If you or someone you love has been hurt because a property owner failed to keep their premises safe, you already know how frustrating and overwhelming the aftermath can be. You may be dealing with painful injuries, mounting treatment costs, and real uncertainty about whether the person responsible will ever be held accountable. The property owner or manager who allowed the dangerous condition that caused your injury may deny responsibility entirely, and their insurance company is already looking for ways to pay you as little as possible.
These accidents happen far more often than most people realize, and the injuries they cause can be severe. The National Floor Safety Institute reports that falls account for over eight million hospital emergency room visits across the country each year, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirms that falls remain the leading cause of traumatic brain injuries nationwide.[1][2] A slip on a wet grocery store floor, a trip over a broken sidewalk, or a fall down a poorly maintained stairway can leave you facing surgeries, months of rehabilitation, and lost income that your family cannot afford to go without.
At Jim Adler & Associates, we have spent more than 50 years helping injured Texans hold negligent property owners accountable. As a Dallas premises liability lawyer, Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer®, built this firm on the belief that property owners and businesses who put people in danger should answer for the harm they cause. If someone else’s carelessness led to your injury, our team is ready to fight for the compensation your family deserves.
With offices serving Dallas and communities throughout Texas, our team can move quickly to investigate the property conditions and start building your premises liability case. Your first step is a FREE premises liability case review.
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Premises liability is the area of the law that holds property owners and managers responsible when dangerous conditions on their property cause someone to suffer an injury. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 75, the duty a property owner owes depends on why the visitor was on the property in the first place.[3] If you were a customer at a store, a guest at a restaurant, a visitor at a hotel, or anyone else invited onto the property for the owner’s benefit, you are considered an “invitee,” and the owner owes you the highest duty of care. That duty requires the owner to regularly inspect the premises for hazardous conditions, fix known dangers within a reasonable time, and warn visitors about any risks the owner knew about or should have discovered through reasonable inspection. When a property owner or manager fails to meet that duty and you get hurt as a result, you may have the right to pursue a premises liability claim for compensation.
Not every injury on someone else’s property automatically means the owner is at fault, which is why working with an experienced Dallas premises liability attorney matters so much in these cases. You generally need to show that a dangerous condition existed, that the property owner knew or should have known about it, that they failed to fix the hazard or provide adequate warning, and that the condition directly caused your injury. Property owners and their insurance companies will often argue that you should have seen the danger yourself or that the hazard appeared too recently for them to address. A premises liability lawyer in Dallas who understands how these cases work can investigate the facts, collect the evidence that proves negligence, and build a claim that holds the responsible parties accountable for what happened to you.
Dangerous property conditions take many forms, and the type of accident you experienced can affect both the severity of your injuries and the complexity of your claim. Property owners across Dallas have a responsibility to maintain safe conditions for visitors, yet negligent maintenance, ignored hazards, and careless management continue to put people at risk every day. The following types of premises liability accidents are among the most common that our team sees from injured clients throughout the Dallas area.
If you were hurt in any of these situations or in another type of accident caused by an unsafe property condition in Dallas, you do not have to figure out your legal options alone. Jim Adler & Associates has the experience and resources to investigate what happened, determine who is responsible, and pursue the compensation you need to move forward. Call us today for a free consultation, and let a Dallas premises liability lawyer on our team review your case.*
One of the most important steps in any premises liability case is identifying every person or company that may share responsibility for the dangerous condition that caused your injury. Unlike a typical car accident where fault usually falls on one driver, premises liability claims in Dallas can involve multiple parties who each played a role in allowing the hazard to exist. Identifying all responsible parties matters because each one may carry separate insurance coverage, and holding every negligent party accountable can significantly increase the compensation available to cover your losses.
The property owner is often the first party our team investigates because they hold the primary legal duty to keep their premises safe for visitors. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 75, a property owner who invites the public onto their land must inspect for hazardous conditions, fix known dangers within a reasonable time, and warn visitors about risks the owner knew about or should have discovered.[3] This duty applies whether the owner is an individual landlord renting out a single property or a large corporation that owns a shopping center, apartment complex, or office building. When an owner ignores maintenance requests, cuts corners on safety repairs, or fails to conduct regular inspections, they can be held liable for the injuries that result from their negligence.
