When an accident or injury occurs to a visitor or tenant living on another person's property, the owner of the property may be liable (legally responsible) if it can be proved that their negligence or recklessness led to the injury. If you have been injured through a slip and fall accident at someone else's home or business which you believe may be a result the negligence or recklessness of another person, you may be able to file a lawsuit to recover the costs involved to pay for your medical bills, any lost earnings or other pain, disfigurement, emotional distress or permanent physical disability you have suffered.

In cases involving slip and fall accidents, generally plaintiffs must prove that the property owners either failed to maintain the property or created unsafe conditions which caused the injury, or knew about the dangerous premises or unsafe hazard but didn't alert visitors or tenants to this fact. Also important is whether or not the unsafe condition was permanent or temporary. In instances where the condition was temporary, the length of time it existed may have bearing on your ability to prove your case.

IMPORTANT: If an insurance claims agent for the person at fault calls to "interview" you, decline -- at least until you have spoken with an attorney. Despite what the insurance agent might tell you, he is NOT "just trying to help."

If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident in the greater Phoenix, Arizona area, which you believe is due to a property owner's negligence, we'd like to hear from you.

Contact us online or call at 480-281-3838 to arrange a consultation. When results matter, choose The Watkin Law Office, P.C.

The Watkin Law Office, P.C. represents serious injury and wrongful death clients throughout Arizona, including Phoenix, Scottsdale, Tempe, Mesa, Chandler, Gilbert, Glendale, Peoria, Cave Creek, Carefree, Fountain Hills, Paradise Valley, Surprise, Queen Creek, Apache Junction, Goodyear, Casa Grande, Gila Bend, Tucson, Flagstaff, Sedona, Prescott, Wickenburg, Sun City, Anthem, Payson, Yuma, Lake Havasu City, Kingman, Show Low, Pinetop, Lakeside — Maricopa County, Pima County, Pinal County, Coconino County, Yuma County, Navajo County, Apache County, Mohave County, Yavapai County and Gila County.