Premises liability law in Texas governs the legal responsibility of property owners when their property causes injury to visitors. This comprehensive guide explains your rights.
Categories of Property Visitors Under Texas Law
Texas premises liability law classifies visitors into three categories that determine the duty owed: Invitees (business/public visitors) are owed active inspection and repair duties. Licensees (social guests) are owed warnings about known hazards. Trespassers are owed a duty to refrain from willful or wanton injury (with enhanced duties for child trespassers under the attractive nuisance doctrine).
The 'Premises Defect' vs. 'Activity' Distinction
Texas law distinguishes between injuries from the condition of the premises (premises defect claims) and injuries from ongoing activities on the property (activity claims). This distinction affects what must be proven. CDF Law handles both.
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