Florida Slip and Fall Lawyer

Why Reach Out to Our Florida Slip and Fall Law Firm?

You have a lot on your mind after an accident. Rosenberg & Rosenberg understands this and wants to help you recover fair compensation by putting an entire team of Florida slip and fall lawyers, including one of our partners, on your case. We can work to:

• Keep you informed and updated as your case progresses
• Investigate the dangerous condition that caused your fall
• Get in touch with the at-fault party’s insurance company and inform them that you expect a certain amount of damages to cover your losses
• Negotiate hard for a settlement that meets your present and future needs
• Represent you at trial, if we feel that is the best way to pursue justice
• Handle all paperwork and other communications required of your case
• Respond quickly to your calls and provide all of the information you need to make the right legal decisions for your family

We offer free, 24/7 case reviews to all callers, so you have nothing to lose by picking up the phone. 

If your loved one passed away because of their fall injuries, please accept our condolences for your loss. We can put our Florida wrongful death lawyers on the case and make sure your family gets the justice and the compensation that will help you move forward.

Our Slip and Fall Track Record Speaks for Itself

It is important to recognize that every case requires personalized attention and that it is impossible to predict your own payout based on our past case results. That said, these results do prove our commitment to recovering fair awards for our clients, even in complex cases worth large amounts of money. For instance, we won:

• $1,000,000 for someone who slipped on a puddle while entering a restaurant
• $575,000 for someone who slipped on a wet floor while working—our Florida workers’ compensation lawyers protect injured employees
• $315,000 for someone who slipped on water in his own apartment building

Call Rosenberg & Rosenberg today to find out what our family-owned firm can do for your family. You pay nothing up front and only have to pay our attorneys’ fees once we win compensation for you.

You Can Receive Financial Compensation After Falling in Florida

Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, from private businesses to government-owned property. Whether you slipped and fell in a store, a parking lot, an office, or elsewhere, the owners of that property could owe you damages.

Our Florida premises liability lawyers can potentially recover compensation for the following kinds of losses:

• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Disabling injuries
• Reduced quality of life
• Loss of consortium
• Medical expenses
• Property damage
• Loss of wages
• Loss of earning capacity

This money would allow you to support yourself and your family for as long as it takes for you to recover—or for the rest of your life, if your injuries are permanent. You would no longer have to worry about how you will afford medical care, rent, groceries, or any other necessary expenses.

The family of a wrongful death victim may qualify for some of the above damages, as well as:

• Funeral and burial expenses
• Loss of financial support
• Loss of companionship

While this money can never replace your loved one, it can give you a strong foundation from which to pick up the pieces and establish a new normal.

Common Injuries in a Slip and Fall Accident

Slip and fall accidents may sound trivial on the surface, but in reality, the resulting injuries can be nothing less than catastrophic. You could have a valid legal case for the damages listed above if you suffered:

• Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
• Spinal cord injuries
• Severe bruises, cuts, and lacerations
• Broken and dislocated bones
• Ankle and wrist sprains
• Herniated discs
• Jaw and tooth damage

Such serious injuries may also cause significant mental distress. If you experience symptoms like insomnia, mood swings, or anxiety connected with the accident, you could be entitled to additional damages.

Anyone who has sustained injuries like these should not hesitate to speak with our Florida slip and fall attorneys. Rosenberg & Rosenberg can discuss the merits of your case and design a customized strategy for recovering a fair settlement or jury award.

Who Suffers Most in Florida Slip and Fall Accidents?

Premises liability accidents can have major consequences for all involved, including:

• Older people: Those over the age of 65 often lose strength and coordination, and they may be on medications that cause dizziness or imbalance. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that over 1 million older adults suffered a fall in Florida in 2020.
• Children: Small children are also vulnerable to falls as they still lack coordination and the ability to accurately gauge the safety of a given situation.
• Workers: When a breadwinner suffers a fall at work, they may be unable to earn the salary that their family depends on. This could cause significant financial strain or even put your family into debt.
• The accident victim’s relatives: Not only do these individuals have to watch a loved one suffer, they must also worry about how to pay for the injury victim’s medical care and, if applicable, get along without the victim’s income.

When you visit another person’s property, you expect and deserve a certain level of safety. The premises liability lawyers from our firm are here to enforce that right and seek compensation for all accident victims.

