Slip and Fall Accidents

Slip and fall accidents are a common type of premises liability claim. These occur when someone slips, trips, or falls due to hazardous conditions on someone else's property, such as wet floors, uneven surfaces, or poorly lit areas. Florida law holds property owners responsible for maintaining safe environments, which means they’re accountable if negligence leads to injury.

Who Should File a Claim and Why Having an Attorney Is Essential

• Benefits of Filing: Individuals who have suffered injuries in slip and fall accidents on someone else’s property—whether at a store, workplace, or private residence—stand to gain significantly by pursuing legal action. Compensation can cover critical needs like medical expenses, lost income, agony, and hardship. Those affected by severe injuries, such as fractures or head trauma, especially benefit from representation to help stabilize their financial and physical recovery.
• Consequences Without Representation: Without an attorney advocating for you, securing fair compensation can be challenging. Insurance companies often aim to minimize payouts or outright deny claims, particularly if there’s no legal pressure. Victims without representation may struggle to document injuries and damages adequately, leaving them vulnerable to low settlements that don’t reflect the true costs of their injury.

Carter Injury Law: Committed to Securing the Justice You Deserve

• Carter Injury Law understands Florida's premises liability laws and knows how to hold negligent property owners accountable.
• We are well experienced in gathering evidence like surveillance footage, accident reports, and witness statements.
• Our experienced team works to ensure your rights are protected and pursues the compensation you deserve.
• In Florida, you have two years from the accident date to file a claim, so we act quickly to secure your compensation while you focus on healing.
• We work on a contingency fee basis—this means you don’t pay unless we win your case. If we don't secure compensation for you, there's no fee to pay.