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If you were hurt on someone else's property — whether it was a wet floor at a grocery store, a cracked sidewalk outside a restaurant, or a poorly lit parking lot — you may be entitled to compensation. At Sher Law Group PLLC, we offer a Phoenix premises liability attorney free consultation so you can get honest answers about your case before committing to anything. There is no cost to speak with us, and we never charge a fee unless we win for you.

What Is Premises Liability Under Arizona Law?

Premises liability is the area of law that holds property owners and occupiers responsible when someone is injured due to an unsafe condition on their property. In Arizona, this duty of care is governed by common law principles and the state's negligence framework, including the comparative fault rules found under A.R.S. § 12-2505. Put simply, if a property owner knew — or reasonably should have known — about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you about it, they may be legally liable for your injuries.

Arizona recognizes different categories of visitors, and the duty owed to each can vary:

• Invitees — customers, shoppers, or guests invited onto the property for a business purpose. Property owners owe the highest duty of care to invitees, including actively inspecting for hazards.
• Licensees — social guests or others who enter with permission. Owners must warn of known dangers but are not required to actively inspect.
• Trespassers — generally owed the least protection, though Arizona law still requires property owners to refrain from willful or wanton harm.

Most premises liability cases in Phoenix involve invitees — people injured at businesses, retail stores, apartment complexes, hotels, or public spaces.

Common Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle

Our Slip and Falls practice covers a wide range of incidents where property owners failed to maintain safe conditions. Some of the most common situations we see include:

• Wet or slippery floors without warning signs in grocery stores or restaurants
• Uneven pavement, broken steps, or damaged walkways
• Inadequate lighting in parking lots, stairwells, or hallways
• Falling merchandise or improperly stacked shelving in retail stores
• Swimming pool accidents at hotels or apartment complexes
• Dog bites or animal attacks on someone's property
• Negligent security leading to assault or injury

If your situation involves a combination of factors — for example, you were a pedestrian struck near a poorly maintained property entrance — our personal injury lawyers can evaluate every angle of your claim to make sure nothing is overlooked.

Arizona's Comparative Fault Rule and How It Affects Your Claim

One of the most important things to understand about Arizona premises liability cases is how the state handles shared fault. Arizona follows a pure comparative negligence system under A.R.S. § 12-2505. This means that even if you are found partially at fault for your own injury — say, you were looking at your phone when you slipped — you can still recover compensation. Your award would simply be reduced by your percentage of fault.

For example, if a jury determines your damages are $100,000 but finds you were 20% responsible, you would still recover $80,000. This is a much more favorable rule than the contributory negligence standard used in some other states, which can bar recovery entirely if you were even slightly at fault. That said, insurance adjusters will use comparative fault as a tool to minimize what they offer you — which is exactly why having an experienced attorney in your corner matters.

To learn more about how comparative fault works in Arizona injury cases, read our related post on Arizona Comparative Negligence Law Explained.

What to Do After a Premises Liability Accident in Phoenix

The steps you take in the hours and days after your injury can have a significant impact on the strength of your claim. Here is what we generally recommend:

• Report the incident — Tell the property owner, manager, or security staff right away and ask for a written incident report.
• Document the scene — Take photos or video of the hazard, your injuries, and the surrounding area before anything is cleaned up or repaired.
• Get witness information — Names and contact details of anyone who saw what happened can be invaluable later.
• Seek medical attention promptly — Even if you feel okay initially, some injuries like soft tissue damage or concussions may not be immediately obvious. A medical record also establishes a timeline.
• Avoid giving recorded statements — Property owners and their insurers may contact you quickly. You are not obligated to provide a recorded statement before speaking with an attorney.
• Contact an attorney early — Arizona's statute of limitations for personal injury claims is generally two years from the date of injury under A.R.S. § 12-542, but evidence disappears fast.

Why Choose Sher Law Group for Your Phoenix Premises Liability Case?

At Sher Law Group PLLC, we represent injured people in Phoenix, Scottsdale, and throughout the Valley — never insurance companies or large corporations. We understand that a slip and fall or premises accident can mean missed work, mounting medical bills, and real uncertainty about your future. Our attorneys take the time to investigate your case thoroughly, gather evidence, and fight for the full compensation you deserve — including medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and more.

We also handle other injury matters, including working with car accident attorneys on cases where a vehicle collision happens on or near a negligently maintained property.

Our approach is straightforward: no upfront fees, no hourly billing, and no payment of any kind unless we recover money for you. That means there is genuinely no financial risk to reaching out.

Schedule Your Phoenix Premises Liability Attorney Free Consultation Today

You should not have to figure this out alone. If you or someone you love was injured on another person's or business's property anywhere in the Phoenix metro area, we want to hear your story. A Phoenix premises liability attorney free consultation with Sher Law Group costs you nothing and could make all the difference in understanding your rights and options.

Call us today at 480-418-7437 or reach out through our website to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation. We are ready to help.