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Phoenix Slip and Fall Lawyer Who Has Handled Cases Just Like Yours

Slip, trip, and fall accidents can occur anywhere, at any time, and in a variety of places, from private residences to commercial businesses.  These falls can cause all kinds of injuries, from broken bones to spinal injuries.  At Gage Mathers, our Phoenix slip and fall lawyer has decades of experience with slip and fall cases and has helped hundreds of people like you.

If you or someone you love has suffered a life-changing injury as a result of a fall outside the home, call Gage Mathers now so we can help you protect your legal rights and hold those responsible accountable for their negligence.

Our experienced Phoenix slip and fall injury lawyer knows the serious injuries that can occur in these slip-and-fall cases, from broken bones or concussions, to spinal cord injuries and death.  We’ve handled fall injury claims occurring at airports, homes, hospitals, hotels, restaurants, stores, and on sidewalks.  Our law firm can connect you with resources critical to your physical recovery.

Slip and Fall Accident Definition

The phrase “slip and fall accident” describes a personal injury case in which a person slips, trips, or falls due to a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else’s property.  People who suffer injuries in slip and fall or trip and fall accidents may be entitled to compensation if the conditions causing the fall could have been fixed or warned about.

In Arizona, you must show a property owner knew, or should have known, about the danger on their property and failed to remediate it or warn about it.  Arizona law also dictates that negligence can be proven when a property owner violates a statute, like those requiring handrails, ramps, or safer transitions.

What If the Owner Says They Didn’t Know About the Hazard?

This is not always a defense. Arizona law holds property owners responsible when they should have known about a dangerous condition, even if nobody reported it to them. Experienced injury lawyers know how to prove that.

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

People can fall as a result of many conditions.  We commonly see fall injury cases in Arizona from:

• Broken handrails or steps,
• Inadequate warnings,
• Inadequate lighting,
• Inconsistent or defecting flooring,
• Lack of warning signs,
• Objects on the floor,
• Objects protruding into an aisle or walkway,
• Poorly maintained flooring, like worn carpeting or broken tiles,
• Slick floors,
• Stairway defects, including handrails that cannot be grabbed,
• Uneven sidewalks,
• Wet floors.

Businesses and homeowners are expected to reduce fall risks and, if the risk cannot be reduced, then they must warn about the danger.

Arizona injury law does not give businesses a free pass just because they were busy or short-staffed. If they knew about a danger (or should have) and did nothing, that is negligence. Gage Mathers knows how to build that claim.

What Are The Most Common Slip and Fall Injuries?

According to the National Floor Safety Institute, fall accidents are responsible for significant injuries across all demographic groups.  Generally, fall injuries include:

• Back injury
• Broken bones
• Broken hip
• Broken pelvis
• Concussion
• Internal bleeding
• Facial injury
• Neck injury
• Nerve injury
• Soft tissue injury
• Spinal cord injury
• Traumatic brain injury

What makes fall injuries especially difficult is that the full picture often does not show up right away. This is why it’s critical to see a doctor immediately after a fall and to contact an injury lawyer before you give any statements to the property owner’s insurance company.

What an accident victim says early on can affect an entire claim. Our Phoenix slip and fall lawyer has litigated numerous slip and fall cases involving brain injury, broken bones, and neck and back injuries.

Where Do Slip-and-Fall Accidents Happen in Phoenix?

Phoenix’s heat, aging infrastructure, and foot traffic create real dangers. We see fall accidents from:

• Grocery stores and big-box retailers
• Restaurant and bar entrances, especially during monsoon season
• Hotel lobbies and pool decks
• Strip mall parking lots with cracked pavement and poor lighting
• Apartment complexes with neglected common areas

Our Phoenix fall lawyers can help you with a claim, no matter where you got your injury.

How Arizona Slip-and-Fall Liability Is Proven

In Arizona, a slip-and-fall claim usually depends on proving that a property owner knew, or reasonably should have known, about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn people about it. This is often called ‘constructive notice.’ For example, a spill that sits on the floor for an extended period, recurring drainage issues, or broken steps that remain unrepaired may all help show negligence.

Depending on the property, responsibility may fall on a landlord, business tenant, property manager, maintenance company, or another party responsible for the area.

Common Defenses Property Owners Use for Fall Claims

Property owners and insurers often argue that the hazard was obvious, that the injured person was distracted, or that they had no notice of the condition. These arguments do not automatically defeat a claim. 

Arizona follows comparative fault rules, which means responsibility can sometimes be shared. Early evidence such as surveillance footage, maintenance logs, and incident reports can make a major difference in proving what happened.

What Compensation Can You Recover After a Slip-and-Fall?

A serious fall touches every part of your life, not just the emergency room visit. Gage Mathers’ office fights to recover everything you’re owed, including compensation for:

Medical expenses: Current and future treatment, surgery, physical therapy, and prescriptions

• Lost wages: Income lost during recovery, and reduced earning capacity if your injuries don’t fully heal
• Pain and suffering: The physical pain and emotional toll you’ve had to carry
• Loss of enjoyment of life: When injuries keep you from the people and activities that matter most
• Insurance companies move fast with low offers. Don’t sign anything before you speak with a lawyer from Gage Mathers. Call us today!