Slip and Fall Lawyer in Chandler, AZ
Property owners in Arizona have a duty to keep premises reasonably safe. If their negligence caused your fall, you have a right to compensation.
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Premises Liability in Arizona: What the Law Requires
Property owners — commercial and residential — have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for lawful visitors. When they fail and someone is injured, the injured person has a right to compensation. Arizona law holds owners liable when they knew or reasonably should have known about the hazardous condition.
Where Slip and Fall Cases Happen in Chandler
Chandler’s retail concentration along Chandler Boulevard — particularly Chandler Fashion Center (3111 W Chandler Blvd) and the surrounding retail corridor — generates a high volume of commercial premises liability claims from wet floors, parking lot hazards, and inadequate maintenance. Chandler Viridian, the major mixed-use entertainment and dining district, sees heavy pedestrian foot traffic and corresponding trip-and-fall exposure on outdoor walkways and surfaces. The Arizona Avenue commercial strip, including grocery stores, pharmacies, and box retailers, is another frequent source of premises claims in Chandler. Residential rental communities throughout Chandler also produce landlord liability claims when common area maintenance falls short.
Civil claims file in Maricopa County Superior Court. Chandler City Court (200 E Chicago St) handles smaller claims. Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center (1955 W Frye Rd) is the primary major trauma facility.
Arizona Law
- ARS 12-542 — 2-year statute of limitations for premises negligence
- ARS 12-2505 — Pure comparative fault; the open-and-obvious doctrine reduces but does not eliminate recovery
Evidence Is Time-Sensitive
Surveillance footage at commercial properties is routinely overwritten within 30 days. Hazards get repaired before documentation happens. We send preservation demand letters to property owners at intake on every premises case.
What You Can Recover
- Emergency and follow-up medical bills
- Physical therapy and rehabilitation
- Lost wages during recovery
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent injury or reduced mobility
Who Pays?
Commercial property owners carry general liability insurance. Residential landlords are covered under their property liability coverage. We identify the correct carrier and make timely claims — late claims can trigger policy coverage disputes.
Our Fee Structure
Contingency fee. No recovery, no fee. No upfront costs.
Related Pages
- Chandler Car Accident Lawyer
- Chandler Dog Bite Lawyer
- Chandler Personal Injury Lawyer
- Arizona Slip and Fall Overview
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to prove the property owner knew about the hazard?
Not necessarily. Arizona premises liability law holds owners liable when they knew OR reasonably should have known about the dangerous condition. If the hazard existed long enough that a routine inspection would have found it, the owner is responsible.
What if I was partly at fault for the fall?
Arizona follows pure comparative fault (ARS 12-2505). You can recover even if you were partly at fault. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault, but you are not barred from recovery. Insurers often raise the open-and-obvious doctrine to inflate your fault percentage — an attorney can counter this.
How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim?
2 years from the date of the fall under ARS 12-542. But surveillance footage at commercial properties is often overwritten within 30 days. Don’t wait.
What should I do immediately after a fall?
Report it to the property manager and get a copy of the incident report. Photograph the hazard before it’s cleaned up or repaired. Collect witness contact information. Seek medical attention. Do not give a recorded statement to the property owner’s insurer without counsel.
Ready to Talk?
Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Speak directly with Josh Wood.