Crockett, TX Personal Injury Law Firms & Lawyers

The key to winning a case where water is on the floor is to be able to show that Walmart employees know that the dangerous condition was present or that the store caused the dangerous condition. Often it is not known where the water came from, especially if it is in the produce area where customers often spill water. If there was defective equipment there may also be a case. We have had success with Walmart when the above can be shown. Call if you think the store is responslble and we can evaluate the case.

One question is whether leaving your child alone to take a shower was negligent. For example, if you ever leave the child alone while you take a shower, then it will be difficult for you to say it is negligent that your sister did this. If your son requires constant supervision so that he can never be left alone, then her actions might be considered negligent. Her actions after the accident are irrelevant, unless her failure to get immediate medical care caused the bills to be higher. Another question in deciding whether to sue is whether your sister has insurance (such as homeowners) to cover this, or if she doesn't, does she have assets to pay a judgment. If she does not own a home it will be difficult to collect any judgment (it is difficult to collect from personal property such as cars, etc.) If she does have homeowners insurance, it might be worthwhile to file a claim. Some homeowners policies pay for medical bills regardless of fault.

In Texas, you have two years from the date of the original injury to either file your lawsuit or have settled the claim. So, if it is longer than two years and no lawsuit filed, it would be too late. Feel free to discuss further, 281-643-2000.