Slip and Fall Lawyer in Tampa

Florida Makes These Cases Harder Than They Look

For a transitory substance in a business, Florida law requires proof the owner knew or should have known about the hazard. That usually turns on how long the condition existed, whether inspections were actually performed, and what the store's own logs and cameras show. Surveillance footage is routinely overwritten within weeks, so getting a preservation demand out early matters enormously.

What Helps Your Case Most

Report the fall before you leave and ask for a written incident report. Photograph the hazard, the surrounding area, and your shoes. Get names of employees and witnesses, and see a doctor promptly so there is no gap between the fall and your treatment. If the store asks for a recorded statement, decline until you have spoken to an attorney.

Expect a Comparative Fault Argument

The defense will nearly always claim you should have seen the hazard, and Florida reduces recovery by your share of fault. Attorney Daniels defended these claims for insurers before representing injured people, so he knows how that argument gets built and how to take it apart with inspection records, employee testimony, and the property's own policies.

Cases We Handle

• Wet floors and unmarked spills in stores
• Broken stairs, handrails, and walkways
• Poor lighting in garages and stairwells
• Uneven sidewalks and parking lot defects
• Grocery store and big box retailer falls
• Apartment complex and rental property hazards
• Pool and common area injuries
• Negligent security and assault on premises

Common Questions