Slips, trips, and falls can happen anywhere, including on a public sidewalk. Whether you are on private property or a government-owned slab of pavement, you can seek compensation for your injuries if your fall was someone else’s fault.
Property owners have an obligation to address dangerous hazards, and when they fail to do so, it can lead to a dangerous fall. If you have been hurt during a sidewalk slip and fall accident in Mesa, a skilled slip and fall attorney from Phillips Law Group can help you seek compensation.
When you fall on a cracked, uneven, or poorly maintained sidewalk, the injuries can be far more serious than people expect. Even what seems like a minor fall can lead to lingering pain and expensive medical treatment, especially as you notice your condition worsening in the following hours and days. Common injuries in Mesa sidewalk slip and fall cases include:
These injuries have the potential to be substantial, so it is always a good idea to seek out medical care as soon as possible. You can also protect your legal rights by discussing your injuries with Phillips Law Group.
Determining who is legally responsible for a sidewalk fall depends on where the accident happened and who had the duty to maintain the area. In many cases, private property owners are responsible for keeping sidewalks adjacent to their property reasonably safe. If a business or homeowner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it, they may be liable for your injuries.
In other situations, the City of Mesa or another government entity may be responsible for maintaining the sidewalk. Claims against government agencies follow different rules from claims against private parties. Arizona law requires you to file something called a Notice of Claim within a strict time frame before you can pursue a lawsuit. You have a limited amount of time to act in these cases, so any delay could hurt your case.
One of the most important ways our attorneys can help is by determining the cause of a Mesa sidewalk slip and fall accident. This gives us the opportunity to identify any party who might be liable for your losses.
Arizona follows a pure comparative fault system, which means your damages can be reduced if you are found partially responsible for your fall. For example, a property owner might argue that you were wearing improper footwear or had been warned of the hazard, and that your own behavior contributed to your injuries.
Even if you share some degree of fault, you can still recover damages from the property owner. However, the amount you receive will be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. If you are found 20 percent at fault, your total award would be reduced by that same percentage.
Insurance companies often try to shift as much blame as possible onto the injured person to limit what they have to pay. Our firm can develop a theory of negligence that highlights the extent of the other party’s fault while defending you from claims your were partially to blame.
If you have been hurt in a fall, it is time to explore your legal options. You might have a viable case for compensation, but the time to act is short. Phillips Law Group is here to help you get the recovery you are entitled to. Call about sidewalk slip and fall accidents in Mesa today.
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