In many situations, the person or company that controls the day-to-day operations of a property is not the same entity that owns it. Property management companies are often hired to handle maintenance, repairs, and tenant concerns, and they may assume legal responsibility for keeping the premises in a reasonably safe condition. If a management company ignored repeated reports of a broken stairway railing, failed to address a persistent water leak that created a slip hazard, or neglected to replace burned-out lighting in a parking area, that company may share liability for your injuries. Commercial tenants such as restaurants, retail stores, and entertainment venues also owe a duty of care to their customers and can be held responsible when hazardous conditions inside their leased space cause someone to get hurt.
Property owners frequently hire third-party contractors to perform cleaning, landscaping, construction, elevator maintenance, and other services on their premises. When one of these contractors performs their work carelessly and creates a dangerous condition, or when they fail to address a hazard they were specifically hired to fix, the contractor may be held liable alongside the property owner. A premises liability lawyer in Dallas can investigate maintenance contracts, work orders, and inspection records to determine whether a third-party vendor’s negligence contributed to your accident.
When a dangerous condition exists on public property such as a city sidewalk, a public park, a government building, or a municipal parking structure, the government entity responsible for maintaining that property may be liable for injuries that occur there. Claims against government entities in Texas follow special rules under the Texas Tort Claims Act, including shorter notice deadlines and specific conditions that must be met before you can file a lawsuit.[4] Because these rules are strict and the timelines are tight, contacting a Dallas premises liability attorney as soon as possible after an injury on public property is especially important.
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A serious injury on someone else’s property can leave you facing financial pressure that grows worse with every passing week. You may be unable to work while treatment costs continue to pile up, and the property owner’s insurance company is in no hurry to offer you what your claim is actually worth. Understanding the types of compensation you may be entitled to can help you make informed decisions about your case and avoid settling for far less than you need to fully recover. A Dallas premises liability lawyer at Jim Adler & Associates can evaluate your specific losses and fight to make sure nothing is left off the table.
Medical expenses are often the largest category of damages in a premises liability case, and the costs can add up quickly after a serious fall or other property-related injury. Emergency room visits, hospital stays, surgeries, diagnostic imaging, prescription medications, physical therapy, and follow-up appointments all contribute to treatment costs that many families simply cannot absorb on their own. If your doctors say you will need future medical care such as additional surgeries, long-term rehabilitation, pain management, or specialized equipment to manage your recovery, the projected cost of that future treatment should also be included in your claim.
Many premises liability victims do not realize the full extent of their medical needs until weeks or months after the accident, which is one reason why accepting an early settlement offer from the property owner’s insurance company can be so risky. Once you sign a release, you generally cannot go back and ask for more money if your condition turns out to be worse than you initially thought. Our team works with your medical providers to document the complete scope of your treatment needs so that your claim reflects what your recovery will actually cost.
When a premises injury leaves you unable to work, lost wages can create financial stress that compounds the physical and emotional toll of your recovery. Compensation for lost income includes the paychecks you have already missed, as well as bonuses, overtime, commissions, and benefits such as health insurance and retirement contributions that you would have earned if the accident had not happened.
If your injuries are severe enough to affect your ability to work in the future, you may also be entitled to compensation for diminished earning capacity over the rest of your working life. A slip and fall that results in a traumatic brain injury, a spinal cord injury, or chronic pain may prevent you from returning to your previous occupation or force you into a lower-paying role. Our team works with economic experts when necessary to calculate the full financial impact of your injuries so that your claim accounts for both the income you have already lost and the earning potential that the accident took from you.
Not every loss from a premises injury shows up on a bill or bank statement. Pain and suffering damages recognize the physical agony you have endured and will continue to experience during your recovery, from the initial impact of the fall through months or years of treatment, rehabilitation, and the daily discomfort of living with a serious injury. These damages also account for the ways your injury has diminished your quality of life, including hobbies, activities, and experiences you can no longer enjoy because of what happened to you.
