Statute of Limitations: 2 Years
Most claims must be filed within 2 years of the date of injury. Missing this deadline will permanently bar your case.
Premises Liability Lawyer in Phoenix and Across Arizona
Property owners must keep visitors reasonably safe. When negligent security, pool hazards, or unsafe conditions cause injury, we hold them accountable.
Premises liability is a broad category of personal injury law covering injuries that happen on someone else's property due to dangerous conditions. This includes slip and falls, but also negligent security, swimming pool accidents, fires, falling objects, and many other hazards.
Arizona property owners — including businesses, landlords, and homeowners — have a duty to maintain reasonably safe premises. When they don't, and someone is injured, our firm holds them accountable.
We investigate quickly to preserve evidence (security footage, maintenance records, prior complaints) and identify every responsible party — owner, manager, security company, contractor, or insurer.
Types of Premises Liability Cases
- Slip and fall (see our slip and fall page)
- Negligent security (assaults, robberies)
- Swimming pool accidents and drownings
- Fires and burns
- Falling merchandise in stores
- Inadequate lighting
- Defective stairs and elevators
- Toxic exposure
- Dog bites on property
- Construction site injuries (non-employees)
What to Do After a Premises Injury
- 01Get medical attention
- 02Report the incident in writing to the property owner/manager
- 03Document everything — photos, witnesses, written report
- 04Don't speak to the property owner's insurance company
- 05Preserve evidence
- 06Contact a premises liability attorney
What Compensation You May Be Entitled To
Common categories of damages we pursue for clients.
Medical Bills
Past and future medical care, surgeries, therapy, and prescriptions.
Lost Wages
Income lost during recovery and time off for medical appointments.
Pain & Suffering
Physical pain and discomfort caused by your injuries.
Emotional Distress
Anxiety, depression, PTSD, and other psychological harm.
Property Damage
Vehicle repair or replacement and damaged personal items.
Loss of Earning Capacity
Reduced ability to earn income going forward.
Loss of Consortium
Loss of companionship and support for spouses and family.
Disability / Disfigurement
Long-term limitations and visible scarring or disability.
Arizona Legal Info You Should Know
Visitor Status Matters
Duty owed depends on whether you were an invitee, licensee, or trespasser. Invitees receive the highest duty of care.
Arizona Pool Fence Law
Specific fencing requirements apply to residential pools. Violations are evidence of negligence in pool injury cases.
Negligent Security Cases
Property owners may be liable for criminal acts of third parties when the harm was reasonably foreseeable and security was inadequate.
Why Choose Saguaro for Your Case
Local
Five offices spanning the Phoenix metro, from Avondale in the West Valley to Mesa in the East. We know Arizona courts, judges, and insurance companies.
Bilingual
Spanish-speaking staff at every location, every step of the way. Your case is handled in the language you're most comfortable with.
Experienced
Decades of combined experience handling Arizona personal injury cases. We've recovered millions for clients across the state.
No Fee Promise
You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you. Free consultations. Case-related expenses advanced on your behalf.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Any injury caused by a dangerous condition on another's property — falls, drownings, fires, assaults due to negligent security, and more.
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DON'T WAIT
Arizona's Statute of Limitations is 2 Years.
The sooner you call, the more we can do to protect your rights. Call us 24/7 — there's no charge to find out if you have a case.
(602) 555-0100