Phoenix Slip and Fall Accident Attorney

Each year in the United States, one person in 20 receives emergency room treatment because of a fall. If you or a loved one has been injured in a fall, you need the advice of an experienced personal injury lawyer.

The attorneys of Friedl Richardson understand the damage that can be caused by a slip and fall accident. We have spent more than a decade handling cases for injured people in Phoenix and throughout Arizona. Our lawyers are committed to standing by your side to help you obtain fair compensation for your injury.

Call (602) 553-2220 or e-mail us to schedule a free initial consultation with a dedicated slip and fall attorney. We will work hard to get you the compensation you deserve. A slip and fall accident generally refers to a situation in which a person slips and falls or trips and falls due to a dangerous condition on someone else’s property [...]

Under common law principles, which are still followed by many states today, property owners and occupiers owe different duties or have special responsibilities depending on how the people entering their property are classified. Entrants to land are classified as invitees, licensees and trespassers. Because how you are classified dictates what duty the landowner owed to you, your classification may ultimately [...]

Slip and fall accidents are extremely common and can happen in a variety of locations, including grocery stores, restaurants, office buildings and shopping malls or outdoors in parking lots or on sidewalks. While slipping and falling in a public place can be embarrassing, it can also be quite painful, resulting in serious injuries. If you or a loved one has [...]

Icy and snowy conditions are some of the most common causes of slip and fall accidents. Slick surfaces on sidewalks, outdoor steps and parking lots can be hazardous for pedestrians, especially if the hazardous condition is not obvious, as is the case with black ice. If you or a loved one was injured after slipping and falling on an icy [...]

Frequently Asked Questions about Slip and Fall Accidents Q: What is a “licensee?” A: Under common law principles, a licensee is a person who enters the premises with the landowner’s express or implied permission for his or her own purposes rather than for the landowner’s benefit. An example of a licensee is a social guest. An owner or occupier of [...]

Liability of Retail Stores and Other Businesses Retail stores and other businesses typically attract a large number of people who enter onto their premises to browse and shop or conduct other business. A large number of customers and other commercial traffic enter stores, offices and businesses every day, and slip and fall accidents are common in these venues. If you [...]

Slip and Fall Resource Links

November 2, 2011

American Orthopaedic Association This site contains information about the American Orthopaedic Association. Preventing Injuries from Slips, Trips and Falls Article on preventing slip and fall injuries from the National Ag Safety Database. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health This Web site has information and links about preventing workplace injuries and illnesses. Safety Today Statistics and information about slip and [...]