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Phoenix Premises Liability Lawyer

Were you or a loved one assaulted, hurt in a slip and fall, or injured because of a property owner’s negligence in Phoenix, AZ? Our experienced Phoenix premises liability lawyer can help you with your claim to maximize the settlement amount of your case. At Curiel & Runion Personal Injury Lawyers we can help you fight win your case, contact us online or call us at (602) 595-5559 to schedule a free consultation today.

Since 2011, we’ve helped injured clients stand up to powerful property owners, businesses, and government agencies throughout Phoenix after they’ve suffered injuries. We level the playing field and set our clients up to recover much-needed compensation for medical care, lost income, and suffering.

Our law firm has experience dealing with cases like Phoenix slip and fall accidents, brain injuries, dog bites, Phoenix workplace accidents, truck accidents, and many more. We have recovered over $30 million in private settlements and jury awards in the process.

Getting compensation for your injuries can be a challenge. We offer a free case evaluation, so call our law office in Phoenix, AZ or contact us online to begin today.

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How Curiel & Runion Personal Injury Lawyers Can Help With Your Premises Liability Claim in Phoenix, AZ

Property owners will not be eager to admit that you got hurt because of a hazardous condition on their premises. If you don’t take prompt legal action, they might try to fix the problem and then turn around and blame you for getting hurt.

You’ll need to make it clear that you’re not going to let them off the hook and that you’re not going to walk away with less compensation than you deserve.

Our personal injury lawyers are here to help.

We understand how important a financial recovery can be after you’ve suffered serious injuries. Our law firm has the skills, knowledge, and resources you’ll need to win your premises liability claim and maximize your financial recovery.

When you turn to us for help, we’ll take care of every aspect of your fight for compensation:

Identify the hazard that caused you to get hurt by launching a thorough investigation into the incident
Analyze evidence obtained through the investigation and discovery process, including photographs, video footage, witness statements, safety or health code violations, prior complaints or reports involving the premises in question, accident reports, and more
Work closely with specialists and experts to ensure that we can accurately assess what your premises liability claim is worth
Lead settlement negotiations with the owner, their insurance company, and other parties on your behalf
Provide advice and answer any questions you might have throughout the claims process
Prepare to bring your case to trial if you’re not offered a reasonable settlement

Take the time you need to recover from your physical wounds and cope with the trauma and stress of your accident. We’ll handle everything else.

Our premises liability attorneys in Phoenix work on a contingency fee basis. This means that there’s no out-of-pocket cost to hire our law firm after your accident. You only pay if we win your premises liability claim – and our fee comes right out of your financial recovery.

Call our Phoenix law office to arrange a free case evaluation today.

What Is Premises Liability?

Under Arizona law, property owners (and individuals responsible for the maintenance and operation of property) have a responsibility to protect invited guests and visitors from foreseeable risks of harm.

Simply put, the law helps to ensure that you won’t have to watch your every step when you go on someone else’s property.

The length to which a property owner has to go to protect a visitor from getting hurt depends on the reason for the visit.

In Arizona, visitors fall into one of three categories: invitee, licensee, and trespasser.

Invitees

Invitees are individuals who enter premises with the owner’s consent for a business purpose. In other words, the property owner enjoys some business benefits because of the person’s visit.

You’d be considered an invitee if you went out to eat at a restaurant in downtown Phoenix, caught a Suns game at the Footprint Center, or went shopping at Biltmore Fashion Park.

When it comes to invitees, property owners assume a responsibility to inspect their premises for concealed or obscured hazards, fix them upon discovery, and warn invitees about known threats to their safety.

Licensees

Licensees are individuals who enter premises with the owner’s consent, but for a personal or non-business purpose. The property owner does not get any business-related benefit from the person’s visit.

You’d be considered a licensee if you visited a friend’s house or ran into a local grocery store for the sole purpose of using the restroom.

