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Slip & Fall Lawyer in Orlando, FL
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Page & Eichenblatt represents people injured in slip-and-fall and other premises-liability incidents throughout Orlando and Central Florida. Since 1993, our attorneys have represented injured Floridians in personal injury matters.
Florida law does not make a business automatically liable whenever someone falls on its property. A successful claim depends on the dangerous condition involved, the duties owed under the circumstances and evidence connecting that condition to the responsible person or business.
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Key Takeaways
A Fall Alone Does Not Establish Negligence
A claimant generally must prove the facts necessary to establish legal responsibility for the unsafe condition.
Notice Can Be Critical
When a transitory substance causes a fall at a business, evidence that the business knew or should have known about it can be central to the claim.
Evidence Can Disappear
Surveillance footage, cleaning records and witness information may become difficult to obtain if the incident is not investigated promptly.
Florida Generally Has a Two-Year Negligence Deadline
Florida's current statute generally requires negligence actions to be brought within two years, though exceptions and different deadlines can apply.
Representing People Injured on Unsafe Orlando Properties
Slip-and-fall cases can arise in grocery stores, hotels, restaurants, retail businesses, apartment communities, parking areas, office properties and many other locations.
Common hazards include:
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Spilled liquids
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Leaking equipment
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Tracked-in water
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Wet flooring
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Loose mats
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Broken flooring
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Uneven pavement
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Potholes
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Damaged stairs
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Missing or defective handrails
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Poor lighting
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Debris in walking areas
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Unexpected changes in elevation
When a Property Owner or Business May Be Responsible
Premises-liability cases generally examine whether a dangerous condition existed, what responsibilities the defendant had concerning the property and whether a failure to act reasonably contributed to the injury.
The person or company responsible for a property is not always simply the owner. Depending on the property and circumstances, the investigation may involve:
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A property owner
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A commercial tenant
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A property-management company
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A maintenance contractor
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A cleaning company
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Another business controlling the affected area
Florida's Notice Requirement in Slip-and-Fall Cases
One of the most important legal issues in Florida slip-and-fall litigation is notice. Florida Statute §768.0755 specifically addresses slips and falls involving a transitory foreign substance in a business establishment. In those cases, the injured person must prove that the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition and should have taken action to remedy it. This can become the central dispute in a case involving water, food, liquid or another temporary substance on the floor. Actual Knowledge Actual knowledge can exist when evidence establishes that the business or its employees actually knew about the condition. That might involve an employee observing the spill, receiving a complaint or participating in events that created the hazard. Constructive Knowledge Florida law also allows constructive knowledge to be established through circumstantial evidence. Under §768.0755, constructive knowledge may be shown by evidence that the dangerous condition existed long enough that the business should have discovered it, or that the condition occurred with such regularity that it was foreseeable. That makes evidence about timing, inspections, prior conditions and the appearance of the hazard especially important.
Evidence That Can Strengthen a Slip-and-Fall Claim
Photographs and Video
Images of the exact hazard, surrounding area, lighting and warning signs can help document conditions before they change.
Surveillance Footage
Business surveillance may show when a condition appeared, how long it remained and whether employees or customers encountered it before the incident.
Incident Reports
An internal report may document when the accident occurred, where it happened and which employees became involved afterward.
Inspection and Cleaning Records
Where available, these records can help establish when the area was last inspected or maintained.
Witnesses
Independent witnesses may have seen the condition before the fall or observed how the accident happened.
Evidence of Recurring Conditions
Prior complaints, repeated leaks or other evidence of a regularly occurring hazard may become relevant to constructive knowledge under Florida law.
Florida Comparative Negligence and Filing Deadlines
Businesses and insurers may argue that the injured person contributed to the accident by failing to notice or avoid the condition.
Florida's comparative-fault law can reduce damages according to a claimant's percentage of responsibility. Under the current version of Florida Statute §768.81, a party found more than 50% responsible for his or her own harm generally cannot recover in a negligence action governed by that section.
Florida law also generally provides a two-year limitations period for actions founded on negligence. Different rules can apply in particular situations, including some claims involving governmental entities. Even when the formal deadline is months or years away, evidence can disappear much sooner. That makes timely investigation important in slip-and-fall cases.
The Firm
Why Choose Page & Eichenblatt
Slip & Fall and Premises Liability litigation calls for detailed investigation, careful analysis and the resources to pursue evidence held by commercial defendants.
Page & Eichenblatt has represented personal injury clients in Orlando since 1993.
We approach these cases by determining what the evidence actually supports and not by assuming that every commercial vehicle collision has the same cause or value. Initial consultations are free and involve no obligation to retain the firm.
Gregg Page
Owner & Partner
Steve Eichenblatt
Owner & Partner
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