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McAllen Falls: Key Facts Wet Entryways and Rainy Days Visitors From Mexico Contact Our McAllen Office Frequently Asked QuestionsTHE LAW GIANT slip-and-fall lawyers:
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A store in McAllen owes the same duty of care to every customer, whether you live down the street or across the border. Rainy days add another hazard: water tracked in through busy entrances.
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McAllen Falls: Key Facts
- About 2.63 million pedestrians entered the U.S. through the Hidalgo port of entry in 2025. The count comes from the federal Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
- About 40% of La Plaza Mall visitors come from Mexico. The city said in 2016 that the mall generates about $400 million in sales a year, in a City of McAllen release.
- McAllen got 9.13 inches of rain in three days in March 2025, a March record. The National Weather Service described catastrophic flash flooding from McAllen to Harlingen.
- McAllen International Airport served 1,206,320 passengers in 2024. It was the airport’s first year above 1 million, the city announced.
Wet Entryways and Rainy Days
Water tracked in by customers is not the same as rain on a parking lot. Inside a store, it is a condition the business must manage with reasonable care:
- Mats that are large enough and replaced when soaked.
- Warning signs placed where people walk.
- Regular mopping and inspections during storms.
In Brookshire Grocery v. Taylor (2006), the Texas Supreme Court said missing mats and signs relate to whether the store used reasonable care. You still must show the floor itself was unreasonably dangerous and the store knew or should have known.
Visitors From Mexico
Same Rules for Every Shopper
Texas premises law protects business customers based on why they were there, not where they live. A shopper visiting from Reynosa or Monterrey is owed the same care as a local resident.
Practical Steps
- Report the fall before leaving the store and ask for a copy of the report.
- Get care and keep every medical record and receipt, on either side of the border.
- Keep your crossing records and receipts, which show when you were in McAllen.
Bilingual Help
Our McAllen team can meet with you in Spanish and coordinate your case if you live in Mexico.
Contact Our McAllen Office
Our McAllen office is at 3700 N 10th St, Suite 101. See our McAllen premises liability, broken bone and elevator accident pages. For statewide rules, see our Texas slip and fall page.
Call 956-982-1800. You pay nothing unless we win.
Common Questions
McAllen Slip and Fall FAQs
I live in Mexico. Can I bring a claim for a fall in a McAllen store?
Yes. A fall in a McAllen business is generally governed by Texas law, and the business owes you the same care as any customer.
Is a store responsible for rainwater on its floor?
It can be, if the store knew or should have known about the water and did not use reasonable care, such as mats, signs or mopping.
What if I fell in a mall common area, not a store?
The mall owner or management company usually controls common areas like walkways, food courts and restrooms.
Can I get medical care in Mexico after a McAllen fall?
Yes. Keep all records and receipts. We can help translate and present them in your claim.
How long do I have to file after a McAllen fall?
Generally two years from the fall. Falls on government property require notice much sooner.
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