What should I do after a slip and fall at a store in Tampa?

After a slip and fall at a store, document the scene, report the incident to store management, seek medical treatment immediately, and contact a personal injury attorney before speaking with the store's insurance company. Surveillance footage and witness accounts are critical evidence that can disappear quickly. Williams Law Association, P.A. secured a $130,000 settlement for a Tampa client injured in a convenience store slip and fall after the insurer initially denied the claim.

Can a store be held liable for a slip and fall caused by a wet floor in Florida?

Yes. Under Florida premises liability law, businesses have a duty to maintain safe conditions for customers. If a store knew or should have known about a hazardous condition — such as a wet floor — and failed to address it or warn customers, they can be held liable for resulting injuries. Evidence such as surveillance footage showing how long the hazard existed is often central to these cases.

What compensation can I recover from a slip and fall injury in Florida?

Florida slip and fall victims may recover medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and compensation for pain and suffering. In a recent Tampa case, Williams Law Association, P.A. secured $130,000 for a client whose injuries required physical therapy and potential future surgery after a convenience store failed to address a wet floor hazard.

Slip and Fall Case Result: 30,000 Settlement

The Store Knew. They Did Nothing. We Got $130,000.

A Tampa convenience store had a wet floor and no warning sign. Our client didn’t see it until it was too late. The fall caused a serious back injury requiring physical therapy and the possibility of future surgery. When our client filed a claim, the store’s insurer denied it, arguing the spill was minor and that our client was partially at fault for not watching where they were walking.

Williams Law Association, P.A. took the case.

What Did the Evidence Show?

We obtained surveillance footage from the store. It showed the spill had been on the floor for an extended period before our client fell, with no warning signs placed and no cleanup attempted. We interviewed witnesses who confirmed staff had been aware of the hazard. Medical experts documented the full scope of the injury, including the cost of ongoing treatment and the impact on our client’s ability to work.

The insurer’s comparative fault argument didn’t survive the evidence.

The Result

We negotiated a $130,000 settlement covering medical expenses, lost wages, reduced earning capacity, and compensation for pain and suffering. The initial offer was zero.

Initial Offer: $0

Settlement: $130,000

Hurt in a Slip and Fall in Tampa?

Property owners and businesses have a legal duty to keep their premises safe. When they fail and someone gets hurt, they are accountable. Williams Law Association, P.A. has been fighting for injured Floridians since 1995. We work on a contingency basis, so you pay nothing unless we win.

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