Florida Slip and Fall Attorney

Slip & Fall Attorney in Tallahassee

Dedicated & Experienced Tallahassee Slip & Fall Lawyer on Your Side

Since 2008, Perry & Young has represented injury victims. Slip and fall claims demand more than paperwork. Surveillance footage can get overwritten. Witnesses move on. Spills get mopped up. We treat that evidence as perishable from the moment you call us, and we move accordingly.

Every case at our firm is assigned a lead attorney and a supporting attorney. This two-attorney structure isn’t a talking point; it’s how we guard against the delays that let evidence disappear and momentum stall. Our firm has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for clients, and we bring that same commitment to every premises liability claim we take.

Hurt in a slip and fall in Tallahassee, FL? Our team can help you. Call (850) 215-7777 to schedule a free consultation to get answers.

What Florida Law Requires to Prove a Slip & Fall Claim

Premises liability cases in Florida aren’t simply about proving you fell. Your visitor status and the type of property both matter. Florida law recognizes different duties of care depending on whether you entered as an invitee (such as a store customer), a licensee (such as a social guest), or a trespasser. Invitees receive the highest level of protection.

For falls inside a business, Florida Statute 768.0755 sets the standard. To recover compensation, you must show the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition, whether a spill, a tracked-in substance, or a similar hazard, and failed to address it. Constructive knowledge can be established by showing the condition existed long enough that a reasonable inspection would have found it or that it occurred regularly enough that the business should have anticipated it.

Common hazards that give rise to these claims include:

Wet floors without adequate warning signs
Uneven, cracked, or sunken pavement
Broken or missing stair railings
Inadequate lighting in walkways or parking areas

Shared Fault Under Florida’s Comparative Negligence Rule

Florida follows a modified comparative negligence system under Florida Statute 768.81. You can still recover compensation as long as you aren’t more than 50% at fault for the accident. If you are found partially responsible, your award is reduced by that percentage. For example, if a jury finds you 20% at fault, you recover 80% of the total damages. Insurers routinely try to inflate a claimant’s share of fault to reduce what they pay, which is part of why early evidence preservation matters so much.

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Florida Filing Deadlines for Slip & Fall Claims

The deadline to file a premises liability claim depends on when your injury occurred. For incidents that happened after March 24, 2023, when House Bill 837 took effect, the statute of limitations under Florida Statute 95.11(5)(a) is two years from the date of injury. For incidents that occurred before that date, the prior four-year deadline generally still applies. Missing either deadline can prevent you from pursuing compensation, regardless of how strong the underlying claim is.

Furthermore, claims involving government-owned property often require a separate notice requirement and a shorter timeline. As such, it is crucial to work with a slip and fall lawyer in Tallahassee to avoid missing any deadlines.

Get Guidance From Our Tallahassee Slip & Fall Attorney

Building a strong case in Tallahassee means gathering the right documentation from local sources such as incident reports, medical records from providers such as Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare, and property inspection records, among others. However, when you're injured, these tasks can feel overwhelming. That's where our team comes in.

Choose our Tallahassee slip and fall lawyer for:

Proven recovery track record: We've recovered hundreds of millions for wrongfully injured clients.
Dual-attorney team: Every client is assigned a dedicated lead and supporting attorney.
Comprehensive legal strategy: Our founders previously worked as legal investigators, and our team includes a former insurance defense attorney, giving us insider foresight to dismantle adjuster defense tactics.
Around-the-clock rapid response: We maintain 24/7 availability with emergency "go" teams ready to deploy immediately after accidents.
Contingency fee structure: Clients don't pay upfront legal costs or fees unless a financial recovery is successfully secured.
Multilingual representation: Full communication and client support are available in Spanish, German, Italian, French, and more.

Property maintenance logs disappear, surveillance tapes cycle over in days, and corporate defense counsel begin building comparative fault narratives the moment an incident occurs. Let our team take on your case and handle it while you recover.

Call us at (850) 215-7777 or fill out our online form to schedule a free consultation. We can discuss your Tallahassee slip and fall situation and determine what options you have.

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