Slip and Fall Lawyer in Miami

A wet supermarket floor, a broken sidewalk, poor lighting in a parking garage — slip and fall accidents in Miami cause fractures, head injuries, and back damage that can change your life. Property owners in Florida have a legal duty to keep their premises reasonably safe, and when they fail, Tacher Law holds them accountable.

With more than 40 years of experience, we have handled premises liability claims against grocery stores, restaurants, hotels, malls, and landlords throughout Miami-Dade County.

Florida Premises Liability Basics

Under Florida law, a business or property owner owes visitors the duty to maintain safe conditions and warn of known hazards. For the common “transitory foreign substance” case — like water or food spilled on a store floor — the injured person must show the business had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition, meaning it knew about it or it existed long enough that it should have been discovered.

Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule applies here too: your compensation is reduced by your percentage of fault, and you cannot recover if you were more than 50% at fault. Property owners often argue the hazard was “open and obvious” — an experienced lawyer knows how to counter that defense. The deadline to file is generally two years.

What to Do After a Fall

Report the incident to the property owner or manager immediately and ask for a written incident report.
Photograph the exact hazard, the surrounding area, lighting, and any warning signs (or lack thereof).
Get medical treatment the same day and describe exactly how the fall happened.
Keep the shoes and clothing you were wearing — do not wash or alter them.
Get names and numbers of any witnesses, then call a lawyer.

Why Hire a Slip and Fall Attorney

These cases turn on evidence that disappears quickly: surveillance video is overwritten, spills are cleaned, and hazards get fixed. We act fast to preserve proof, obtain maintenance and inspection records, and build the notice argument the law requires. Like all our injury cases, slip and fall claims are handled on contingency — no fee unless we recover for you.

Free Case Evaluation

Call +1 (305) 644-2211 for a free consultation. Tacher Law is located at 16445 Collins Avenue, Suite 1625, Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160. You can also contact us via our contact page.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do I have to prove in a Florida slip and fall case?

Under Florida Statute 768.0755, if you fell in a business establishment you must show the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition — for example, that a spill was on the floor long enough that the store should have discovered it, or that the condition occurred regularly and was foreseeable. This notice requirement is the central battleground in most Florida slip and fall cases.

What should I do right after falling in a store or restaurant?

Report the incident to management and make sure a written report is created, photograph the hazard and the surrounding area before anything is cleaned up, get names and numbers of witnesses, and seek medical care promptly. Keep the shoes and clothing you were wearing. These early steps preserve the evidence that notice and liability often turn on.

Can I bring a claim if I fell at a friend’s house or a rental property?

Yes. Homeowners and landlords owe duties to lawful visitors to keep their property reasonably safe and warn of known dangers. Landlords have additional statutory duties to maintain common areas and building systems. The specific duty depends on your status on the property — invitee, licensee, or trespasser — which an attorney can sort out in a free consultation at (305) 644-2211.

Does a “wet floor” sign defeat my slip and fall claim?

Not automatically. A warning sign is one factor a jury considers, but it does not excuse a property owner who created an unreasonable hazard, placed the sign where it could not be seen, or failed to actually address the danger. Florida’s comparative negligence rule means the sign might reduce your recovery if you share some fault — it does not bar the claim outright.

How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Florida?

Slip and fall claims are negligence cases, so Florida’s two-year statute of limitations generally applies. But evidence in these cases degrades fast — surveillance video is overwritten, spills are cleaned, and witnesses forget details. Contacting a lawyer early lets them demand preservation of video and incident reports before they disappear.