What Premises Liability Covers
Premises liability is broader than slip and fall. It includes inadequate security that leads to assaults, swimming pool drownings and near-drownings, falling merchandise, dog attacks, fires, exposure to toxic substances, and dangerous stairs, railings, or walkways. Arizona's climate adds specific risks, from scorching metal surfaces and unfenced pools to poorly maintained resort and apartment properties.
The Duty Owners Owe in Arizona
Arizona law sets the level of care an owner owes based on why the visitor is there. Business customers are owed the highest duty, a reasonable effort to find and fix hazards. Owners must address dangers they know about or should discover through reasonable inspection. When an owner ignores a known risk, such as a broken pool gate or a history of crime with no security, they can be held responsible for the resulting harm.
Negligent Security and Pool Cases
Arizona's many apartment complexes, hotels, and entertainment venues can be liable when foreseeable crime occurs because of inadequate lighting, broken locks, or missing security. Pool accidents are a particular concern given the state's thousands of residential and resort pools, and owners who fail to maintain proper fencing and barriers may be liable for drownings and serious injuries, especially involving children.
Protecting a Premises Liability Claim
Document the hazard with photos, report the incident, and identify witnesses. Preserve any physical evidence and seek prompt medical care. Because property owners and their insurers move quickly to limit liability, contact us for a free review so an attorney can secure surveillance footage, maintenance records, and prior-complaint history before it disappears.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Slip and fall is one type of premises liability. The broader category also covers negligent security, pool accidents, falling objects, and other unsafe conditions.
Possibly. If inadequate security made a foreseeable crime possible, the property owner may be liable under a negligent security theory.
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This page is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. For guidance on your specific situation, consult a licensed Arizona attorney.