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FLORIDA SLIP & FALL LAWYERS · PREMISES LIABILITY

Injured on someone else's property?

If you were injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you may have the right to pursue compensation. Our Florida slip and fall lawyers help injured people understand their options after accidents involving wet floors, unsafe walkways, broken stairs, poor maintenance, and other dangerous property conditions. We can help evaluate what happened, identify potentially responsible parties, and explain the next steps in a premises liability claim.

THE VALUE OF A SLIP & FALL CASE

What determines your case value

The value of a slip and fall case depends on several factors, including how the accident happened, the severity of your injuries, the medical care you need, the impact on your ability to work, and the insurance coverage available. Every premises liability case is different, so there is no single formula that determines how much a claim may be worth.

Our team reviews the facts surrounding the accident, the condition of the property, available evidence, medical documentation, and the financial and personal effects of the injury to help you understand what may influence the value of your claim.

Evidence and facts surrounding your accident
Extent and severity of your injuries
Insurance coverage and assets of others responsible
Location of your accident
Strength of your case

Strong documentation can make a significant difference in a premises liability claim. Photos, surveillance footage, incident reports, witness statements, maintenance records, and medical records may all help establish what happened and who may be responsible.

DAMAGES IN A SLIP & FALL CASE

Making You Financially Whole After a Slip and Fall

A serious slip and fall can affect much more than your immediate medical bills. Depending on the circumstances of your premises liability claim, compensation may address both the financial losses caused by the accident and the personal impact the injuries have had on your daily life.

General Damages

General damages address the non-financial impact of an injury. Depending on the case, they may include pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, physical limitations, and the effect the injury has on your normal activities and relationships.

Special Damages

Special damages are the measurable financial losses related to your accident. They may include hospital and medical expenses, prescription medications, rehabilitation and physical therapy, lost income, reduced earning capacity, future medical care, and transportation to and from appointments.

The damages available in a slip and fall claim depend on the facts of the accident, the nature of the injuries, and the losses that can be documented. Medical records, bills, employment records, and other evidence can help demonstrate the full impact of an injury.

COMMON SLIP & FALL HAZARDS

Explore the Types of Slip and Fall Cases We Handle

Slip and fall accidents can happen in stores, restaurants, hotels, apartment buildings, offices, parking areas, and other properties throughout Florida. These incidents are often caused by unsafe conditions that should have been corrected, repaired, or clearly marked. Identifying the hazard that caused your fall is an important part of evaluating a premises liability claim.

Wet or

Slippery Floors

Spills, leaks, recently cleaned surfaces, and other slippery conditions can cause serious falls when visitors are not adequately warned.

Unsafe

Stairs

Broken steps, loose flooring, missing handrails, uneven stair heights, and poor maintenance can create dangerous conditions.

Uneven

Walkways

Cracked sidewalks, raised pavement, potholes, and uneven flooring can create unexpected tripping hazards.

Poor

Lighting

Inadequate lighting in stairwells, hallways, parking areas, and entrances can make dangerous conditions difficult to see.

Loose Rugs or Flooring

Damaged carpeting, unsecured mats, loose tiles, and deteriorated flooring can cause a person to trip or lose their balance.

Parking Lot Hazards

Potholes, broken pavement, debris, poor drainage, and inadequate maintenance can lead to falls in parking lots and garages.

Falling Objects

Improperly stored or secured merchandise and other objects can fall from shelves or elevated areas and cause serious injuries.

Negligent Property Maintenance

Property conditions that are not properly inspected, repaired, or maintained may expose visitors to preventable hazards.

No two slip and fall accidents are exactly alike. Evidence such as photographs, surveillance footage, witness statements, maintenance records, and incident reports can help show how a dangerous condition contributed to an injury.

BENEFIT FROM LEGAL GUIDANCE

Don’t navigate premises liability alone

With the number of damages that may apply and the burden of proving a property owner’s negligence, you’ll benefit from the assistance a slip-and-fall attorney can provide.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions.

Slip & fall, answered

What do I have to prove in a slip and fall case?

Generally, that the property owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you, and that this caused your injury.

How long do I have to file a slip and fall claim in Florida?

Typically two years from the date of the fall for negligence claims. Speak with an attorney promptly to protect evidence such as surveillance footage.

What should I do after a slip and fall?

Report the fall to the property owner or manager, photograph the hazard, get names of witnesses, seek medical care, and contact 305-800-PAIN to connect with an attorney.

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