How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in Florida?

As of March 24, 2023, Florida shortened the statute of limitations for most negligence claims from 4 years to 2 years (Fla. Stat. §95.11(4)(a)). Wrongful death claims also have a 2-year deadline. Do not wait — missing the deadline ends your case.

What does it cost to hire a personal injury lawyer?

We work on a contingency fee — you pay nothing up front, and our fee comes from the recovery we obtain. If we do not recover compensation for you, you owe no attorney fee. The initial consultation is free.

What if I was partly at fault for the accident?

Florida uses modified comparative negligence (Fla. Stat. §768.81, 2023). 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 cannot recover. Do not assume you have no case until an attorney reviews the facts.

Do I need to give a statement to the insurance company?

Not until you talk to an attorney. Insurance adjusters are trained to ask questions that can reduce or deny your claim. You are not required to give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer. Speak with us first — it is free.

What is Florida PIP and how does it work?

Florida is a no-fault state. Drivers must carry $10,000 in Personal Injury Protection (PIP) coverage under Fla. Stat. §627.736. PIP pays 80% of reasonable medical costs and 60% of lost wages regardless of fault — but only if you seek initial medical treatment within 14 days of the accident.

Florida Slip and Fall Attorneys

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Wet floor at Publix? Fell at the hotel pool deck? You may have a claim.

Florida premises liability for transitory substances (water, grease, spilled product) is governed by Fla. Stat. §768.0755 — you must prove the business knew or should have known about the hazard. That standard requires evidence: incident reports, cleaning logs, surveillance video, and witness statements. Most of that disappears within 30 days unless preserved.

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Case Types

Supermarket / Grocery Falls

Publix, Winn-Dixie, Walmart, Aldi. Wet aisles, dropped product, leaking refrigeration. Cleaning-log discovery is the difference-maker.

Restaurant / Bar Falls

Grease, spilled drinks, uneven tile transitions. Servers and bussers can be material witnesses.

Hotel / Resort Falls

Pool decks, lobby floors, bathroom slips. Insurance limits on commercial hospitality policies are typically high.

Sidewalk / Parking Lot

Uneven concrete, missing wheel-stops, inadequate lighting. Government-owned property triggers Fla. Stat. §768.28 caps and 3-year notice requirements.

Stairway / Escalator

Building-code violations, broken handrails, escalator misalignment. Florida Building Code §1011 governs stair geometry.

How We Handle Your Case

Free Case Review

Call or message us. We listen, gather facts, and tell you honestly whether you have a viable case — at no cost.

Evidence Preservation

We send preservation letters, pull traffic-camera footage, obtain incident reports, and lock down witness statements before they fade.

Medical & Damages Build-Out

We coordinate your medical care, compile billing records, calculate lost wages, and document pain-and-suffering with the proof a jury needs.

Negotiate or Litigate

We demand fair compensation. If the insurer refuses, we file suit. Every case is prepared as if it will be tried — that posture produces the better offer.

Types of Compensation Available

Medical Expenses

Emergency care, hospital stays, surgery, physical therapy, prescriptions, future medical needs.

Lost Wages

Past missed work and reduced future earning capacity, including overtime and bonuses you would have earned.

Pain and Suffering

Physical pain, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, anxiety, sleep disruption — Florida has no statutory cap on most negligence cases.

Property Damage

Vehicle repair or replacement, rental-car reimbursement, diminished-value claims, and damaged personal property.

Florida Deadline — 2 Years

As of March 24, 2023, Florida shortened the deadline to file most negligence-based personal injury lawsuits from 4 years to 2 years.

Fla. Stat. §95.11(4)(a) (2023)

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I need to prove to win a Florida slip-and-fall case?+

Under Fla. Stat. §768.0755, you must prove the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the transitory substance and should have remedied it. "Constructive knowledge" can come from how long the substance was on the floor or from a regular practice of similar occurrences.

How long do I have to file?+

2 years from the date of the fall (Fla. Stat. §95.11(4)(a) as of 2023). If the property is government-owned, you must give written notice within 3 years AND file within statutory deadlines (Fla. Stat. §768.28).

What should I do immediately after a fall?+

Report it to the manager and get an incident-report number. Take photos of the hazard, the surrounding area, and your injuries. Get witness names. Seek medical care that day. Do NOT give a recorded statement to the store's insurer before talking to an attorney.

What Our Florida Clients Say

"After my crash on US-192, the insurance company called the same day. I am glad I called the attorneys first. They handled everything in Spanish."

Maria R.

Kissimmee, FL

"My slip-and-fall case felt impossible at first — the store denied everything. The team pulled the cleaning logs and surveillance video and changed the conversation."

James T.

Sanford, FL

"They walked me through every step in plain language. I never felt like a case number. I will recommend them to anyone in Central Florida."

Lourdes V.

Apopka, FL

"Got hit by a driver who fled. The team filed the UM claim, pushed the police on the investigation, and resolved everything without trial."

Daniel P.

Winter Park, FL

Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every case is different.

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