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Florida Slip and Fall Attorneys
A slip and fall accident can happen in the blink of an eye, but the injuries can last a lifetime. Whether you slipped on a wet floor at a Florida supermarket, tripped over uneven pavement at a hotel, or fell due to poor lighting in an apartment complex, you shouldn’t have to pay for a property owner’s negligence.
At the Law Offices of Jason Turchin, our premises liability attorneys understand how aggressively corporate stores and their insurance companies fight these claims. With over 6,500 personal injury cases handled across Florida, we understand how to secure evidence, prove liability, and fight for the maximum compensation you deserve.
👉 Call (800) 337-7755 today or use our live chat for a free, confidential consultation. You won’t pay any attorney’s fees or out-of-pocket costs unless we win or settle your case.
The Florida Slip and Fall Law: Proving “Knowledge”
Florida law is fairly strict when it comes to slip and falls involving a “transitory foreign substance” (like spilled liquid or dropped food). Under Florida Statute § 768.0755, the injured person must prove that the business establishment had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition and should have taken action to fix it.
- Actual Knowledge: An employee directly knew about the spill (e.g., they dropped the item or a customer explicitly told them about it).
- Constructive Knowledge: The condition existed for such a long time that the business should have known about it through routine inspections, or the condition occurred with such regularity that it was foreseeable (e.g., a perpetually leaking freezer).
Corporate defendants will almost always claim they “didn’t know” about the hazard. Our attorneys can try to fight back by requesting store sweep logs, employee testimony, and CCTV surveillance video to help prove constructive knowledge.
Critical First Steps: Securing Video Evidence
In a slip and fall case, time can be your biggest enemy. Retail stores and hotels often rewrite or delete their security camera footage every 7 to 14 days. If you wait too long to hire an attorney, the video of your fall and the video proving how long the spill was on the floor could be permanently erased.
When you hire our firm, we can send a Spoliation Letter to the property owner, demanding that they preserve all video footage, evidence, and photographs related to your fall.
Where Do Slip and Fall Accidents Happen Most?
Our experienced lawyers have handled slip and fall claims against major companies and local businesses throughout Florida, and can help with claims such as:
- Supermarkets (Publix, Winn Dixie, Albertsons): Slips on dropped produce, leaking refrigeration units, or freshly mopped floors without proper warning signs.
- Big Box Retailers (Walmart, Target, Kmart): Trips over misplaced pallets, debris in shopping aisles, or slick surfaces near store entrances on rainy days.
- Hotels & Resorts: Slippery pool decks, poorly lit stairwells, torn carpeting, or hidden gaps in walkways.
- Restaurants & Bars: Greasy floors, spilled drinks, and poorly maintained restrooms.
- Cruise Ships (Carnival, Royal Caribbean): Slip and falls on the high seas often require a specific understanding of Maritime Law and strict 1-year filing deadlines. Our cruise lawyers have handled many slip and fall claims on cruises.
New Florida Laws: The 2-Year Deadline & 51% Fault Rule
Two massive legal changes occurred in Florida in March 2023 that dramatically impact slip and fall victims:
- The 2-Year Statute of Limitations: The time limit to file a premises liability lawsuit was reduced from four years to only two years from the date of your fall.
- The 51% Fault Bar: Florida now uses a “modified comparative negligence” standard. Property owners will try to blame you for the fall (e.g., claiming you were looking at your phone or wearing improper shoes). If a jury finds you are 51% or more at fault, you could recover zero compensation.
Why Choose the Law Offices of Jason Turchin?
When you are up against massive corporate defense teams, you could need a law firm with the resources and reputation to win. Choosing our firm means you may benefit from:
- AV Preeminent® Rated: The highest possible peer-review rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
- 10.0 Superb AVVO Rating: Maintaining professional excellence through thousands of client interactions.
- A+ Rating with the BBB: An unwavering commitment to client communication and trust.
- No-Fee Guarantee: You will not pay any attorney fees or costs unless we successfully recover a settlement or jury verdict on your behalf.
Call us 24/7 at (800) 337-7755. We can represent slip and fall victims in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach, Tampa, and throughout the entire state of Florida.
Florida Slip and Fall FAQs
What should I do immediately after a slip and fall in Florida?
First, seek medical attention for your injuries. Second, report the accident to the store manager or property owner and insist they make an official incident report. Third, take photos of the hazard that caused you to fall, and get the names and phone numbers of any witnesses. Finally, contact a Florida slip and fall lawyer before giving a recorded statement to their insurance company.
Can I still sue if there was a ‘Wet Floor’ sign?
Yes, potentially. While a ‘Wet Floor’ sign is a common defense tactic, placing a sign does not automatically clear the business of liability. If the sign was placed improperly, wasn’t visible, or if the spill was left for an unreasonable amount of time without being cleaned, the property owner may still be held negligent.
How much is my Florida slip and fall case worth?
The value of your case depends on the severity of your injuries, the cost of your past and future medical care, lost wages, and your pain and suffering. Slip and falls frequently result in severe injuries like herniated discs, torn knee ligaments (meniscus), and fractured hips, which can result in significant financial settlements.
What is ‘Constructive Knowledge’ in a Florida slip and fall?
Constructive knowledge means that even if the business didn’t directly know about the spill, they should have known because the hazard existed for a long enough time that a reasonable employee would have discovered it during routine floor checks. We can sometimes prove this using security camera footage or showing that the spilled liquid had track marks through it.
