Orlando Slip and Fall Attorney — Holding Property Owners Accountable

A slip and fall accident can happen anywhere — a grocery store, a restaurant, a parking lot, or even a neighbor’s property. In an instant, a wet floor, an uneven surface, or poor lighting can cause devastating injuries. Property owners in Florida have a legal duty to maintain safe conditions for visitors. When they fail to do so, they can be held liable for the injuries that result.

Grace Law PA helps slip and fall victims throughout Orlando and Central Florida navigate Florida’s premises liability laws, build strong claims, and recover the compensation they need to heal and move forward.

Florida Premises Liability Law

Florida’s premises liability law (Florida Statute §768.0755) requires that a slip and fall victim prove the property owner had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition and failed to take action to correct it. ‘Constructive knowledge’ means the condition existed for a sufficient length of time that the owner should have discovered it through reasonable inspection, or that the condition occurred with regularity and was therefore foreseeable.

Florida’s 2023 tort reform (HB 837) also changed the comparative negligence standard for slip and fall cases. If you are found to be more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover damages. This makes it essential to gather evidence quickly — including incident reports, surveillance footage, and witness statements — to establish the property owner’s responsibility.

Common Locations and Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents

• Wet or slippery floors in retail stores and restaurants
• Uneven pavement or broken sidewalks
• Poor lighting in stairwells and parking garages
• Loose rugs or mats
• Failure to post wet floor signs
• Cluttered walkways
• Defective stairs or handrails

Common Slip and Fall Injuries

• Hip fractures — especially serious for elderly victims
• Knee injuries and torn ligaments
• Wrist and arm fractures
• Head injuries and concussions
• Spinal injuries
• Soft tissue injuries

Frequently Asked Questions — Slip and Fall in Florida

How do I prove a property owner knew about the dangerous condition?

Evidence such as surveillance video, maintenance logs, prior incident reports, witness testimony, and proof that the condition existed for a long period all help establish constructive knowledge. An attorney can help obtain and preserve this evidence quickly.

What if I fell on a government-owned property in Orlando?

Claims against government entities follow special rules under the Florida Tort Claims Act (Florida Statute §768.28), including a $200,000 per-person damages cap and strict notice requirements. An attorney must be consulted promptly.

How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Florida?

Two years from the date of the accident under Florida’s current statute of limitations.

What if I was partially at fault for my fall?

Under Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule, if you are 50% or less at fault, you can still recover damages — reduced by your percentage of fault. If you are more than 50% at fault, you are barred from recovery.

Contact Grace Law PA Today — Free Case Evaluation

If you are facing this situation in Orlando or Central Florida, do not wait. Attorney Grace Flores offers free consultations and fights for the results you deserve — in English and Spanish.

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