Premises Liability

Many claims resolve through negotiation, but settlement is not guaranteed. Litigation may become necessary when the insurer denies that the condition was dangerous, disputes notice, blames the injured person, challenges ...

There is no standard settlement amount. Value depends on the strength of the liability evidence, severity and permanence of the injury, medical treatment, future care, lost income, reduced earning ability, ...

Claims involving a city, county, public school, transit system, public employee, or another government entity are subject to special rules. Arizona generally requires a legally sufficient notice of claim within ...

Responsibility may rest with the property owner, landlord, management company, maintenance contractor, security company, tenant, or another party. The answer depends on where the accident occurred, who controlled that part ...

A claim may be possible when a dangerous condition at a private residence causes an injury. In many situations, the claim is handled through homeowners or renters insurance rather than ...

The timing of the hazard can become an important issue. The investigation may examine surveillance footage, inspection schedules, employee assignments, cleaning records, witness accounts, earlier complaints, and the nature of ...

Possibly. A property owner or insurance company may argue that the condition was open and obvious and that you should have avoided it. However, visibility does not automatically end every ...

Perez Law Group offers free consultations for premises liability claims. Personal injury cases are generally handled on a contingency-fee basis, meaning you do not pay attorney fees unless the firm ...