Legal Question in Personal Injury in Texas

I live in an apartment and I was removing a TV when it slipped off a dolly as I was trying to get it off the curb into the parking lot and hit a car parked in front of the walkway.There is no access ramp and no other way of getting to the parking lot other then the walkway. People are allowed to park in front of the walkway.Can I hold the apartments liable since there is no access to the parking lot.I understand that I knew the car was there but it is a hazard nevertheless.My girlfriend has problems with her knee and she has to walk in the grass just to access her car and the grass is very uneven.There is no sidewalk next to the parking lot so you have no other choice then to walk in the grass or try to squeeze between the cars that are parked in front of the walkway without stepping in the grass.


Asked on 6/07/11, 1:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Roger Merrill Merrill & Associates

I think that most people would find that you were entirely or mostly responsible for the tv slipping and falling into the car. The apartments would have to be 50% or more responsible for it to count if you are looking to have your tv fixed. If it's the car you are concerned about, then tell the owner that you think the apartments are partially responsible and you shouldn't have to pay 100%. Regardless, I think you will be required to pay it all.

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Answered on 7/21/11, 7:50 pm


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