Florida Slip and Fall Attorneys

Experienced Law Firm Fighting for Victims of Slips and Falls in Trinity

When you suffer injuries in a slip and fall accident due to a safety hazard on someone else’s property, you deserve answers, you deserve quality legal representation, and you deserve results. In many of these cases, a store owner or building manager is responsible for the dangerous conditions that led to your injury – otherwise known as premises liability – yet they refuse to accept responsibility. Their insurance company might fight you. Even your own insurance company might want to blame you and reduce your compensation.

In the aftermath, you may feel stonewalled by the property owner and their insurance company. They might avoid talking to you and hope you’ll go away, or even make you an offer that’s far below what your losses demand. 

Don’t back down. You have rights, and our team at Kemp Law can help you enforce them. We can help you understand your legal options, document the circumstances of the accident, and take legal action to pursue compensation for your damages. Our attorneys are known throughout Florida and beyond for our success rate at winning personal injury cases for our clients, and our team includes lawyers in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum, an elite distinction given to fewer than 1% of all attorneys nationwide. We have also secured high-dollar results specifically for slip and fall accident victims, including a recent $225,000 settlement. 

We have a personal dedication to helping victims of negligence. You are more than just a legal case to us. You’re someone who needs a voice in the legal system.

Schedule a free initial consultation with our Florida slip and fall lawyers by calling (727) 788-6792 or contacting us online. We are available to take your call 24/7, and you owe no legal fees unless we win.

Do I Have a Slip and Fall Case?

Slip and fall cases fall under premises liability law, which is a legal concept in which property owners can be held liable for slip and fall injuries as well as other types of injuries in certain circumstances. Premises liability extends beyond slip and fall accidents and covers many situations where someone is injured on the premises of another person or entity. We can help you gather the materials you need to prove your case and hold the right person or entity accountable.

As the plaintiff in a slip and fall lawsuit, you will need to prove that:

• The property owner owed you a duty of care.
• A dangerous condition existed on their property.
• The business owner was aware or reasonably should have been aware of the dangerous condition and failed to take action to address or resolve it.
• You were not aware of the dangerous condition and how serious it was.
• You exercised reasonable caution but still slipped and fell because there was no information to warn you of the dangerous condition.
• The dangerous condition caused your injuries.

Put another way, if you can show that the property owner or manager knew about or should have known about the safety hazard that caused your injury but did nothing to fix it or warn you about it, there’s a good chance you have a case and should not wait to get legal advice. Flooring hazards, including loose and broken flooring, tattered carpeting, and slick surfaces from spills, are frequently to blame for many slip and fall accidents. Exposed debris and cluttered areas are also common causes. 

You may not realize that you are considered an invitee, licensee, or trespasser when you spend time on someone else’s property, but the applicable categorization affects whether the property owner owes you a duty of care (and, therefore, affects your ability to sue):

• Invitee. When someone who has been invited onto the premises and is there with the landowner’s express or implied permission, they may sue if they are injured. This includes customers, building contractors, service technicians, and other business-related visitors to the property.
• Licensee. Licensees are individuals who enter the property for their own purposes, like salespeople and social guests. They may also generally sue if they are injured. 
• Trespasser. Someone who does not have a property owner’s express or implied permission may still sue in the state of Florida if there is a clear failure to warn people, especially children, of known hazards, such as an open quarry or mine where someone could easily slip and fall. In many cases, however, trespassers waive their premises liability rights.

Still not sure if you have a slip and fall claim? Our team at Kemp Law can review your circumstances at no cost to you and advise you of your rights and legal options, including whether you have a strong claim.

How Can I Strengthen My Slip and Fall Case?

Building a strong slip-and-fall case requires thorough documentation and legal guidance. There are several things you can do to protect your rights and ability to recover compensation.

After suffering injuries in a slip and fall incident, you should make every effort to:

• Photograph the scene. Using your smartphone, capture the hazard and any visible injuries immediately after the incident. Additionally, make a note of any security cameras that may have filmed the accident.
• Report the incident. Notify the property owner or manager before leaving the scene. Request a copy of the incident report and any security camera footage.
• Seek medical attention. Get a full medical evaluation as soon as you can after the incident. Medical records serve as crucial evidence in proving the extent of your injuries and linking them to the accident.
• Consult a lawyer. Our legal professionals at Kemp Law can help you navigate Florida’s premises liability laws and counter the property owner’s defenses.

How Long Do I Have to File a Slip and Fall Lawsuit in Florida?

The statute of limitations determines the deadline for filing a personal injury lawsuit. Florida law requires you to take legal action within two years from the date of the slip and fall accident. Missing this deadline will likely result in your losing your right to pursue compensation for damages, which is why you shouldn’t wait to discuss your case with our Florida slip and fall attorneys. The sooner you reach out, the sooner we can get to work on preserving evidence, building your claim, and getting you the help you need and deserve.

What Compensation Can I Recover in a Florida Slip and Fall Lawsuit?

 A slip and fall lawsuit allows you to seek compensation for both economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages include tangible losses that can be measured and backed by documented evidence, such as receipts or pay stubs. Non-economic damages, on the other hand, address intangible losses that can be more challenging to quantify. 

We can fight to get you just compensation for many types of losses, including:

• Medical expenses
• Lost income
• Lost earning capacity
• Property damage
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life

Our Florida slip and fall lawyers can help present compelling evidence that highlights the physical, emotional, and financial impacts of your injuries. Our goal is to help you recover every dollar you are entitled to under the law. 

If you or someone you love was recently injured in a slip and fall, we can provide the advocacy you deserve. Call (727) 788-6792 or contact us online to discuss your legal options.