions: If you slipped and fell due to a landlord who disregarded his or her obligations to removing snow, ice, and other safety hazards within the legally admissible timeframe, there is a high chance you will be entitled to receive financial compensation for the burdens you have sustained as a result of your injuries.

How long do I have to pursue legal action?

It is important to note that personal injury claims are time-sensitive. The state of Texas has a statute of limitations of two years for all personal injury claims. This means that if you fail to file your apartment accident claim within two years from the date of your injury, you will most likely lose the chance to recover the compensation you deserve.

Do not hesitate to reach out to our skilled Texas personal injury firm today to get started on your case. Our legal team is committed to ensuring that you have punctually met all of your deadlines.

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We understand how challenging various legal matters can be, which is why we have dedicated ourselves to helping clients in Texas through a wide array of legal matters, including personal injury law and criminal defense. If you have sustained a serious injury or are facing criminal charges, contact the Gonzalez Law Group today to learn more about how we can help you through every step of the legal process ahead.