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What to do after a customer is injured at your store

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Jun 19, 2026 | Tort Litigation

When an accident occurs in a retail store, a rush of immediate practical and legal challenges often follows. In Texas, businesses owe the highest legal duty of care to shoppers, who are legally classified as invitees. This means your company must maintain safe...

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Are Texas property owners liable for third-party crimes?

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Jun 8, 2026 | Tort Litigation

When a violent crime happens on commercial property, Texas courts evaluate if the owner should have expected it. A crime by a third party does not automatically make the business liable. Defending a negligent security claim requires clear proof. You must show you...

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Digital discovery risks in tort litigation

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | May 21, 2026 | Tort Litigation

Digital evidence now plays a large role in tort cases. In trucking, manufacturing and logistics disputes, electronic records can matter as much as witness testimony. Your company likely collects data every day through vehicle systems, workplace messages and security...

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What should Texas companies do after a serious on-site injury?

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | May 8, 2026 | Tort Litigation

At a Texas work site, a serious injury can create a medical emergency, an insurance issue and potential litigation. Your company’s first priority is care for the injured person. After that, your response should address required notices, evidence preservation and...

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How to limit legal and financial fallout before a product recall

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Mar 27, 2026 | Tort Litigation

Not all Texas companies will immediately discover a defect in their products. Some businesses find out after a customer files a formal complaint or after receiving safety reports or internal testing. When you delay your response to the problem, legal risks and...

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How does Texas law treat emotional distress claims in tort cases?

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Feb 2, 2026 | Tort Litigation

Emotional distress can affect your daily life in serious and lasting ways. Stress, anxiety, and emotional pain may interfere with work, sleep, focus, and personal relationships. Texas law allows recovery for emotional harm in certain tort cases, but only when specific...

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When can businesses face tort liability for negligent hiring?

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Dec 19, 2025 | Tort Litigation

Texas companies take on risk when they bring new employees into the workplace. You may want to know when a business becomes responsible for harm caused by a worker. The law holds employers accountable when careless hiring places others in danger. How negligent hiring...

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Can you sue for privacy violations under Texas tort law?

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Dec 5, 2025 | Tort Litigation

Your privacy matters, but sometimes others cross the line. Whether someone shares private photos, reveals personal details, or intrudes into your private space, Texas law gives you legal options. Understanding when a privacy invasion becomes a tort can help you...

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Can social media hurt your tort lawsuit in Texas?

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Nov 7, 2025 | Tort Litigation

When you file an injury claim in Texas, you must prove what happened and how the harm affects your life. Many people post their daily activities online without thinking twice. These posts can damage your case and give the other side evidence to use against you. Social...

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Can nonprofit boards face tort liability?

On Behalf of Deans Stepp Law | Sep 12, 2025 | Tort Litigation

Nonprofit organizations often exist to serve their communities and causes. Yet even with good intentions, legal responsibilities still apply. Board members may wonder whether their decisions and oversight duties could open the door to personal liability in tort law....

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