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Slip and Fall
Slip and fall injury in Florida? Jimenez Legal pursues fair compensation for medical costs, pain, and lost wages.
Slip and Fall Injuries in Florida
Slip and fall accidents occur when a slippery or unstable surface causes you to lose footing, from freshly mopped floors and spills left unattended to leaks, wet entrances during Florida's frequent rain, and recently waxed surfaces. The resulting injuries, broken hips and wrists, herniated discs, and head trauma, can be severe and costly. Businesses and property owners are required to maintain reasonably safe premises and to warn of known slipping hazards.
Under Florida Statute 768.0755, a person who slips on a transitory foreign substance in a business must generally prove the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition and should have addressed it. You can review that statute through the Florida Statutes. Proving how long a spill sat on the floor, or that the hazard recurred, is often the heart of the case, and it is where surveillance footage and maintenance logs become crucial.
Because key evidence disappears quickly, prompt action protects your claim.
This is part of our Personal Injury practice. Related claims include trip and fall and homeowner negligence. Review our case results, learn about Attorney Edward G. Jimenez, or request a free consultation by calling (321) 465-3425.
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The Notice Requirement
Florida Statute 768.0755 requires a slip-and-fall plaintiff in a business to show the owner had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition. Constructive knowledge can be proven by showing the hazard existed long enough that the business should have discovered it, or that it occurred regularly. We gather the evidence, surveillance video, cleaning schedules, and witness accounts, needed to meet this standard, which is the most contested element of most slip-and-fall cases.
Evidence That Makes the Difference
The strongest slip-and-fall cases are built on prompt evidence: surveillance footage showing how long the hazard was present, incident reports, the store's inspection and cleaning logs, and statements from witnesses and employees. Much of this evidence is controlled by the business and can be erased within days. We move quickly to demand its preservation so the proof of the owner's negligence is not lost.
What to Do After a Fall
Report the fall to a manager and ask for a written incident report, photograph the substance or condition that caused it before it is cleaned up, get witness contact information, and keep your footwear. See a doctor promptly so your injuries are documented and linked to the fall. Avoid giving a recorded statement to the insurer first. We handle the investigation and the claim from there. Call Jimenez Legal at (321) 465-3425 or request a free consultation.
Frequently Asked Questions
When a business knew or should have known about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you.
Incident reports, surveillance footage, and cleaning or inspection records can establish notice.
A missing warning of a known hazard can strengthen your claim against the property owner.
Report the fall, photograph the area, get witness details, and seek medical attention.
Yes, under Florida comparative fault your recovery may be reduced but not necessarily barred.
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