Posted on February 26, 2010 by Bryan Fears

Texas woman sues Wal-Mart after falling over packaging material left on floor

A premises liability lawsuit has been filed by a Texas woman who tripped over packaging material while shopping at the Beaumont Wal-Mart.

The plaintiff is Susan Henderson, who claims in her Texas premises liability lawsuit that she was shopping in the Wal-Mart on Christmas Eve of 2007. According to allegations made in the lawsuit, Henderson tripped and fell over packaging material left on the floor by a store employee.

Henderson states that the fall caused her permanent and severe injuries.

In her premises liability lawsuit, Henderson claims that Wal-Mart should have known that the material on the floor presented a dangerous condition.

Henderson alleges that Wal-Mart was negligent on several counts, including failure to properly train and supervise employees, failure to provide proper warning of the dangerous condition and failure to hire competent employees.

Damages sought by the plaintiff in her lawsuit include pain and suffering, physical impairment and medical expenses.

To read more about this Texas premises liability lawsuit, click here for the full article from the Southeast Texas Record.

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Posted on January 31, 2010 by Bryan Fears

Tips for preventing slip and fall accidents in snow and ice

Winter weather conditions such as snow, sleet, ice and freezing rain all pose the risk of slip and fall accidents. Particularly in Texas, where pedestrians are less accustomed to traveling in snow and ice, we must take extra care when walking in winter weather conditions.

You can help prevent slip and fall accidents caused by snow and ice by following these safety tips:

  • Remove the snow from the bottom of your shoes before entering a building.
  • Slow down and take smaller steps.
  • Be aware of the surface conditions where you’re walking and walk around, ran than through, patches of snow and ice when possible.
  • Focus your attention on walking.
  • Wear shoes with rubber soles that have good traction.
  • Give yourself extra time to get where you’re going so you can walk more slowly.
  • Avoid the temptation to walk with your hands in your pockets. You need your arms to restore your balance if you slip.
  • Use handrails whenever possible.

Snow and ice are two of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents. Snowy and icy conditions can cause slick surfaces on sidewalks, stairs and parking lots that can pose a serious hazard to pedestrians. Ice and snow can also hide underlying defects in surfaces, such as cracks and potholes, that can lead to slip and fall accidents.

Slip and fall accidents account for 20,000 deaths and 300,000 serious injuries each year, so it’s wise to exercise caution whenever you’re out walking, but particularly when ice and snow are present.

If you or someone you love was injured in a slip and fall accident caused by an icy sidewalk, contact a Texas personal injury attorney to learn about your legal options.

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Posted on November 12, 2009 by Bryan Fears

Mexican restaurant is sued after trip-and-fall accident

A Texas woman is suing a Mexican restaurant after tripping and falling while on their premises

Renovations were being performed at Bravos Mexican Restaurant in December of 2008. Sandra Hamm was a patron at Bravo’s Mexican restaurant when, according to the lawsuit, her foot got caught in a seam of the unfinished floor.

Hamm then lost her balance and fell, suffering what the lawsuit describes as “serious and permanent bodily injuries.”

The lawsuit names both the restaurant and the company performing the remodeling work, Engineered Contractors, as defendants.

Hamm’s personal injury lawsuit claims that Engineered Contractors was negligent in the way that they performed their work and in failing to give an adequate warning to those walking in the area where the incident occurred.

In this premises liability lawsuit, Hamm is seeking $50,000 in damages.

Click here to read more on this Texas personal injury premises liability lawsuit.

If you were injured on someone else’s property and believe you may have a personal injury lawsuit, contact Fears | Nachawati today. To speak with one of our Texas personal injury lawyers, simply email us at info@fnlawfirm.com or call our toll-free number at 1.866.705.7584.

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