A person who is in possession of land or premises is responsible for certain injuries suffered by people visiting the property.  This includes people who have been invited to the property (such as customers in a department store) or a guest to your home.  If the owner of the premise is aware of trespassers, he/she may be obligated to take care of the safety of known trespassers.

Owners are typically charged with clearing public sidewalks in front of their premises, and to maintain their premises so as not to pose a danger to members of the public who are passing by on a public street or sidewalk.

Following are scenarios where a premise owner may be held liable for an injury:

• Someone slips and falls on the premise
• Someone is a victim of a crime on the premise
• Someone is injured at your home

Arizona is full of strip and shopping malls, and owners must take care to make sure sidewalks are clear, ATMs have proper security, and sprinklers and escape routes are clearly marked.  Those are just a few examples of how premises liability injury law may impact you.

If you have been injured on the premise of another, or someone has been injured at your home or business, contact Petersen Johnson to discuss your situation and evaluate your options. Our attorneys are available 7 days a week 24 hours a day to answer your questions. Contact us anytime at 877-96-LEGAL.