Arizona Slip & Fall FAQs
Premises cases turn on what the property owner knew and when. Here is how Arizona handles the questions people ask most after a fall.
Is the property owner automatically responsible because I fell?
No. You generally have to show the owner created the hazard, knew about it, or should have found it through reasonable inspection — and then failed to fix or warn about it. Read more →
They say I should have been watching where I was going.
That is a comparative-fault argument, not a defense that ends the case. Arizona reduces recovery by your share of fault rather than barring it. Read more →
How long do I have to file in Arizona?
Generally two years. If you fell on public property — a city building, a public park, a government office — a notice of claim is due within 180 days. Read more →
Does it matter why I was on the property?
It can. Arizona's duty analysis takes account of whether you were an invited customer, a social guest, or a trespasser, and the duty owed differs accordingly. Read more →
The store says there is no video. Now what?
Footage is usually overwritten within days, which is why a preservation demand sent immediately matters. Incident reports, maintenance logs, and employee accounts often fill the gap. Read more →
Are premises damages capped in Arizona?
No. Arizona's constitution prohibits caps on injury or death damages. Read more →
What is a slip and fall case worth?
It depends on the injury, the treatment required, lost income, and how clearly the hazard can be traced to the owner's knowledge. Read more →
What does it cost to hire a lawyer?
Nothing up front — contingency fee, free confidential review. Read more →
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