Phoenix Premises Liability Attorneys
Fighting For Those Who Were Injured on Someone Else’s Property in Arizona
Property owners and managers are responsible for maintaining a safe, hazard-free environment. Failure to do so puts people at risk of suffering from entirely preventable injuries – if you or someone you love was injured as a result of dangerous property conditions, you may be able to file a lawsuit in order to seek compensation to cover your medical bills and any other damages you may incur.
At MayesTelles PLLC, our Phoenix premises liability attorneys have spent their careers fighting for the rights of clients throughout Arizona. If you or someone you love was injured due to hazardous property conditions, contact us today to discuss your case. We can help you determine whether or not you may be within your rights to file a lawsuit, and we will work with you to create a plan of action that best suits your needs.
Give us a call at (602) 428-7104 to speak with our Phoenix premises liability lawyer today.
What To Do After a Premises Liability Accident
The steps you take right after an accident on someone else’s property can affect both your health and your legal claim. Your first priority should always be to get the medical care you need, whether that means calling 911 or visiting a nearby emergency room or urgent care clinic in Phoenix. Prompt treatment not only helps protect your well-being, it also creates medical records that connect your injuries to the incident, which insurers and defense attorneys often review closely when evaluating premises liability cases.
If you are able, you should also report the incident to the property owner, manager, or appropriate employee and ask that an incident report be created, especially if the accident occurred at a business such as a store, restaurant, or hotel. Try to obtain contact information for any witnesses, and take photos or video of the area where you were hurt, including the hazard, lighting conditions, and any warning signs or lack of signs. Preserving this information early can help your lawyer later on, because property conditions can be quickly cleaned up, repaired, or changed once an injury has occurred.
You will also want to avoid giving detailed statements or signing documents for an insurance company before you have had a chance to speak with an attorney, particularly when the adjuster represents a business in the Phoenix area. Insurers may contact you soon after an incident near places like shopping centers along I-10 or busy retail corridors and ask for recorded statements that can later be used to limit or deny your claim. By consulting with a premises liability attorney, Phoenix residents can turn to for guidance, you can better understand your rights, learn what information you should and should not share, and allow your lawyer to communicate with the insurance company on your behalf.
Common Premises Liability Law Questions
Premises liability law can be complicated to understand – here are some of the most common questions we receive:
What does premises liability mean?
Premises liability is the area of law that holds a landowner, someone who possesses property, or someone tasked with maintaining that property liable for injuries that take place on the property in question. Lawsuits are usually brought when the injury is caused by a hazardous condition that the person responsible was aware of and failed to either warn visitors of or properly address.
I was injured. Can I file a lawsuit?
That depends on several factors, including whether or not the person responsible reasonably should have known about and addressed the hazard. In certain temporary conditions, like liquid spills, there are several other key factors you need to take into account, such as how long the spill was present or if it was a recurring issue in that area. Your attorney will be able to help you determine whether or not the person responsible can be considered liable.
What do I need to do for my claim to be successful?
You need to be able to prove that your injuries were directly caused by negligence or wrongdoing on the part of the person responsible for maintaining the property.
What are some examples of hazardous or dangerous conditions? Some of the more common examples include:
- Dangerous pets
- Dog bites
- Dead trees or branches
- Loose roofing materials
- Potholes
- Icy pavement or sidewalks
- Unmarked wet floors
- Poor lighting
- Inadequate security
- Missing or broken railings
- Broken ladders or staircases
- Open wells
- Open drainage ditches
Premises liability law can be complicated to understand, so your best course of action is to speak with a qualified attorney in order to determine whether or not you have the necessary evidence and information to continue with your lawsuit.
Contact Our Premises Liability Lawyer in Phoenix Today
Our Phoenix premises liability lawyers at MayesTelles PLLC are passionate about defending the rights of injured victims in order to secure them the compensation they deserve so that they can move forward with their lives.
When you contact our firm, we will listen carefully to your story, answer your questions about medical bills, lost income, and dealing with property owners or their insurance companies, and outline the next steps in clear language. We are familiar with how insurers evaluate slip and fall claims, negligent security cases, and other property-related injuries in the Phoenix area, and we use that knowledge to prepare claims thoroughly so that our clients are in a stronger position during negotiations or, when necessary, in court.
Because serious injuries can require treatment at major medical centers in and around Phoenix and may keep you away from work for weeks or months, choosing the right premises liability lawyer Phoenix accident victims can rely on is an important decision. We offer free initial consultations so you can learn about your options without added financial strain, and we can handle communication with insurance adjusters and defense lawyers so that you can focus on healing while we focus on building your case.
Call us today at (602) 428-7104 to speak with our Phoenix premises liability attorney.
We've Won Thousands of Cases
From complete case dismissals in Dangerous Crimes Against Children matters to DUI charges dropped to reckless driving — here is a sample of what our attorneys have achieved for clients across Phoenix and Arizona.
