Slip & Fall Lawyer in Fort Worth

Serving Fort Worth Slip & Fall Victims in English & Spanish Since 1997

After a slip and fall on someone else’s property, the clock starts immediately. Medical bills accumulate, the property owner’s insurer begins building its defense, and evidence at the scene can disappear within days. Cañas & Flores has represented Fort Worth residents in personal injury matters since 1997, and our fully bilingual staff means Spanish-speaking clients can communicate with us, their adjusters, and other parties in the language they’re most comfortable with. We handle slip and fall cases on a contingency fee basis, so you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.

We offer free consultations. If you’ve been injured in a fall on someone else’s property, getting legal advice early costs you nothing and can protect a great deal.

Why Fort Worth Residents Choose Cañas & Flores

Attorneys Armando Flores and Kerry Yanez lead our firm, and both are trial-tested advocates who have spent decades protecting the rights of injured clients. With over 50 years of combined attorney experience and a 100% bilingual staff, we’re built to serve the full range of Fort Worth’s communities. We don’t hand cases off to junior staff. From intake through resolution, you work directly with people who know your case.

Practical details matter when you’re managing an injury. Our office is accessible by public transportation and offers ample parking. We respond promptly to inquiries and can schedule after-hours meetings when your situation requires it.

Texas Premises Liability Law & Your Slip & Fall Claim

Slip and fall claims in Texas fall under premises liability law, which holds property owners responsible when they fail to maintain reasonably safe conditions for lawful visitors. Not every fall creates legal liability. What matters is whether the owner knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to address it.

Visitor Categories Under Texas Law

Texas law sorts visitors into three categories. Invitees, which include customers at grocery stores, retail locations, and restaurants, are owed the highest duty of care: property owners must conduct reasonable inspections and either fix hazards or post adequate warnings. Licensees, such as social guests, are owed a warning about known dangers. Trespassers receive only limited protection. Most people injured in commercial settings qualify as invitees.

Actual vs. Constructive Knowledge

To establish liability, you must show the owner had actual knowledge of the hazard (an employee who saw a spill and did nothing, for example) or constructive knowledge, meaning the hazard existed long enough that a reasonable inspection should have caught it. This is where many claims are disputed. Building the evidence to meet that standard is central to what we do.

Common Slip & Fall Hazards in Fort Worth

Wet or freshly mopped floors without warning signs, spilled liquids, loose floor mats, uneven pavement, broken stairs, poor lighting, and debris left in walkways are among the most frequent causes of serious falls. Grocery stores, restaurants, apartment complexes, parking lots, and retail locations throughout Tarrant County are common sites for these injuries.

Injuries from falls can range from sprained ankles and broken wrists to hip fractures, spinal injuries, and traumatic brain injuries, and some require surgery or extended rehabilitation. If you’ve been hurt, documenting the hazard, reporting the fall to the property manager, and getting medical attention right away are steps that can protect both your health and your legal claim.

Damages Available in a Fort Worth Slip & Fall Case

Economic damages cover past and future medical expenses, lost wages during recovery, and reduced earning capacity if the injury limits your ability to return to the same work. Non-economic damages compensate for pain and suffering, emotional distress, and diminished quality of life.

Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule: if you’re found more than 50 percent responsible for the fall, you can’t recover damages. Below that threshold, your recovery is reduced by your share of fault. Insurers routinely raise comparative fault arguments to minimize payouts, which is one reason you shouldn’t give a recorded statement to an adjuster before speaking with an attorney.

The Two-Year Deadline to File a Slip & Fall Lawsuit in Texas

Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003, a personal injury lawsuit must be filed within two years of the date of the injury. Missing that deadline will almost certainly end your case, regardless of how strong the evidence is.

Acting quickly also protects the evidence itself. Surveillance footage is often overwritten within days. Incident reports can be misplaced. The physical condition of the hazard may change before anyone documents it. Prompt legal action helps secure the record while it still exists.

How We Handle Slip & Fall Cases

We start by investigating the circumstances of the fall: the condition of the property, what the owner knew or should have known, and whether inspections or maintenance records reveal a pattern of neglect. Building a strong case typically involves gathering photographs, obtaining surveillance footage, collecting witness statements, and documenting all medical treatment.

We handle all communication with the property owner and their insurer on your behalf, helping keep your statements out of the adjuster’s hands and protecting your recovery. Our case strategy is built around the specific facts of your situation. If a fair settlement isn’t offered, Armando Flores and Kerry Yanez are prepared to take your case to court.

Talk to a Fort Worth Slip & Fall Attorney Today

If you were injured in a fall on someone else’s property, don’t wait to get legal advice. Cañas & Flores offers free consultations for slip and fall cases in Fort Worth, and we handle these cases on a contingency fee basis. You owe us nothing unless we recover compensation for you.

Our bilingual team is ready to help you in English or Spanish at every stage of your case.