Crestview Slip and Fall Attorneys: Holding Property Owners Accountable

Under Florida Statutes § 768.0755, property owners and businesses owe a duty of care to lawful visitors. If you slip and fall on someone else's property, the owner can be held liable if they knew or should have known about the dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you about it. However, Florida's premises liability law requires proof that the property owner had actual or constructive knowledge of the hazard, which is why having an experienced attorney conduct a thorough investigation is critical to building a strong case.

Some cases are straightforward — misplaced equipment, damaged parking stops, or defective stairs clearly establish liability. Spills are harder to prove, requiring store cleaning records, employee checkoff sheets, and surveillance footage to show how long the hazard existed. Unlike car accidents, slip and fall cases need meticulous evidence gathering, so having an experienced attorney investigate immediately can mean the difference between fair compensation and a denied claim.

Serious Injuries That Result from Premises Liability Accidents

Many people wrongly assume slip and fall accidents result in minor bruises, but these accidents frequently cause catastrophic injuries that devastate families financially and emotionally:

• Traumatic brain injuries:Head impacts on concrete or tile can cause concussions, skull fractures, or severe brain trauma, requiring years of treatment and leading to permanent cognitive issues.
• Spinal cord damage:Falls can compress or sever the spinal cord, causing paralysis that requires lifelong care.
• Hip fractures:Especially severe for older adults, hip fractures often require surgery, with many victims never regaining full mobility.
• Broken bones:Wrist, ankle, and compound fractures often require surgery and result in long-term limitations.
• Soft tissue injuries:Torn ligaments and tendons can cause chronic pain that impacts your ability to work for years.

We collaborate with our in-house medical physician to review your records and testify about the full extent of your injuries, helping us pursue compensation for current and future medical bills, lost wages, emotional distress, and the overall impact on your life.

Where Fall Accidents Occur Throughout Crestview and Okaloosa County

Our Crestview slip and fall lawyers have handled injury cases at numerous locations throughout the area:

• Retail stores and supermarkets:Walmart, Publix, Winn-Dixie, and other stores along State Road 85, where spills, cluttered aisles, or freshly waxed floors cause customers to slip and fall, resulting in injuries.
• Restaurants and bars:Slip and fall accidents from wet floors, grease, or poor maintenance in kitchens, bathrooms, or dining areas near Crestview High School and across the community.
• Apartment complexes:Broken stairs, poor lighting, or unsafe walkways in residential areas throughout Okaloosa County.
• Hotels and motels:Wet pool decks, slippery bathroom floors, or faulty railings causing serious falls and injuries.
• Parking lots and sidewalks:Potholes, uneven pavement, or poor drainage creating hazards for pedestrians across Northwest Florida.
• Government properties:While claims against government entities are subject to special rules und Florida Statutes § 768.28, we have successfully held municipalities accountable for dangerous conditions on public property.

Accidents occur in all types of locations, and our legal team has the experience to handle cases against property owners of all kinds, from individual landlords to national retail chains.