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Charges Reduced to Reckless Driving
Client R.C. was stopped by Mesa Police for a civil traffic violation and later charged with DUI, Extreme DUI, and Super Extreme DUI in a justice court. During the course of their representation, MayesTelles attorneys discovered important inconsistencies in the police reports. When we presented these issues to the State, the prosecutor’s office agreed to drop all DUI charges.
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Fatal Commercial Vehicle Accident
MayesTelles Client A.F. and her husband tragically lost their unborn child as a result of the negligence of an individual operating a commercial vehicle in Yuma, Arizona. After substantial investigation including accident reconstruction and filing a lawsuit, the insurance company paid out the policy limits of $1,000,000.00.
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4 Counts of Aggravated DUI Dismissed
Client M.W. was charged with 4 counts of Aggravated DUI in the Maricopa County Superior Court in July 2016 for allegedly riding a motorized bicycle under the influence. The attorneys at MayesTelles demanded that the State include certain materials in their presentation to the grand jury, resulting in the grand jury refusing to indict and the case being dismissed.
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Client Charged with DUI
Client, GS, charged with DUI - sentence was reduced to reckless driving.
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Client Facing Assault Felony
M.L. was charged with 1 count of Aggravated Assault, a class 3 dangerous felony. She plead guilty to Aggravated Assault, a class 6 undesignated felony, with a stipulation to 3 months of initial jail. She received credit for 32 days and the rest of the jail time was deferred. She was placed on 3 years of supervised probation. She has the opportunity to designate the offense a misdemeanor after successfully completing probation. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with DUI
Our client, A.R, was charged with 1 count of DUI and 1 count of Failure to Control Speed to Avoid a Collision. During extensive pre-trial investigation, it was discovered that the police made many errors in how they handled the case. We were able to get the client's charges reduced to reckless driving. Location: Glendale City Court
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Client Charged with Four Felony Counts
Our client, Ms. D., was charged with two counts of forgery - a class 4 Felony as well as theft - a class 2 Felony and also fraudulent schemes and artifices - a class 2 Felony. We were able to get her conviction reduced to a class 6 undesignated felony with the opportunity to reduce further to a misdemeanor. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Trespass & Assault
Our client, T.C., was charged in Maricopa County Superior Court on July 8, 2015 with 1 count of Criminal Trespass, a class 6 felony, and 1 count Assault, a class 2 Misdemeanor. On September 9, 2015, after an 8-day jury trial, our client was found not guilty on both charges. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Shoplifting
Our client, Ms. H., was charged with shoplifting - a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get her conviction set aside. Location: Phoenix Municipal Court
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Client Faced 5 Felony Sex Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with five counts of felony sex offenses, including two counts of Sex Conduct with a Minor and three counts of Molestation of a Child. We were able to get the case dismissed upon a successful Motion to Dismiss. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
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Client Charged with Disorderly Conduct
Our client, K.F., was charged with Disorderly Conduct, a class 1 misdemeanor. We were able to get this client's case dismissed. Location: Tempe Municipal Court
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Client Facing Multiple Criminal Charges
Our client, L.S., was charged on October 20, 2014 in Mesa for an assault, disorderly conduct, and criminal damage. MayesTelles PLLC was able to get those charges dismissed.
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Client Facing Multiple Domestic Violence Offenses
Our client, Ms. C., was facing charges of assault / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), disorderly conduct / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor), and criminal damage / domestic violence (class 1 misdemeanor). We were able to get our client's case dismissed. Location: Mesa Municipal Court
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Charged with Assault & Failure to Appear
Our client, L.S., was charged in Phoenix on December 27, 2014 for assault and failure to appear. After completing diversion, our client's case was dismissed.
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Multiple Felony Theft Offenses
Our client, Mr. C., was charged with Theft of Means of Transportation (Class 3 Felony) and Trafficking in Stolen Property (Class 3 Felony). Both class 3 felonies have a possible sentencing range of 2 - 8.75 years in prison. We were able to get our client's charge reduced to a Class 1 Misdemeanor with no jail time. Location: Maricopa County Superior Court
Why Choose MayesTelles PLLC?
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200+ Years of Combined ExperienceExperience spanning criminal defense, personal injury & immigration
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1,000+ Cases · Acquittals & Case Dismissals
Felonies, misdemeanors, sex crimes, DUI, drug charges & more
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers — both founding partners
The National Trial Lawyers · Invite only · Mayes & Telles
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Available 24/7 — including weekends & holidays
We pick up. Pre-charge intervention available from the first call.
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Former Prosecutors & Law Enforcement
MCAO Sex Crimes Unit · DEA · Secret Service · U.S. Air Force
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AV Preeminent® · J. Blake Mayes
Martindale-Hubbell® highest peer rating · Since 2009