Dallas Premises Liability Attorneys
Filing Nationwide Lawsuits for Slip & Fall Accidents and More
Property owners or occupiers (such as a lessee in an office space) typically have a duty to keep their premises in a safe condition. Lawsuits claiming injuries as a result of some unsafe condition are dependent on determining what duty, if any, the property owner or occupier owed the injured individual. For example, a different legal duty may be owed to someone shopping at a grocery store than to someone playing on a swing set at a city park.
At Lyons & Simmons, LLP, we understand that an immediate assessment of the legal relationship of the parties may determine how—if at all—a lawsuit may proceed. Our Dallas premises liability attorneys are familiar with how the application of lesser-known statutes and case law can provide a game-changing position for their clients, such as the intricacies of a “Recreational Use” statute or when an independent contractor’s actions can create landowner liability.
Consult our legal team about a potential premises liability claim. Contact us online or call (844) 297-8898 today!
Justice Served:
Record Verdicts Achieved
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For their successful pursuit of justice in the face of adversity, Lyons & Simmons attorneys Michael Lyons, Chris Simmons, Chris Carr, and Stephen Higdon have been awarded the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association’s prestigious 2021 John Howie Award. The honor is based on the trial team’s work representing an Alabama mother who lost three children in a tragic West Texas highway accident.
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In a case that drew national attention, Lyons & Simmons attorneys Michael Lyons, Chris Simmons, Chris Carr, P. Wes Black, and Michael Wozniak won a record-setting $109.5 million verdict against CPS Energy after proving the company’s failure to maintain its gas system led to a devastating explosion and fire. The result not only delivered justice for the victims — it set a new standard for accountability in the utility industry.
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The firm secured a landmark jury verdict for a client whose life was permanently changed after systemic hospital failures caused a nearly five-hour delay in emergency surgery, resulting in catastrophic paralysis. The case brought to light serious breaches of hospital policy and was recognized by Courtroom View Network as one of the nation’s top verdicts of 2022.
Which Accidents are Included in Premises Liability?
Since premises liability is a broad category of personal injury law, it encompasses various different types of accidents, such as slip and falls, dog bites, gym injuries, negligent security, staircase falls, and swimming pool accidents.
Simply getting injured on someone else’s property does not mean you have a premises liability claim on your hands. The following elements must first be met:
- The property or landowner knew of a dangerous or harmful property condition.
- The condition posed an unreasonable level of danger to others.
- The property or landowner failed to properly warn visitors of the dangerous condition.
- The property or landowner did not reasonably reduce or eliminate the dangerous condition.
- The injuries sustained by the other person were directly caused by the property or landowner’s negligence.
Typically, any person injured on another person’s property can file a premises liability claim if they suspect negligence played a role. However, there is an exception when the person was trespassing at the time. Even then, trespassers may have the right to compensation if the property owner willfully acted to harm them. When it comes to children, there is the attractive nuisance doctrine—in which a landowner may be held liable if a child trespassing is injured on their property, only if the injury is caused by a hazardous condition or object that is likely to attract a child.
Discuss your case with a premises liability lawyer in Dallas, TX. Contact Lyons & Simmons, LLP today!
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“I would highly recommend them to anybody and everybody.”- Pauline S.
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“In a time that was filled with pain, uncertainty and fear, the Lyons & Simmons team made it clear that our only job was to focus on healing while they dealt with everything else. We would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone facing a devastating injury and/or loss.”- Cathy W.
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“What really makes Lyons and Simmons unique is their commitment to securing the best possible outcome for their clients. They advocating for the compensation and support I deserved.”- Adam H.
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$860 Million Wrongful Death: Crane Collapse
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$109.5 Million Gas Explosion: Burn Injuries
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$70 Million Wrongful Death: Negligent Security / Operations
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$60 Million Wrongful Death: Worksite Explosion
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$58 Million Wrongful Death: Worksite Fatality / Explosion
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$37.5 Million Wrongful Death: Trucking Crash
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Client-Focused Attention
As a boutique law firm, you receive personalized attention from attorneys with the resources you would expect from a large law firm. Our mission is to provide representation on par with, if not better than, that of any corporation and give you the best chance to win in the civil justice system.
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Our highly skilled trial lawyers are fearless about going to battle for our clients. When the opposition pushes back, we push back harder. We are determined to end your case with the best possible result.
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A National Reputation
Our firm has successfully tried life-altering wrongful death and personal injury cases throughout Texas and nationwide. We have earned a reputation for taking on—and winning—complex, high-exposure cases.
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No two cases are exactly alike. We provide each of our clients with customized legal strategies and litigation solutions tailored to their unique needs.