When it comes to licensees, property owners don’t have to inspect the premises. However, they must disclose any risks that they know or should know about.

Trespassers

Under Arizona premises liability law, property owners generally don’t have a responsibility to protect individuals who enter the premises without permission.

Heightened Duty To Protect Children

When it comes to the duty owed to licensees and trespassers, there is an exception when it comes to young children. Generally, property owners have to do more to protect kids who enter their premises – with or without consent.

This is particularly true when an attractive nuisance – such as a swimming pool – exists on the premises. In these situations, property owners must take actionable steps to prevent children from accessing these dangerous items on the premises.

What Do I Have To Prove To Win My Phoenix Premises Liability Lawsuit?

Premises liability is a matter of negligence. Ultimately, you’re claiming that you’ve suffered an injury because the property owner was negligent.

While the specific elements of a premises liability claim will depend on how you are classified, the general elements are as follows:

The defendant owned or operated the premises in question
You were lawfully on the premises with the owner’s implied or express consent
A dangerous hazard existed on the premises, which was not open or obvious
The owner failed to take actionable steps to fix the hazard or provide adequate notice
This hazard caused you to suffer injuries

Ultimately, you have to show that the property owner breached the duty of care owed to you under Arizona premises liability law, and you got hurt as a result.

We Handle All Types of Premises Liability Cases in Phoenix

At Curiel & Runion Personal Injury Lawyers, we represent clients in premises liability cases involving:

Slips and falls
Swimming pool accidents
Falling object accidents
Elevator and escalator accidents
Negligent security
Assaults
Sexual assault
Dog bites
Stair collapse
Amusement park accidents
Apartment accidents
Hotel accidents

Don’t hesitate to reach out to our award-winning Arizona trial attorneys to discuss the specific details of your premises liability case. We’ll listen to your version of events, explain your potential legal options, and help you put a plan into action to hold the negligent property owner accountable.

What Damages Can I Get If I Was Injured On Someone Else’s Property in Phoenix?

When you file a premises liability claim or lawsuit, you can generally seek compensatory damages from a negligent owner or business.

Compensatory damages are divided into two categories: economic and non-economic.

Economic damages make up for the monetary losses associated with your accident and injury, such as:

Medical bills
Therapy
Out-of-pocket costs
Disability
Lost wages
Nursing care
Funeral bills if an accident results in a family member’s wrongful death

Non-economic damages make up for the personal suffering and trauma you experience as an accident victim, like:

Emotional distress
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
Pain and suffering
Disfigurement
Embarrassment
Loss of consortium

Our premises liability attorneys in Phoenix will carefully evaluate how you’ve been affected by your accident. We’ll enlist the help of qualified medical professionals, rehabilitation specialists, accident reconstructionists, and other experts. With their assistance, we’ll be able to build a strong, persuasive claim and work to get you maximum compensation for your injuries.

What’s the Statute of Limitations for Filing a Premises Liability Lawsuit in Arizona?

Arizona law provides a two-year statute of limitations for most premises liability lawsuits.

This gives you until the second anniversary of your accident on someone else’s property to assert your legal rights and demand compensation.

Don’t let the statute of limitations expire before you file a claim. If this happens, you’ll be left to deal with the costs and consequences of your accident and resulting injuries on your own.

Schedule a Free Case Assessment With an Experienced Phoenix Premises Liability Lawyer Today

You got hurt because a property owner failed to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition. They failed to warn you about known threats to your safety, and they have to be held accountable. Our Phoenix premises liability lawyers are here to make that a reality for you.

Our top-rated attorneys have over 55 years of experience fighting on behalf of deserving clients like yourself. We’ve dedicated our careers to holding powerful corporations, property owners, and insurance companies responsible when clients get hurt.

Now, Curiel & Runion Personal Injury Lawyers is here to fight for you. Call our law office in Phoenix, Arizona, to learn more. A member of our legal team is always available to set up a time for a free consultation.