Permanent scarring and disfigurement can affect your self-confidence and how others perceive you, and Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 41 allows compensation for these lasting changes to your appearance and physical abilities.[5] If a fall left you with visible scars, limited mobility, or a permanent disability, those losses deserve fair compensation that reflects their true impact on your life. Insurance companies often try to minimize pain and suffering damages because they are harder to calculate than medical expenses, which is exactly why having an experienced Dallas premises liability attorney on your side matters so much during settlement negotiations.
The psychological toll of a serious premises injury can be just as devastating as the physical wounds. Many victims develop anxiety, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and an intense fear of returning to environments similar to where their accident occurred. The terror of the fall itself, the pain of a long recovery, and the stress of dealing with mounting expenses and an uncertain future all take a real psychological toll that deserves recognition and compensation.
As The Voice of The Victims™, we believe that every aspect of your suffering should be accounted for when seeking damages from the people who caused your injury. Emotional distress damages compensate you for the mental anguish, sleep disturbances, mood changes, and psychological suffering that often accompany serious injuries. These effects can strain your relationships, interfere with your ability to work, and diminish your quality of life for years after the accident.
When a premises injury is severe enough to change the way you interact with your spouse and family, the damage extends beyond your own suffering. Loss of consortium is a separate legal claim that allows your spouse to seek compensation for the loss of companionship, affection, comfort, and intimacy that your injury has caused. Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 41, your spouse may pursue this claim alongside your personal injury case to ensure that the full impact of the accident on your family is reflected in the compensation you receive.[5]
These damages acknowledge that a serious injury does not just happen to one person. It affects everyone who depends on you and cares about you. A premises liability lawyer in Dallas can help your family understand whether a loss of consortium claim applies to your situation and pursue it as part of your overall case.
In most premises liability cases, compensation focuses on making you whole by covering your actual losses. However, Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 41 allows for an additional category called exemplary damages, commonly known as punitive damages, when the property owner or manager who caused your injury acted with fraud, malice, or gross negligence.[5] These damages are designed to punish especially reckless or intentional behavior and discourage others from acting the same way.
Punitive damages might apply if a property owner knew about a life-threatening hazard and deliberately chose to ignore it, if a business falsified inspection records to avoid making expensive repairs, or if a landlord repeatedly refused to fix a dangerous condition despite knowing that tenants and visitors were at risk. While these damages are not available in every case, they can significantly increase your total recovery when the evidence shows truly outrageous conduct. Our Dallas premises liability attorneys evaluate every case for potential punitive damages and pursue them aggressively when the facts support it.
Winning a premises liability case comes down to proving that someone else’s carelessness caused your injury, and that requires more than simply showing that you fell or got hurt on their property. The property owner and their insurance company will argue that the hazard was obvious, that you should have been paying closer attention, or that the condition appeared too recently for anyone to address. Overcoming those defenses takes a legal team that knows how to investigate these cases thoroughly and build a claim strong enough to hold up against well-funded opposition. At Jim Adler & Associates, The Tough, Smart Lawyer® and our team have the experience and resources to prove every element of your case and pursue the full compensation your family deserves.
The first step in any premises liability case is showing that the property owner or manager had a legal responsibility to keep the premises safe for you as a visitor. When your injury happened at a business open to the public, such as a grocery store, a restaurant, a hotel, or a shopping center, establishing this duty is usually straightforward because business owners owe their customers the highest level of care under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Chapter 75.[3] That duty requires the owner to regularly inspect the property for hazards, fix dangerous conditions within a reasonable time, and warn visitors about risks that could not be addressed right away.
The second step is proving that the property owner failed to meet that responsibility. This could mean they knew about a wet floor and did nothing to clean it up, ignored a broken handrail that had been reported multiple times, allowed a parking lot to deteriorate until cracks and potholes became a tripping hazard, or failed to provide adequate lighting in areas where visitors regularly walked. Our investigators dig into maintenance logs, inspection records, repair requests, and employee communications to find the evidence that shows the property owner knew about the danger or should have discovered it through reasonable inspection and chose to do nothing about it.
Even if the property was in poor condition, you need to draw a direct line between the specific hazard and the accident that caused your injury. The insurance company will often argue that something else caused your fall, that your injuries were preexisting, or that the condition you identified was not actually the one that led to your accident. A Dallas premises liability lawyer who handles these cases regularly knows how to anticipate and counter those arguments with solid evidence.
