Galveston, TX Attractive Nuisance Attorneys

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What are Nuisance Laws in Galveston, TX?

Attractive Nuisance laws are in place to safeguard children from injury or death. Texas has laws that cover Attractive Nuisances, and hold property owners liable for injuries caused to children who enter their property.

Texas Attractive Nuisance Laws

The laws that govern Attractive Nuisances provide that landowners should keep their property free from objects or circumstances that can cause harm to a minor in Galveston.

To prevail in an Attractive Nuisance lawsuit, the injured party (the plaintiff) must prove four elements of their case. Initially, the plaintiff must show that a dangerous, or potentially dangerous, condition existed on the property in Texas. Next, that the property owner created or perpetuated the condition.

Third, the property owner knew or should have known that children would be attracted to the object or condition. Lastly, it must be shown that the landowner knew or should have known that the object or condition could have caused harm to children.

To prevail in an Attractive Nuisance lawsuit, the injured party (the plaintiff) must prove four elements of their case. Initially, the plaintiff must show that a dangerous, or potentially dangerous, condition existed on the property in Texas. Next, that the property owner created or perpetuated the condition.

Texas Attractive Nuisance Lawyers Are Prepared to Help

If your child has been injured by an attractive nuisance, such as a swimming pool or abandoned piece of commercial equipment in Galveston, Texas you should contact a qualified Attractive Nuisance attorney as soon as possible. These lawyers can help you get the compensation you need to treat your child's injuries.

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Life in Galveston

Galveston is a city in Texas located on the coast, Galveston Island to be exact. Per the 2010 census it has a population of 47,743 people.

The economy thrives off of the health care, shipping and financial industries. However there are many small law offices and firms in Galveston as well. These entities train excellent attorneys to handle various legal matters.

Some sites to be seen in Galvestron are the Mood Gardens, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, Ocean Star Offshore Drilling Rig Museum, the Lone Star Flight Museum, Galvestron Railroad Museum, The Strand, and Seawolf Park.

Some notable residents include William L. Moody Jr., John H. Murhy, Sam Maceo, and Douglas Corrigan.

All in all, although not one of the big cities in Texas, Galveston is a great place to visit and to call home.

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