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Slip & Fall in a Store

Trusted Legal Representation for Slip & Fall Accidents in Retail Stores

Store staff, managers, and owners owe it to customers to provide a safe and welcoming environment. That means keeping the floors clean and dry, clearing walkways, and posting warning signs near potentially hazardous areas. Unfortunately, there are times when they neglect these responsibilities, and someone gets hurt. If you suffered a slip and fall in a store, you may qualify to seek compensation.

A Florida slip and fall lawyer on our team can help you build a strong case for financial recovery. We will take the time to understand your situation and craft a customized legal solution. Reach out to Rosenberg & Rosenberg today. You will receive a free consultation with no obligation.

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    What Happens if You Slip and Fall in a Store?

    Our lawyers recommend you take these steps if you slip and fall in a store:

    • Report the slip and fall accident: Tell an employee or the store manager what happened and where. They may fill out a report to document the accident. Should they not have a formal procedure, have them provide a written account of the incident. Our Florida law firm can request a copy of the report and use it as evidence in your slip and fall claim.
    • Gather evidence: If you’re able, take photos of the hazards that could have contributed to the slip and fall, as well as any injuries you sustained. If there were any witnesses, ask them for their names and contact information.
    • Seek prompt medical help: Even if you think you didn’t incur any serious injuries, it’s still a good idea to see a doctor. They may detect injuries you didn’t know you had or that haven’t manifested yet. Your medical records of this visit can also support your claim.
    • Write down your account of the slip and fall: While everything is still fresh in your mind, write down everything you remember, including what happened before, during, and after. The more details, the better.

    After your fall, the store’s insurance company may contact you and ask you for a personal statement. Politely decline their request and consult a Florida premises liability attorney from Rosenberg & Rosenberg. We can handle all correspondence with them from there.

    Can You Sue a Store for a Slip and Fall?

    Yes, if you slip and fall in a retail store, you may have the right to sue for your injuries and losses. However, under the modified comparative fault law (Florida Statutes § 768.81), you must show that the store owner bears at least 50 percent of the blame.

    After our fall injury lawyers have presented your case, the court will review the details of the slip and fall and assign each involved party their portion of fault. If you are 50 percent or less responsible for the incident, you may recover compensation.

    The Amount of Time You Have to Sue After a Slip and Fall in a Store

    You have a limited time to sue the store after a slip and fall. According to Florida Statutes § 95.11, you generally have two years from the day of the fall to file a personal injury lawsuit. You have about the same amount of time to bring a wrongful death lawsuit. However, the filing window would begin the day the victim passed away, which isn’t necessarily the day of injury.

    It’s important to not delay in building your case. The state strictly enforces these deadlines, and failure to sue in time could leave you without any legal recourse. That means it would be on you to pay off your damages.

    If you tell us about your slip and fall with enough notice, our legal team can help you file suit before time runs out. Call Rosenberg & Rosenberg today to learn more about what our Florida personal injury lawyers can do for you. We can handle a wide variety of cases, regardless of their complexity.

    A Store Owner’s Liability for a Slip and Fall

    Store liability is when a business, such as a discount store, must ensure that the premises are free of hazards and seek to minimize any dangerous conditions that could increase the risk of injury. Should a hazard arise, the store must do its due diligence to promptly address it and warn customers. Examples of dangers that can lead to a slip and fall in a store include:

    • Slick floors
    • Uneven surfaces
    • Obstructions in the walkways
    • Loose or torn carpeting
    • Broken floorboards
    • Bad lighting
    • Inadequate warning signage

    If the store owner was negligent and didn’t take any or enough precautions, they could be liable for your losses. Our trip and fall lawyers in Florida can help you pursue:

    • Past, current, and anticipated medical bills: Depending on the circumstances of what happened, you could require imaging tests, medication, assistive equipment, follow-up care, or surgery.
    • Pain and suffering: Slip and fall injuries, like a hip fracture, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or shoulder dislocation, could cause debilitating pain and inconvenience.
    • Disfigurement: The more serious your injuries are, the more likely they are to leave scarring and restrict your mobility.
    • Loss of income: The doctor might have instructed you to take it easy at home for a few days to recuperate. These orders may have forced you to take unpaid time off work.
    • Reduced earning power: Sometimes, your injuries could keep you from going back to your regular job or take you out of work completely.

    The slip and fall accident lawyers at Rosenberg & Rosenberg can identify and find proof of all the ways your injury has changed your life. Our family-owned firm is committed to helping people like you rebuild your lives after preventable accidents.

    Call Rosenberg & Rosenberg After a Slip and Fall in a Store

    If you slip and fall in a store, be it a department store, a big box store, or any other kind of business, you may have grounds to hold the owner responsible for your damages. One of our Florida slip and fall attorneys can gather evidence, manage communication, and negotiate a fair settlement while you’re in recovery.

    Connect with Rosenberg & Rosenberg today. We’ve been serving Florida’s wrongfully injured for over 50 years, recovering millions for clients. We’re available 24/7.