A floor mat looks harmless until one edge curls, bunches or slides under someone’s foot. In a Phoenix store, apartment lobby or office building, that small hazard can send a person hard onto tile, concrete or another unforgiving surface. For older adults, a fall like...
Can escalators and elevators pose safety risks?
You rely on escalators and elevators to navigate malls, medical centers and other establishments safely. However, when property owners prioritize profits over maintenance, these tools of accessibility can quickly become sources of life-altering trauma. Understanding...
Can Cognitive Decline Affect The Statute Of Limitations For An Elderly Parent’s Case?
Many adult children watch a parent slip into dementia or Alzheimer’s and miss important details. Later, you learn your parent suffered a serious injury long ago, perhaps from a fall at a store or apartment complex. When you connect the dots, the deadline to file may...
Is constructive notice key in Arizona slip-and-fall claims today?
Slip-and-fall injuries can happen in stores, apartment buildings and on city sidewalks across Arizona. When someone gets hurt, a common question is whether the property owner was careless. People call one important legal idea in these cases constructive notice....
Why notice can make or break your Arizona slip and fall claim
Slip and fall injuries hit older adults the hardest, and many happen because a hazard sits too long on a walkway or floor. In Arizona, your claim depends on whether the property owner had notice of the danger. The legal duty to maintain safe premises and the burden of...
Who is liable when you fall on food debris outside a restaurant?
In Arizona, restaurant patrons are entitled to safe passage to and from dining establishments. Still, food debris outside entrances can create dangerous conditions that lead to injuries. Liability is not automatically assigned to the restaurant when you suffer a fall...
How long does it take to settle a slip-and-fall case?
Perhaps you were walking through a store and slipped on a puddle, tripped on a snag in the carpet, or stumbled down a broken stair. Whatever caused the accident, those injured due to hazardous conditions on someone else's property can often hold the property owner...
When understaffing contributes to a grocery store slip-and-fall
When visitors fall at a grocery store or similar business, they may have grounds for a premises liability lawsuit. Those hurt due to unsafe property conditions may have a right to request compensation for their injuries and property damage expenses. Typically, those...
Slip-and-fall accident at a resort: What happens next?
Summertime is here. You decide to enjoy a trip to a resort with your family. Suddenly, you witness your mother slipping from a handrail and falling on the floor. She cries out and tells you that her wrist seems to be broken. How can you best assist in this situation...
What to do if you slip and fall on a wet floor in a store
Slipping and falling in a store can be a frightening experience, especially if it happens because of a wet floor with no warning signs. Arizona stores have a responsibility to keep their premises safe for customers. Knowing your options after such an incident can help...