Florida Slip-and-Fall Laws

2022-01-19T21:31:29-08:00October 5th, 2021|Categories: Florida Law, Personal Injury, Premises Liability|Tags: , , |

12% of autumn emergency room visits come from slip-and-fall accidents, equal to approximately one million each year. This makes this particular accident a significant cause of injury in all age brackets and has a hospital cost ranging from $30,000 to $40,000. However, is it possible to demand compensation if you ever encounter a slip-and-fall mishap in a commercial establishment – particularly in Florida? While Florida has no “wet floor sign law,” it is still feasible to ask for recompense if the evidence point towards the establishment’s negligence. Here are some of the particulars to consider before hiring a slip and fall injury attorney that will help you with your case.   What is the Florida Slip-and-Fall Law? Slip and fall accidents fall under the Premises Liability law. This law states that a property owner, whether a [...]