Medical records that document your injuries shortly after the incident play a critical role in making this connection clear, which is one reason why seeking medical attention as soon as possible after a premises accident is so important. Surveillance footage showing the moment of the fall, photographs of the hazard taken close to the time of the incident, and witness statements from people who saw what happened can all help prove that the specific dangerous condition on the property directly caused your injuries. The Hammer has spent decades fighting insurance companies that try to break this chain of causation, and our team knows exactly what evidence to pursue and how to present it effectively.
The final element requires you to show the real harm you suffered as a result of the property owner’s negligence. This means documenting your treatment costs, lost wages, pain, suffering, emotional distress, and every other loss tied to the accident. The more thoroughly you can demonstrate how the injury has affected your health, your ability to work, and your daily life, the stronger your case will be when it comes time to negotiate a fair settlement or present your evidence at trial.
Our team helps you build this documentation from the very beginning of your case. We work with your medical providers to ensure your treatment records clearly connect your injuries to the premises accident. We collect pay stubs, tax returns, and employment records to calculate your lost income. We consult with medical experts and economists when necessary to project the future costs of your recovery and the long-term impact on your earning capacity. Bill Adler and our legal team leave no detail overlooked because every dollar of your damages matters when you are fighting for the compensation your family needs to move forward.
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Texas sets strict deadlines and rules that directly affect your ability to seek compensation after a premises injury, and failing to understand these rules can cost you your entire case. The property owner’s insurance company is counting on you to either miss a deadline or accept a lowball offer before you realize the full value of your claim. Knowing how much time you have and how fault is assigned in Texas can help you make smarter decisions about protecting your rights and your family’s future.
Under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 16.003, you generally have two years from the date of your injury to file a personal injury lawsuit against the property owner or other responsible parties.[6] If a loved one died as a result of a premises injury, wrongful death claims must also be filed within two years of the date of death.[6] Missing this deadline almost always means losing your right to seek compensation forever, no matter how strong your evidence or how serious your injuries may be.
Two years may sound like a generous amount of time, but building a strong premises liability case requires thorough investigation, and critical evidence can disappear quickly if no one is working to secure it. Surveillance footage from the property may be recorded over within days or weeks, maintenance records can be discarded, and witnesses forget important details or move away. Claims against government entities under the Texas Tort Claims Act carry even shorter notice requirements that you must meet before filing suit.[4] The Texas Hammer® encourages you to contact a Dallas slip and fall lawyer or premises liability attorney at our firm as soon as possible after your accident so we can begin protecting your rights and collecting the evidence your case needs.
Texas follows a modified comparative fault rule under Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code Section 33.001, which means you can still recover compensation even if you were partially responsible for your accident.[7] Your damages will be reduced by your percentage of fault, so if you were found to be 20 percent at fault and your total damages were $100,000, you would receive $80,000. This rule recognizes that accidents are not always entirely one-sided and allows injured people to seek compensation as long as they did not bear the majority of the blame.
However, there is an important limit to this rule that every premises injury victim in Dallas needs to understand. If you are found to be more than 50 percent responsible for the accident, you cannot recover anything at all.[7] Insurance companies know this threshold and will work aggressively to shift as much blame as possible onto you. They may argue that you were distracted by your phone, that you were wearing improper footwear, that you ignored warning signs, or that you should have noticed the hazard and avoided it. A Dallas slip and fall lawyer at Jim Adler & Associates fights back against these tactics and works to make sure fault is assigned fairly based on the evidence, not on the insurance company’s desire to avoid paying what you deserve.
After a serious premises injury, the legal team you choose can make the difference between a lowball settlement that leaves your family struggling and the full compensation you actually deserve. Property owners and their insurance companies have experienced adjusters and defense lawyers whose entire job is to minimize what they pay you. You need a team with the resources, the experience, and the willingness to fight back just as hard on your behalf. Jim Adler & Associates has been standing up for injured Texans for more than 50 years, and our track record speaks for itself.
