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Cypress, TX Slip and Fall Lawyer
Slip and Fall claims in Cypress and northwest Harris County, handled by Texas-licensed attorneys at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200. Call (713) 912-4504 — free consultation.
PUBLISHED 11/9/2026 · UPDATED 11/9/2026
A slip-and-fall claim in Cypress is a Texas premises case: you have two years to sue (CPRC §16.003), you recover only if you were 50 percent or less responsible (§33.001), and a fall on government property follows narrower rules and damage caps (§§101.022, 101.023). Compass Law Group’s Cypress office: (713) 912-4504.
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What do I need to show after a fall on private property?
That the owner’s or operator’s carelessness about a dangerous condition caused your fall, and how much of the responsibility was yours. Texas lets the jury assign percentages to you, the property owner, a cleaning or maintenance contractor and anyone else involved (CPRC §33.003); you recover if your share is 50 percent or less, reduced by that share (§§33.001, 33.012). Photographs of the spot, the incident report and the names of employees and witnesses are the evidence that disappears first.
Frequently Asked Questions: Slip and Fall Claims in Cypress, Texas
How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Texas?
Two years for most injury claims (CPRC §16.003). Against a government body, written notice is due within six months (§101.101).
Can I sue Harris County for a fall on county property?
Possibly, under the Texas Tort Claims Act. For a premise defect the county owes only the duty owed to a licensee unless you paid to use the premises (CPRC §101.022), and damages against a local government unit are capped at $100,000 per person (§101.023(b)).
What if the store says I wasn't watching where I was going?
That is an argument about percentages. Texas reduces your damages by your share of responsibility and bars recovery only above 50 percent (CPRC §§33.001, 33.012).
What evidence should I keep after a fall?
Photographs of the floor or step and your shoes, the incident report number, names of employees and witnesses, and every medical record. Ask the business in writing to keep its video.
Are all my medical bills recoverable?
Recovery is limited to amounts actually paid or incurred by you or on your behalf (CPRC §41.0105).
Is a fall on government property different?
Yes. For a premise defect on government property, the government owes only the duty a private owner owes a licensee — unless you paid to use the premises (CPRC §101.022(a)). Damages are also capped:
| Defendant | Cap per person | Cap per occurrence | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| State government | $250,000 | $500,000 | §101.023(a) |
| Local government unit (e.g. Harris County) | $100,000 | $300,000 | §101.023(b) |
| City | $250,000 | $500,000 | §101.023(c) |
The government is also entitled to written notice within six months of the fall (§101.101(a)).
Which medical bills can I recover?
Texas limits recovery of medical expenses to the amount actually paid or incurred by you or on your behalf (CPRC §41.0105). Keep every bill and every insurer’s explanation of benefits.
The Texas deadlines, fault rules and Harris County court information that apply to every injury claim are on our Cypress personal injury page. To talk about your slip and fall claim, call (713) 912-4504.
Managing Partner — Compass Law Group, LLP
State Bar of Texas #24152536 · State Bar of California #265403
Joseph Shirazi is the managing partner of Compass Law Group, LLP, a personal injury firm. He earned his J.D. from Loyola Law School Los Angeles in 2009 and was admitted to the State Bar of Texas on April 30, 2026; he is also licensed in California (State Bar of Texas directory and State Bar of California, read November 9, 2026).
From the Cypress office the firm takes claims arising from car, truck, motorcycle, pedestrian, bicycle, bus, rideshare and drunk-driving crashes, and slip-and-fall, dog-bite, burn, brain-injury, wrongful-death and sexual-abuse civil claims. In California the firm works from offices in Beverly Hills, Los Angeles, Long Beach, Bell Gardens, Oakland, San Francisco and Sacramento.
His professional profiles are linked above: Avvo, Super Lawyers, Justia, LinkedIn, the State Bar of Texas directory and the State Bar of California.
He wrote this page; Simon Esfandi (State Bar of Texas #24152727) reviewed it. Joseph and Simon handle injury claims for clients in Cypress and northwest Harris County from the firm’s office at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429. Call (713) 912-4504 for a free consultation.
This page gives general information about Texas law and does not constitute legal advice for your situation. Contacting Compass Law Group does not create an attorney-client relationship. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Attorney responsible for this page: Joseph Shirazi, State Bar of Texas No. 24152536. Compass Law Group, LLP’s principal office is in Beverly Hills, California; its Texas office is at 14150 Huffmeister Road, Suite 200, Cypress, TX 77429.
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