Whether you’re visiting a grocery store, a department store, or a big-box retailer, you likely never expect to become injured while shopping. However, slip-and-fall accidents—often caused by hazards such as spills, uneven surfaces, or misplaced merchandise—are a common occurrence at stores and many other businesses. Unfortunately, these incidents may result in serious injuries, including broken or fractured bones or head injuries.
If you have been injured in a slip-and-fall accident at a store in Florida, it’s important to know that under the state’s premises liability laws, store owners are required to maintain the property in a reasonably safe condition and to warn visitors of known hazards. If the store owners and managers fail to fulfill these duties, the store may be held liable for a visitor’s injuries.
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To maximize your chances of a successful lawsuit if you choose to pursue one, here are five crucial steps to take after a slip-and-fall accident:
At Leighton Panoff Law, one of our areas of expertise is representing victims of slip-and-fall accidents in Florida stores. Our attorneys have a long and successful track record of recovering substantial damages for those who were injured in these incidents, and we will guide you through each step of your case. Call us today at 888.988.1774 to schedule a consultation!
A nationally-recognized trial lawyer who handles catastrophic injury and death cases. He manages Leighton Law, P.A. trial lawyers, with offices in Miami and Orlando, Florida. He is President of The National Crime Victim Bar Association, author of the 2-volume textbook,Litigating Premises Security Cases, and past Chairman of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America’s Motor Vehicle, Highway & Premises Liability Section. Having won some of the largest verdicts in Florida history, Mr. Leighton is listed inThe Best Lawyers in America (14 years), “Top Lawyers” in the South Florida Legal Guide (15 years), Top 100 Florida SuperLawyer™ and Florida SuperLawyers (14 years), “Orlando Legal Elite” by Orlando Style magazine, and FloridaTrend magazine “Florida Legal Elite