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SLIP AND FALL ATTORNEY · SERVING CLIENTS THROUGHOUT FLORIDA
Slips and falls can result in painful injuries, lost time at work, and uncertainty about who was responsible. Nicole helps injured clients understand how Florida premises liability claims are evaluated.
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A direct, respectful conversation about your circumstances.
Clear communication in the language you prefer.
An opportunity to ask questions about your next step.
UNDERSTANDING YOUR OPTIONS
Falls may occur in stores, restaurants, offices, apartment complexes, parking areas, or other locations. A successful case is not established by the fall alone: the condition, the duty owed, notice, causation, and injuries all matter. The sooner the evidence is preserved, the easier it may be to understand how the incident occurred.
MATTERS WE EXPLORE
Every situation is different. These are examples of facts that may be worth discussing—not a prediction about any particular claim.
Spills, tracked-in water, or cleaning conditions may create hazards that are easy to overlook.
Loose flooring, damaged pavement, and unexpected changes in elevation can create risks.
Visibility can affect whether a hazard is noticeable and how a fall happens.
Boxes, clutter, cords, or merchandise in pedestrian paths may deserve investigation.
Damaged steps, loose handrails, and stairway conditions can contribute to falls.
Repeated leaks or other ongoing conditions may be relevant to what the property operator knew.
EVIDENCE & EVALUATION
In many premises cases, conditions change within minutes. Video is overwritten, spills are cleaned, and witnesses leave. A prompt review can help identify useful records without assuming that a property owner is automatically liable.
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A report to the business or property manager, if one exists.
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Images of the precise condition, surrounding area, footwear, and visible injuries.
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Names and contact information for anyone who saw the fall or the hazard.
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Prompt care, symptoms, diagnoses, limitations, and follow-up appointments.
FLORIDA LEGAL PERSPECTIVE
Under Florida Statutes § 768.0755, for a slip on a transitory foreign substance in a business establishment, the injured person generally must prove the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition and should have addressed it. Other premises claims may involve different duties and proof. Legal deadlines may also apply, so a case-specific review matters.
POTENTIAL REMEDIES
Possible outcomes and damages depend on the facts, proof, applicable law, and the type of claim. No result can be promised.
Past and potentially future reasonable treatment related to the injury.
Time away from work or reduced earning ability, if supported by the evidence.
Physical discomfort and effects on daily activities, where recoverable.
Rehabilitation or other future care supported by medical evidence.
WHAT TO DO NEXT
Put health first and document symptoms even if they develop later.
Report the event and retain photos, witnesses, shoes, and records.
Discuss the condition, notice issues, medical impact, and potential deadlines.
MEET YOUR ATTORNEY
Nicole McConnie-Jensen represents clients in Florida injury matters and civil disputes. She is fully bilingual and believes that clients deserve clear explanations, thoughtful strategies, and the dignity of being heard—not simply another case number.
With more than 15 years of experience representing injury victims, Nicole focuses on understanding the person behind the legal question and explaining the available options in English or Spanish.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No. Liability depends on facts such as the dangerous condition, notice, legal duties, causation, and whether the event resulted in injury.
For certain business slip-and-fall cases, constructive knowledge may be shown through circumstances suggesting the condition existed long enough to be discovered or occurred regularly and was foreseeable.
A timely factual report can help preserve a record of the incident. Keep a copy when possible and avoid guessing about facts you do not know.
The absence of a warning may be relevant, but it does not by itself prove liability. The condition and notice still need to be evaluated.
Many Florida negligence actions are subject to a two-year period under current law, but dates, exceptions, and other rules can change the analysis. Obtain legal guidance promptly.
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Su abogada puertorriqueña. Nicole puede conversar con usted directamente en español y explicarle los próximos pasos con claridad, respeto y atención personal.
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This page provides general information, not legal advice. Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. Attorney advertising. Illustrative images do not depict actual client incidents.
