Have you suffered injuries because of a dangerous condition on someone else’s property in Tucson, Arizona? Call AJ Law, PLC at (602) 512-1933 for a free consultation today. You have rights as a victim, and our experienced Tucson premises liability lawyers can help you fight for the financial justice you deserve.
We’re award-winning Arizona trial attorneys with over 20 years of collective experience litigating complex, high-stakes disputes for accident victims and their families. We’ve helped clients win over $50 million in damages, and now we’re ready to help you achieve maximum compensation in your premises liability case, too.
Why Choose AJ Law, PLC for Help With a Premises Liability Lawsuit in Tucson, AZ
Just because a business or property owner might be liable for your recent injuries doesn’t mean they’ll be quick to take responsibility and make you whole. Instead, you should be prepared for a fight and take steps to give yourself the upper hand during the claims process. AJ Law, PLC can help.
Injury victims and families in Tucson, AZ, trust our firm because we:
- Are highly rated, aggressive legal advocates
- Have a multi-million-dollar track record of success
- Are focused on exceptional client service and achieving strong case results
- Are recognized as members of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Have been named to The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Have earned recognition from Super Lawyers
- Are backed by hundreds of five-star Google reviews from former clients
We know the stakes are high and that you may have one opportunity to hold a negligent property owner accountable. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation with a Tucson personal injury attorney.
What Is Premises Liability?
Premises liability is an area of tort law that allows individuals to sue property owners for avoidable injuries or deaths. In Arizona, the owner or manager of property assumes a duty to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition. If they don’t, and a hazard or dangerous condition persists on the premises, they can be liable if a lawful guest gets hurt.
What duty of care is owed to lawful guests? It depends. Arizona recognizes different duties for different types of guests, depending on classification. When you enter someone else’s property, you’ll fall into one of three categories: invitee, licensee, or trespasser.
Invitees
You’re an invitee if you enter public property or private property with consent if the owner derives a business-related benefit from your visit. You’d be considered an invitee if you ate a meal at a Tucson restaurant, went to work out at a local fitness club, or shopped for groceries at a local store.
For invitees, property owners in Arizona have to inspect regularly for hazards, make prompt repairs when they have actual or constructive knowledge of a hazard, and/or provide adequate warnings of known dangers.
Licensees
You’re a licensee if you enter property with consent for personal or social reasons. You’d be considered a licensee if you went to visit a friend at their home, attempted to solicit business on someone else’s property, or ran into a local grocery store to use the restroom (without the intent to purchase anything).
Property owners don’t have to inspect to protect licensees, but must make repairs and provide warnings.
Trespassers
You’re a trespasser if you enter private property without consent. In Arizona, property owners don’t have a duty to protect trespassers from reasonably foreseeable threats of harm or hidden dangers. There is one major exception: attractive nuisances that might draw young children onto the premises.
In these cases, an owner of property must take steps to prevent children from being harmed by manmade hazards that would be likely to draw their interest, like a swimming pool.
What Do I Have To Prove To Win a Premises Liability Lawsuit in Tucson?
You might have the standing to bring and win a premises liability lawsuit if you’ve been injured on someone else’s property while you were lawfully on the premises. Premises liability cases are based on negligence. When you bring your claim, you’ll have the burden of proving the owner was negligent because they failed to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition, and, in turn, you got hurt.
Essential elements of a successful premises liability case include:
- Duty: The property owner owed you a duty of care because you were lawfully on the premises as an invitee or licensee
- Breach: The property owner failed to inspect the premises and/or fix a hazard of which they had knowledge and/or warn you about a threat to your safety, which was a breach of the duty of care owed to you under Arizona law
- Causation: The property owner’s failure to maintain the premises in a reasonably safe condition caused an accident in which you were injured or a loved one was killed, and
- Damages: You’ve suffered damages
Ultimately, you need to demonstrate that a hazard persisted on the owner’s property and, had they taken reasonable steps to keep their premises safe, it wouldn’t have been there or you would have known about it.
Types of Premises Liability Cases We Handle
Our Arizona premises liability attorneys in Tucson represent clients in cases involving:
- Slip and fall accidents
- Falls from heights
- Struck by an object accidents
- Fires and explosions
- Toxic exposure
- Assault
- Sexual assault
- Negligent security
- Swimming pool accidents
- Dog bites
- Building collapse accidents
- Broken sidewalk accidents
- Stair accidents
- Amusement park accidents
These cases require close attention to detail, in-depth knowledge of complex Arizona laws, and resources to investigate and unravel complex issues regarding fault and liability. It’s why you want to call AJ Law, PLC, and have our top-rated trial-ready legal team take charge of your premises liability case.
Don’t hesitate to contact us to discuss your premises liability case today.
Can Shared Fault Affect the Settlement in My Arizona Premises Liability Case?
It’s possible. If the property owner argues that you’re partially to blame for your recent accident and injuries, it can potentially reduce your financial recovery. Under Arizona’s pure comparative negligence rule, a plaintiff’s damages can be reduced proportionately to shared fault.
It’s important to anticipate attempts to blame you and have a plan in place to fight back. The less liability you’re assigned, the more money you can potentially recover when your premises liability case is resolved.
How Much Is My Premises Liability Lawsuit Worth?
Many factors will be relevant when calculating what your premises liability case is worth:
- The severity of your physical injuries
- Changes in your income and earning capacity
- Disability
- Shared responsibility for your accident and injuries
- Changes in your quality of life
- Your age and life expectancy
- Available insurance benefits and coverage limits
More serious injuries tend to warrant higher financial recoveries. However, never underestimate what your insurance claim or lawsuit might be worth. Even minor or moderate injuries can be costly, especially if you struggle with long-term effects or consequences.
What Compensation Can I Get if I Win My Premises Liability Case?
As the plaintiff in a premises liability lawsuit in Tucson, you’ll have the opportunity to request economic damages and non-economic damages for:
- Medical bills
- Lost wages
- Disability
- Diminished earning capacity
- Nursing care
- Rehabilitation
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Chronic pain
- Loss of enjoyment of life
- Loss of consortium
- PTSD
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Emotional distress
Punitive damages can also be sought if your premises liability lawsuit goes to trial in Pima County, AZ. A jury can award exemplary damages as punishment when it’s clear that the defendant acted maliciously or with a conscious disregard for your safety.
How Much Does It Cost To Hire a Premises Liability Attorney in Tucson?
Our Tucson premises liability attorneys work on a contingency fee basis. It costs nothing out of pocket or up front to hire our law firm. We only get paid when we successfully recover compensation for your premises liability case.
Our fees are a percentage of your settlement or jury award. We’ll also be reimbursed for any costs incurred in litigating your case. If we don’t win, you pay nothing. End of story.
What Is the Statute of Limitations for Arizona Premises Liability Lawsuits?
In Arizona, a two-year statute of limitations applies to most premises liability lawsuits. This provides a two-year window in which you can formally pursue compensation from a negligent property owner and/or their insurance company.
You lose the ability to assert a legal claim once the two-year statute of limitations runs out, so it’s important to take prompt action.
Schedule a Free Consultation With an Experienced Tucson Premises Liability Lawyer
A Tucson, Arizona, property owner was negligent. Now, they need to be held accountable for the injuries and suffering you’ve experienced because of their mistakes. Our Tucson premises liability attorneys can help you fight for justice.
AJ Law, PLC brings powerful, personalized legal representation to injury victims and families in Tucson. Backed by two decades of combined experience, we help clients recover millions of dollars in high-stakes legal disputes every year.
We offer a free consultation, so reach out to our trusted team for assistance today.
