Slip and Fall Lawyer in Mesa, 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 Mesa: What the Law Requires
Property owners in Arizona — commercial and residential — have a legal duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions for lawful visitors. When they fail, and someone is injured as a result, the injured person has a right to compensation. The standard in Arizona turns on what the owner knew or reasonably should have known about the hazard. “I didn’t know” is not a complete defense when a reasonable inspection would have found the problem.
Where Slip and Fall Cases Happen in Mesa
Mesa premises liability cases commonly arise at:
- Mesa Riverview — the Power Road retail corridor directly adjacent to our office; high foot traffic, parking lot hazards, and store floor conditions are common sources
- Superstition Springs Mall and surrounding retail
- Fiesta Mall area commercial properties
- Mesa Community College campus facilities
- Banner Desert Medical Center parking structures and walkways
- Home Depot, Walmart, and grocery stores along Baseline and Southern Ave
- Residential rental properties — landlord liability for common area maintenance failures
Arizona Law
- ARS 12-542 — 2-year statute of limitations for premises negligence claims
- ARS 12-2505 — Pure comparative fault; the open-and-obvious doctrine reduces but does not eliminate recovery
Insurance and Who Pays
Commercial property owners carry commercial general liability (CGL) insurance. Residential landlords are covered under their property insurance liability section. Homeowners are covered under homeowners liability. Identifying the correct insurance carrier — and making a timely claim — matters because policies often have notice requirements.
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
Evidence Is Time-Sensitive
Surveillance footage at commercial properties is often overwritten within 30 days. Hazards get fixed before documentation happens. Witnesses scatter. Send a preservation demand letter to the property owner immediately. We do this at intake on every premises case.
Court and Process
Civil claims file in Maricopa County Superior Court; smaller claims may proceed in Mesa Justice Court (222 E. Javelina Ave, Mesa).
Our Fee Structure
Contingency fee. No recovery, no fee. No upfront costs.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I have to prove the property owner knew about the hazard?
Not necessarily. Arizona premises liability law holds property owners liable when they knew or reasonably should have known about a dangerous condition. If a hazard existed long enough that a reasonable inspection would have found it, the owner is responsible even without actual knowledge.
What if I was partly at fault for the fall?
Arizona follows pure comparative fault under ARS 12-2505. If you are found 20% at fault, you recover 80% of your damages. You are not barred from recovery even if you share some fault. However, insurers routinely argue the open-and-obvious-hazard doctrine — that you should have seen it — to increase your fault percentage. An attorney can counter this argument.
How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim in Arizona?
2 years from the date of the fall under ARS 12-542. However, surveillance footage at commercial properties is often overwritten within 30 days. Do not wait to contact an attorney.
What evidence should I preserve after a fall?
Request that the property preserve all surveillance footage immediately. File an incident report if at a business. Photograph the hazard and your injuries before anything is cleaned up or repaired. Collect witness contact information. Seek medical attention and document the injury mechanism in your records.
Ready to Talk?
Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Speak directly with Josh Wood.