Phoenix On the Job Slip and Fall Attorney
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
On the Job Slip and Fall
On-the-job accidents typically fall under the purview of workers' compensation law. Whether you're working for a giant multinational or a mom-and-pop shop, however, your ability to make a personal injury claim for a Phoenix Arizona slip and fall accident will depend intimately on the specifics of your injuries, the nature and cause of your fall, and the degree to which your company and/or its employees were liable.
Arizona slip and fall accidents on the job occur thousands of times a day all across America and Arizona. Only a fraction of these accidents end up leading to serious injuries and actionable claims. Common causes of workplace falls include:
- Poor signage around materials
- Wet or icy conditions in a parking lot or hallway
- Bad lighting
- Cracked, gummed, uneven, or warped flooring or pavement
- Sudden unexplained hazard or pit on workplace property
If you've been hurt at work in Arizona -- whether in your capacity as an employee or whether visiting co-workers in a social capacity -- you will likely be classified as an invitee to the premises as opposed to a licensee. This distinction can be important in certain scenarios. To protect invitees, property owners must look for and tag/remove unknown hazards of which they knew or should have known. To protect licensees or social visitors, less is required of the property owner.
Of course, your case will ultimately depend on a host of other factors, including your own level of caution, the nature and severity of your injuries, the degree of negligence of your employer, and any statements you've subsequently made to your employer or to an insurance adjustor acting on behalf of the employer.
While your company may make a good-faith effort to compensate you for your injuries, it may behoove you to discuss your matter with an attorney prior to signing any statements or providing testimony. If you don't protect yourself up front, you could easily handicap your ability to make a bigger and wider ranging claim down the line. Also, the right to make a claim beyond workers’ compensation is frequently missed out on by the injured worker.
Connect with Mark and Alexis Breyer, experienced Phoenix slip and fall accident lawyers. For a dozen years, this husband and wife legal team has worked tirelessly to provide excellent and experienced assistance with all manner of personal injury claims. Call or e-mail to get a confidential, free assessment of your slip and fall case.
