If you or someone you love was seriously injured due to inadequate security at a Texas apartment complex, Texas law may entitle you to pursue compensation.
Get Free Help Now →A violent stabbing at a residential apartment complex on Seaspray Court in northwest Houston left an 18-year-old woman fighting for her life on a ventilator. When a serious attack like this happens on private property, the property owner or management company may bear legal responsibility for failing to provide adequate security measures -- proper lighting, functioning access controls, security personnel, or surveillance systems that could have deterred or prevented the assault.
Families facing a loved one on life support after a violent incident are overwhelmed by medical decisions, emotional trauma, and financial uncertainty all at once. Understanding your legal options costs nothing. HurtMatch is a referral service that connects you with experienced Texas personal injury attorneys who handle premises liability cases -- so you can focus on your family while a legal professional evaluates your situation.
Premises liability is a legal concept that holds property owners responsible when their failure to maintain a reasonably safe environment contributes to someone being harmed on their property. In the context of an apartment complex, this could include inadequate lighting, broken security gates, lack of surveillance cameras, or a known history of violent incidents that the owner failed to address.
Potentially, yes. Texas courts have recognized that a property owner may be liable if a criminal act was foreseeable -- for example, if there was a history of violence at the complex -- and the owner failed to take reasonable precautions. An attorney can review the specific facts to determine if a claim is viable.
In Texas, the statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally two years from the date of the injury. In cases involving a death, a wrongful death claim generally must also be filed within two years. Waiting too long can bar you from recovering anything, so contacting an attorney early is important.
Texas follows a modified comparative fault system. A person who is found to be less than 51 percent at fault may still recover damages, though the amount could be reduced in proportion to their share of fault. An attorney can evaluate how comparative fault rules might apply to your specific situation.
HurtMatch is a free referral service. The attorneys in our network typically work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay no legal fees unless they recover compensation for you. There is no obligation when you submit your information.