Proving Liability in a Florida Slip and Fall Accident

In order to file a personal injury claim and obtain recovery for your damages, you must first establish liability. This can only be accomplished by presenting strong evidence, including witness statements, photos of the accident site, and medical evaluations of your injuries. That means it is critical for our slip and fall accident lawyers in Florida to perform a thorough evaluation of your case.

Here are some of the things you will need to show in a slip and fall claim:

• That the liable party failed to remove, fix, or repair a dangerous condition on their property,
• That you never received fair warning about this hazardous condition,
• That it is reasonable to expect the property owner to have taken action, and
• That slipping or tripping on this hazard directly caused your injuries.

What Is “Reasonable Care” in Florida Slip & Fall Cases?

Rosenberg & Rosenberg can look at the property’s owners efforts to maintain a safe environment on a consistent basis to determine if they fulfilled their duty of reasonable care towards you. Answers to questions like these may help prove whether or not the property owner used reasonable care:

• If the slip or fall happened on ground that was wet, loose, torn, broken, or damaged in some other way, had the harmful obstacle been in place long enough for the owner to know it existed?
• Does the property owner stick to a regular maintenance schedule in order to keep the grounds free of hazards?
• Has the property owner hired other people to help them maintain the grounds? If so, were these people consistent in addressing obstacles and reporting to the owner?
• Was there a legitimate reason for why an object was on the floor, if that is what caused the accident?
• If there was formerly a good reason for an object to be on the floor but that reason is outdated and no longer applicable, could the item have been covered up, taken away, or made safer in some way? Was there another place the item could have been located, placed, or stored that would have been safer?
• Could a warning sign or barrier have been put in place to keep people from injuring themselves?

The potential merits of your slip and fall claim can be affected by a number of circumstances. In the most basic terms, however, you must have been an invitee or licensee. This means that you were a guest, visitor, worker, or other invitee who was lawfully permitted to be on the premises where your accident took place.

Figuring out if you have a valid legal claim for damages is not always easy. Let our premises liability law firm evaluate your situation and determine the best way to fight for your rights.

What Florida Law Says About Premises Liability

As part of your claim or lawsuit, the personal injury lawyers at Rosenberg & Rosenberg can show that your case falls within the relevant state and local laws. For example:

• If you plan to sue a business, it is not enough to simply claim that they knew about the unsafe condition. Under Florida Statutes § 768.0755, it needs to be apparent that the property owner suspected the hazard would be dangerous but still failed to exercise due diligence.
• Many Florida communities have their own codes of ordinances that specify the responsibilities of property owners within that community. These responsibilities may include ensuring that parking lots are properly lit, cleaning up stagnant water, and keeping walkways in good repair.
• Florida Statutes § 95.11 allows you just two years to begin a lawsuit. Otherwise, your case is probably not legally valid anymore. This deadline applies to both personal injury and wrongful death cases.

The intricacies of these and other laws show why it is helpful to have our slip and fall accident attorneys assist you in gathering evidence to prove your claim. We know exactly what documentation you need and have handled numerous similar cases. While we fight for your family, you can focus on recovering from this traumatic event.

Did the Property Owner Know About the Hazardous Condition?

This might be the most important question you have to answer before you can file a claim or lawsuit. According to the Florida Bar, you only qualify for compensation if you can prove that the property owner was officially notified about the hazard. You cannot hold them liable if there is no proof that they were aware of the unsafe condition. 

The personal injury attorneys at Rosenberg & Rosenberg can seek that proof from various sources, including:

• Interviews with employees or others who work on the property and might have submitted a report to the owner
• The owner’s physical records, which should include a copy of any safety complaints or reports they received
• The owner’s electronic records, which may record any discussions the owner had about the dangerous condition via text or email

Once we have proof that the property owner knew of the hazard but did nothing about it, we can take swift action to seek a fair settlement or jury award on your behalf.

Get Help From Our Slip and Fall Attorneys in Florida

Rosenberg & Rosenberg has protected our community for over 50 years, and our team is deeply committed to providing attentive and compassionate service. We take exceptional measures to understand what our clients are going through and put our full energy into handling each case.

Call now so our Florida slip and fall lawyers can take action on your behalf at no upfront cost to you. Your family should not have to wait any longer to start seeking justice from the liable party.