Stepping on an unmarked puddle of water can very quickly lead to you slipping and getting severely hurt in an ensuing fall. Because of that, it is vital for both commercial and residential property owners to be aware of spills, leaks, and other possible sources of wet floors on their property, and then to promptly clean up, cordon off, or otherwise address the hazard so that lawful visitors do not accidentally slip on it.
Unfortunately, not every landowner in the Grand Canyon State is as responsible in this regard as they should be, which means that wet floors are one of the most common causes of slip and fall injuries statewide. If you have been hurt in a wet floor accident in Peoria and want to explore your options for seeking civil recovery, a qualified slip and fall lawyer from Phillips Law Group can answer any questions you have about your potential claim and, once retained, guide you step by step through the process of demanding the compensation you deserve.
Arizona’s premises liability laws can be complex, especially for those unfamiliar with civil litigation. In simple terms, property owners have different “duties of care” based on the reason a person is on their property. Specifically, landowners must promptly address known hazards, warn lawful visitors—such as by placing a “wet floor” sign—about existing dangers, and routinely inspect their property for undiscovered hazards to protect “invitees” who are there for the owner’s financial benefit.
What this all means in the context of wet floor injury lawsuits in Peoria is that a landowner does not necessarily need to have direct personal knowledge of a wet floor to hold civil liability for an injury caused by that hazard. If a retail store owner, for example, failed to ensure their employees regularly checked store aisles for spills and leaks, they could be liable based on the “constructive knowledge” they should have had of that hazard.
In addition to proving that a Peoria landowner should have done more to prevent a wet floor injury, a capable slip and fall lawyer can also help with navigating past procedural obstacles that might otherwise get in the way of an injured person getting paid what they deserve. To start with, legal counsel can help build the strongest possible lawsuit or settlement demand within the deadline set by the statute of limitations. As per Arizona Revised Statutes §12-542, this is usually two years after the accident in question happened.
Furthermore, a legal representative can proactively fight allegations of “comparative fault” made against an injured person—in other words, accusations that they were partly at fault for causing their own injury through their own negligent conduct. Otherwise, A.R.S. §12-2505 would allow a court to assign a percentage of fault to that injured person and then reduce the value of their final damage award by that same percentage.
Falling unexpectedly on an unmarked wet floor can be a lot more than a brief embarrassment if it leads to you suffering a serious injury. Fortunately, you have support available from knowledgeable legal professionals with understanding and enforcing your right to seek civil restitution from the people at fault for your specific injury.
Contacting a slip and fall lawyer from Phillips Law Group should be a top priority for anyone who has been injured through a wet floor accident in Peoria. Call today to speak with one of our team members and discuss your recovery options.
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