Premise Owner Liability for Assault
February 1, 2017 | General
Does a Premise owner have any duty to protect people from the criminal conduct of others on their property? Generally, property owners have no legal duty to protect persons from third-party criminal acts. Texas case law has laid out 5 factors to determine if a landowner has a duty to protect against the criminal conduct…
Dram Shop Laws in Texas
January 23, 2017 | General
What Are Dram Shop Laws? A “dram shop” is basically any drinking establishment where alcoholic beverages are sold and consumed, such as a bar or a tavern. A dram shop law holds a drinking establish liable for injuries resulting from the over consumption of alcohol. For example, if the person drinks at a bar, is visibly intoxicated to…