When you hire Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer®, you are not getting a law firm that will file some paperwork and wait for a check. You are getting a team that moves fast to secure evidence, investigates every detail of what happened on that property, and fights the insurance company at every stage of your case. Insurance companies know which law firms are willing to take cases to trial and which ones will accept whatever offer is put on the table, and when adjusters see that you are represented by The Tough, Smart Lawyer® and our legal team, they know they are dealing with attorneys who will not back down from a fight.
We prepare every premises liability case as if it is going to trial, even while we pursue settlement negotiations. That trial-ready posture consistently produces better outcomes for our clients because insurance companies understand we are fully prepared to present your case to a jury if they refuse to offer fair compensation. Our team of more than 30 attorneys and 300 legal professionals gives us the capacity to take on large insurance companies and well-funded corporate property owners without cutting corners on your case.
You should never have to worry about paying legal fees out of pocket while you are recovering from a serious injury and unable to work. Jim Adler & Associates handles premises liability cases on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you.* Our contingency fee is 35 percent of any recovery obtained without filing a lawsuit and 40 percent if we file a lawsuit on your behalf.* All fee percentages are disclosed to you in writing before any work begins, so you will never face a surprise when your case resolves.
This fee structure allows you to hire experienced legal representation without adding to the financial burden you are already facing from treatment costs and lost wages. The property owner’s insurance company has unlimited resources to fight your claim, and a contingency fee arrangement levels the playing field by giving you access to the same caliber of legal representation without any upfront cost.
Our track record includes multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients who suffered serious injuries due to the negligence of others. While every case is different and past results do not guarantee future outcomes, our history of recoveries demonstrates the kind of results that are possible when you have a legal team willing to fight for the full value of your claim rather than accept the first offer the insurance company puts on the table.
Jim Adler & Associates has recovered compensation for thousands of injured Texans across every major practice area, and our premises liability lawyers in Dallas bring that same level of dedication to every property injury case we handle. When a property owner’s negligence has turned your life upside down, you deserve a team with a proven track record of holding negligent parties accountable and delivering real results for the families who count on them.
Your first step toward getting answers costs you nothing. Jim Adler & Associates offers a free consultation so you can speak directly with a Dallas premises liability attorney about what happened to you, ask questions about your legal options, and understand the strengths and potential challenges of your case before you make any commitments. We are available around the clock because we know that serious injuries do not happen on a convenient schedule.
During your free consultation, our team will review the facts of your accident, explain how the claims process works, and give you an honest assessment of what we believe your case may be worth. You will never be pressured to hire us, and you will walk away with a clear understanding of your rights and your next steps. The Voice of The Victims™ is here to make sure injured Texans in Dallas have access to experienced legal help whenever they need it, day or night.
If you or someone you love has been hurt because a property owner failed to maintain safe conditions, you do not have to face their insurance company alone. The Texas Hammer® has spent more than 50 years standing up for injured Texans, and we are ready to fight for you, too. Our team will investigate your premises accident, identify every responsible party, and pursue the full compensation you deserve while you focus on healing. You pay nothing unless we win your case, and your initial consultation is completely free.* Call us today or fill out the form on this page to get started.
After a serious injury on someone else’s property, you probably have a lot of questions about what comes next and how to protect your family’s future. The answers below address some of the concerns we hear most often from people in your situation. Every premises liability case is different, so if you have questions that are not covered here, a premises liability lawyer in Dallas at our firm is always available to speak with you directly during a free consultation.
The most important thing you can do after a slip and fall accident is to seek medical attention as soon as possible, even if your injuries seem minor at first. Serious conditions like traumatic brain injuries, internal bleeding, and spinal cord damage do not always show obvious symptoms right away, and delaying treatment can both harm your health and make it harder to connect your injuries to the accident later. Ask the property manager or business owner to create an incident report before you leave, and request a copy for your records so there is a written account of what happened.
If you are physically able, take photographs and videos of the hazardous condition that caused your fall, including wet floors, broken surfaces, poor lighting, or any other dangerous condition you can identify. Collect the names and phone numbers of any witnesses who saw what happened, and write down everything you remember about the circumstances of your fall as soon as you can while the details are still fresh. Do not give a recorded statement to the property owner’s insurance company before speaking with an attorney, because anything you say can be used against you to reduce your compensation or deny your claim entirely.
