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Slip and Fall Injuries in Florida

Falls in stores, restaurants, parking lots and apartment complexes can cause serious injuries. What happens next often depends on what was recorded at the time — the hazard, the conditions and who knew about them.

By Swift Accident Help Editorial Team · Last reviewed · General information, not legal advice

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Key takeaways

  • Get medical attention and report the fall to the property’s manager or owner.
  • Photograph the hazard before it is cleaned up or repaired.
  • Keep your shoes and clothing, and write down witnesses’ details.
  • Florida generally allows two years to bring a negligence claim for causes of action arising after March 24, 2023 — but deadlines depend on the facts.

What to do after a fall

  1. Get medical help

    Call 911 for serious injuries. Otherwise, get checked out and keep your records.

  2. Report it

    Tell the manager or property owner and ask for a copy of any incident report.

  3. Photograph the hazard

    Spills, wet floors, broken steps, poor lighting or missing warning signs — before anything changes.

  4. Get witness details

    Names and phone numbers of anyone who saw the fall or the hazard.

  5. Keep what you wore

    Your shoes and clothing can show the conditions.

Deadlines

In 2023 Florida shortened the general time limit for negligence claims from four years to two years, for causes of action that arise after March 24, 2023. Some situations have different or shorter deadlines, so speak to a licensed Florida attorney about yours without delay.

How Swift Attorney can help

Swift Attorney is a free accident help and referral service, not a law firm. If you were hurt in a slip, trip or fall in Florida, you can call, text or use the short form at any hour. The team listens to what happened, helps you understand a sensible next step and, where appropriate, may connect you with a participating accident attorney or medical provider.

Contacting Swift Attorney does not create an attorney-client relationship, and nobody here gives legal advice. Any legal representation would be a separate agreement between you and a participating attorney. How it works explains the process step by step.

Frequently asked questions

The store cleaned up the spill right away. Is it too late to take photos?

Photograph whatever is left — the area, warning signs or their absence, lighting — and write down what you remember while it is fresh.

Should I sign anything the property owner gives me?

Read anything carefully before signing. You can ask for a copy of any incident report and take time to understand your position.

Is there a time limit?

Yes. For most negligence claims arising after March 24, 2023, Florida’s general limit is two years, but exceptions exist. Speak to a licensed Florida attorney about your specific deadline.

Sources

Official sources this page relies on. Laws and procedures change — check the source for the current version.

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