Arizona Premises Liability Lawyer
Premises liability law holds property owners accountable for injuries caused by unsafe conditions on their property. This applies to both private and public property.
Understanding your rights after an injury on someone else’s property is key to pursuing fair compensation. At Feller & Wendt, LLC™, our experienced legal team proudly advocates for injured individuals throughout the Valley. Call our office today to speak with an Arizona premises liability lawyer.
Table of Contents
- What You Should Know About Premises Liability in Arizona
- Why Choose Feller & Wendt for Your Premises Liability Case?
- How Arizona Premises Liability Laws Affect Your Case
- Types of Premises Liability Claims We Handle
- Our Arizona Office Locations
- How To Prove a Premises Liability Case in Arizona
- Seek Assistance From Feller & Wendt Premises Liability Lawyers in Arizona
What You Should Know About Premises Liability in Arizona
Premises liability holds property owners legally responsible for injuries caused by unsafe conditions on their property. In most cases, the owner’s insurance company provides financial coverage for the damages.
Property owners are obligated to maintain safe conditions, make necessary repairs, and warn visitors of potential hazards. Failing to do so breaches their duty of care—and when that negligence causes injury, they may be held liable through a personal injury lawsuit.
If you or your loved one has been hurt on another person’s property, our legal team can help guide your case. As the leading premises liability lawyers in Arizona, we possess the requisite skill set and knowledge of the Valley’s legal landscape to secure fair compensation.
Why Choose Feller & Wendt for Your Premises Liability Case?
Feller & Wendt, LLC™ is your top choice for legal representation for premises liability cases in Arizona. Our attorneys have in-depth experience securing successful verdicts and settlements on behalf of our injured clients. We understand the Valley’s laws surrounding premises liability and know how to navigate court systems and local property regulations.
- $145K – Plaintiff sustained knee and shoulder injuries after falling due to the City of Syracuse’s improper repair of a water meter cap.
- $125K – The plaintiff suffered a severe ankle fracture at Lowe’s Extreme Airsports, alleging the facility failed to properly maintain airbags and trampolines, hire qualified staff, and provide adequate training or supervision.
Our firm works on a contingency basis, eliminating financial risk for those considering legal action. Along with this, we offer 100 percent free consultations to review your case, discuss options, and provide guidance with no obligation.
How Arizona Premises Liability Laws Affect Your Case
In Arizona, visitors are afforded different statuses, which impact the property owner’s duty to them.
- Invitees – People invited onto the property for business purposes, such as a customer in a grocery store. Property owners owe these individuals the highest duty of care and must regularly inspect for hazards, fix known dangers, and warn invitees of unsafe conditions.
- Licensees – Social guests who are legally on the property for non-business purposes. Property owners must inform these individuals about potential hidden dangers and take steps to prevent harm from occurring.
- Trespassers – Property owners owe trespassers the lowest duty of care, as these individuals are unlawfully on their property. However, they must not intentionally cause harm to these visitors. Specific rules apply to trespassing children under the attractive nuisance doctrine.
Attractive Nuisance Doctrine
Arizona follows the attractive nuisance doctrine, which is relevant when a child trespasses because of a dangerous and appealing feature on the property, such as an abandoned piece of equipment or a swimming pool. Property owners could be held liable if:
- They knew children might trespass
- The condition presented an unreasonable risk
- The child lacked an understanding of the danger
- The burden to rectify it is minimal compared to the risk
Comparative Negligence
Arizona uses a pure comparative negligence system to navigate liability in personal injury cases. This means that a plaintiff can recover damages even if they were 99 percent at fault. However, their award will be reduced by the percentage of fault attributed to them. For example, if you were awarded $100,000 but were found 30 percent at fault, you would receive $70,000.
Additionally, Arizona’s statute of limitations for filing personal injury lawsuits is two years from the date of the accident, as per ARS §12-542, with some exceptions. Failing to file within this timeframe could bar you from recovering any compensation.
Types of Premises Liability Claims We Handle
Premises liability in Arizona encompasses a wide range of accidents and hazards. Our law firm has helped numerous clients across the Valley get compensation for these types of claims, including those involving the following:
- Slip-and-Fall accidents
- Inadequate security leading to assaults
- Swimming pool accidents and drownings
- Dog bites and animal attacks
- Elevator and escalator malfunctions
- Staircase and handrail collapses
- Falling objects and shelving collapses
- Fires
- Toxic exposure
- Amusement park and playground injuries
- Construction site hazards
These incidents can cause serious injuries, leading to high medical bills and lost income. Because of this, it is essential to work with an experienced premises liability attorney in Arizona to get justice and fair compensation.
Our Arizona Office Locations
1 N 1st Street Suite 7550
Phoenix, AZ 85004
(By Appointment Only)
How To Prove a Premises Liability Case in Arizona
To win a premises liability case in Arizona, the injured party must typically prove:
- Duty of Care – The defendant owned, leased, or controlled the property
- Breach of Duty – The defendant was negligent in maintaining the property
- Causation – That negligence caused the plaintiff’s injury
- Damages – The plaintiff suffered actual damages
Compensable damages include costs like medical bills and lost wages, but they also involve emotional trauma and less tangible losses.
Seek Assistance From Feller & Wendt Premises Liability Lawyers in Arizona
Premises liability laws and personal injury claims are challenging to handle on your own. Rather than attempting to secure compensation alone, consider working with a dedicated attorney.
Our legal team at Feller & Wendt, LLC, possesses the experience and expertise necessary to handle even the most complex cases. Call today at 480-702-2277 to schedule a free consultation with an Arizona premises liability lawyer.
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