Contacting a Dallas slip and fall lawyer promptly can be critical because important evidence like surveillance footage may be recorded over within days if no one takes action to secure it. The sooner our team gets involved, the more evidence we can protect and the stronger your case will be.
The value of your case depends on the specific facts of your situation, including how severely you were injured, how much your medical treatment has cost and will continue to cost, how much income you have lost, and how the injury has affected your daily life and your relationships. Premises liability cases involving catastrophic injuries such as traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord damage, or injuries requiring multiple surgeries tend to result in higher compensation because the long-term impact on the victim’s life is so significant.
We cannot promise a specific dollar amount without understanding the full scope of your injuries and losses, but we can promise that Jim Adler & Associates will fight for every dollar you deserve. Our team does not accept lowball settlement offers just to close cases quickly, and we are fully prepared to take your case to trial if the insurance company refuses to offer fair compensation. A premises liability lawyer in Dallas at our firm can evaluate your situation during a free consultation and give you an honest assessment of what your case may be worth based on the evidence and the damages you have suffered.
The absence of warning signs can actually strengthen your premises liability claim rather than weaken it. Property owners have a duty to either fix hazardous conditions or provide adequate warning to visitors when a hazard cannot be addressed right away. If a business knew about a wet floor, a broken step, or another dangerous condition and failed to place any warning signs, cones, or barriers to alert visitors, that failure is strong evidence of negligence. The property owner essentially allowed you to walk into a dangerous situation without any opportunity to protect yourself.
The property owner’s insurance company may try to argue that you should have noticed the hazard on your own, regardless of whether warning signs were present. This is where evidence becomes critical. Surveillance footage, photographs of the scene, witness statements, and maintenance records can all help demonstrate that the hazard was not reasonably visible or avoidable from your perspective. The Hammer and our legal team know how to build a case that proves the property owner had a responsibility to warn you and failed to meet that obligation.
The timeline for resolving a premises liability case varies depending on factors like the severity of your injuries, how many parties are involved, whether liability is disputed, and how cooperative the property owner’s insurance company is willing to be. Some straightforward cases with clear liability and documented injuries settle within a few months, while complex cases involving catastrophic injuries, multiple defendants, or disputed fault can take a year or longer to resolve.
One factor that often extends the timeline is waiting until you reach maximum medical improvement, which is the point at which your doctors can say your condition is stable and predict your future medical needs. Settling too early, before you understand the full extent of your injuries, can leave you without enough money to cover the treatment you will need down the road. Bill Adler and our legal team balance the need for a timely resolution with the importance of making sure your settlement fully accounts for your long-term needs. We keep you informed throughout the process so you always know where your case stands and what to expect next.
After a serious injury on someone else’s property in Dallas, you need a team that knows how to take on negligent property owners and their insurance companies. Jim Adler & Associates steps in to secure evidence, handle insurance communications, and build your case while you focus on recovery. We fight property owners and their insurers with thorough investigation and aggressive representation, not empty promises. Our team is available to speak with you in both English and Spanish.
We offer a free case review so you can understand your options before you commit. No fee unless we win.* Premises liability cases move fast, and early action protects your rights and helps secure critical evidence before it disappears. Jim Adler, The Texas Hammer®, is here for injured Texans and their families. If an unsafe property condition turned your life upside down in Dallas or anywhere in the DFW metroplex, let our team carry the legal load so you can focus on healing.
[1] National Floor Safety Institute, Slip and Fall Quick Facts, National Floor Safety Institute. https://nfsi.org/
[2] Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, “Facts About Falls,” National Center for Injury Prevention and Control. https://www.cdc.gov/falls/data-research/facts-stats/index.html
[3] Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 75, “Limitation of Landowners’ Liability.” https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.75.htm
[4] Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 101, “Tort Claims Act.” https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.101.htm
[5] Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 41, “Damages.” https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/?tab=1&code=CP&chapter=CP.41&artSec=41.001
[6] Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 16, Section 16.003, “Two-Year Limitations Period.” https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.16.htm
[7] Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code, Chapter 33, Section 33.001, “Proportionate Responsibility.” https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/CP/htm/CP.33.htm
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