Were you injured in a slip and fall accident that wasn’t your fault? Call our experienced slip and fall accident lawyer in Delray Beach for free advice.
When a person trips or slips on a hazardous substance on the floor and injury results, a slip and fall accident has occurred. With the help of an experienced lawyer, you will receive the proper support and resources to successfully win your slip and fall case. Our Delray Beach personal injury attorneys have an accomplished history with premises liability lawsuits, winning over $3 million in compensation for slip and fall accident victims.
No fees unless we win • Same-day consultations available
We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to listen to your story, review the evidence, and determine the strength of your claim.
Our team moves quickly to preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and secure documentation.
We ensure you are receiving the proper medical attention and that your injuries are fully documented to reflect the true impact on your life.
We present a comprehensive demand to the insurance companies. We handle all direct communication, protecting you from their high-pressure tactics.
While many cases settle out of court, we are always prepared to take your case to trial if the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement.
A slip and fall accident occurs when a person trips or slips on a hazardous condition on someone else’s property and sustains injuries as a result. These incidents are among the most common types of personal injury cases in Florida. According to the World Health Organization, falls are the second leading cause of unintentional injury deaths worldwide — with adults over 60 and young children among the most vulnerable.
Being injured on someone else’s property does not automatically make the owner liable. Liability depends on proving that the property owner or manager knew (or should have known) about the hazardous condition and failed to address it. This is governed by Florida’s premises liability law.
Spills, recently mopped surfaces, leaks, and pool or beach access areas create hazardous conditions in grocery stores, retail stores, restaurants, and public spaces. Florida’s humid climate and frequent rain make wet surfaces a year-round hazard.
Cracked sidewalks, uneven parking lot surfaces, broken curbs, and deteriorated concrete in outdoor areas are common trip hazards — especially in older commercial and residential properties.
Inadequate lighting in stairwells, parking garages, and outdoor walkways prevents people from seeing and avoiding hazards. Property owners have a legal obligation to provide adequate lighting throughout their premises.
Bunched rugs, loose carpet edges, and exposed wiring in hallways, retail floors, and common areas are frequent causes of trip and fall accidents.
Defective stair edges, missing handrails, and unstable steps in commercial and residential buildings are high-risk conditions that property owners must inspect and repair promptly.
No fees unless we win • Same-day consultations available
To succeed in a Florida slip and fall claim, our attorneys must prove: (1) the property owner owed you a duty of care, (2) they breached that duty by failing to address or warn about a known hazard, (3) that breach directly caused your fall and injuries, and (4) you suffered measurable damages.
Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule (‘50% bar’) allows you to recover compensation even if you were partially at fault — as long as you were not more than 50% responsible. Your award is reduced by your percentage of fault. See our overview of comparative negligence in Florida.
Insurance companies routinely try to minimize slip and fall claims — arguing the hazard was obvious, that you were distracted, or that no negligence occurred. Having an experienced slip and fall lawyer is essential. Understand the typical timeline for an accident lawsuit in Florida.
Porcaro Law Group represents slip and fall victims throughout South Florida including Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Boynton Beach.
No fees unless we win • Same-day consultations available
• Calls and messages returned promptly
• Same-day consultations when possible
• Direct access to your attorney
• You are never passed off to a case manager
• 20+ years handling personal injury cases
• Millions recovered for injured clients
• Deep familiarity with South Florida courts and insurers
No fees unless we win • Same-day consultations available
If you’re injured in an accident, your first priority should be your health. Seek medical attention right away, even if you feel okay at first. Document the accident scene, collect contact information from others involved or witnesses, and report the incident to the appropriate authorities or property owner. It can also help to speak with a personal injury lawyer early to protect your rights.
To have a potential personal injury case, there generally must be: (1) someone else’s negligence, (2) an injury, and (3) a direct connection between the negligence and your injury. A lawyer can help review the facts of your situation and explain whether you may have a valid claim.
No. Porcaro Law Group offers a free consultation so you can discuss your accident and legal options with us at no cost or obligation.
Most personal injury lawyers, including Porcaro LawGroup, work on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay attorney’s fees unless your case results in a recover.
Florida has time limits, called statutes of limitations, that apply to personal injury cases. In most cases, you have TWO YEARS from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. It’s important to act early so you don’t miss the deadline.
