Slip and Fall Lawyer in Surprise, AZ
Property owners in Arizona have a duty to maintain safe conditions. If their negligence caused your fall, you have a right to compensation.
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Premises Liability in Arizona
Arizona property owners 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. Liability turns on whether the owner knew or reasonably should have known about the hazardous condition.
Where Slip and Fall Cases Happen in Surprise
Surprise’s growing retail base generates a significant volume of commercial premises liability claims. The Prasada commercial development at Waddell Rd and Loop 303 is one of the largest new retail concentrations in the Northwest Valley, with high foot traffic and all the slip-and-fall exposure that comes with it. The Bell Road corridor through Surprise — running from 99th Ave to Cotton Lane — has multiple grocery stores, pharmacies, and big-box retailers that generate wet-floor and parking lot claims. Surprise Towne Center and Marley Park Village retail anchor Surprise’s residential areas with additional commercial premises exposure. The Northwest Regional Park and Surprise Recreation Campus facilities generate premises liability exposure from uneven outdoor surfaces, inadequate lighting, and maintenance lapses.
Arizona Law
- ARS 12-542 — 2-year statute of limitations for premises negligence
- ARS 12-2505 — Pure comparative fault: open-and-obvious hazard doctrine reduces but does not eliminate recovery
Evidence Is Time-Sensitive
Commercial surveillance footage is typically overwritten within 30 days. We send preservation demand letters at intake on every premises case.
What You Can Recover
- Medical bills and rehabilitation
- Lost wages during recovery
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent injury or reduced mobility
Our Fee Structure
Contingency fee. No fee unless we recover compensation for you. 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 holds owners liable when they knew or reasonably should have known about the dangerous condition. If it 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 partly at fault — your award is reduced by your fault percentage. Insurers use the open-and-obvious doctrine to inflate your fault; we counter it.
How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim?
2 years under ARS 12-542. But surveillance footage is often overwritten in 30 days — contact an attorney soon.
What should I do immediately after a fall?
Report it, get the incident report, photograph the hazard, collect witness contacts, seek medical attention, and do not give a recorded statement to the property insurer without counsel.
Ready to Talk?
Free consultation. No fee unless we win. Speak directly with Josh Wood.