St. Augustine Slip & Fall Lawyers

Key Insights on Slip, Trip & Fall Incidents in St. Augustine

When you visit someone else’s home, a retail store, or any other private or public place, you expect the property to be well-maintained and in a reasonably safe condition. In fact, under Florida premises liability laws, property owners are required to ensure their premises are free of any hazards that could cause foreseeable injury or harm. This means conducting adequate property maintenance, repairing or removing hazards, and warning guests of any dangerous conditions. When property owners negligently fail to do this, they can be held legally liable for accidents and injuries.

If you slipped, tripped, and/or fell on someone else’s property, and you believe the property owner was to blame, reach out to Canan Law right away. You may have grounds for a slip and fall claim and could be entitled to financial compensation for your medical bills, lost income, physical pain, emotional suffering, and more. Our highly experienced slip and fall accident attorneys are here to help you understand your legal options and help you fight to maximize your claim.

Contact us online or call our office  at (904) 849-2266 to get started with a free, no-obligation consultation with our St. Augustine premises liability lawyers.

Why Choose Canan Law for Your Slip & Fall Claim

Our firm has been a fixture in the community for nearly 20 years. We are proud to represent the people of Northeast Florida, providing the personal attention they deserve and the aggressive advocacy they need. We are prepared to guide you through the process, from gathering evidence and building your claim to negotiating with the insurance company for the liable party. If necessary, we are even ready to take your case to trial. With over 250 jury trials under our collective belt, we have the experience needed to fight for you.

We are available 24/7 and offer contingency fees for all personal injury clients. This means you do not pay any upfront fees or out-of-pocket expenses. Instead, we only collect fees if/when we win your case.

To learn more, call us at (904) 849-2266and request a free initial consultationwith our slip and fall lawyers in St. Augustine.

Can I Still File A Claim If I Was Partially At Fault For My Slip And Fall?

In Florida, you can still file a claim for a slip and fall accident even if you were partially at fault, thanks to the state's comparative negligence rule. This rule allows for your compensation to be adjusted according to your level of fault. For instance, if you are found to be 20% responsible for the accident, your compensation would be reduced by that percentage. Understanding this principle is crucial when considering a slip and fall claim.

Consulting with a St. Augustine slip & fall lawyer at Canan Law can be pivotal in navigating these complexities. Our experienced attorneys know how to assess the circumstances of each case and can provide valuable guidance on how to proceed. We are able to analyze evidence, gather testimonies, and utilize expert insights to build a strong case in your favor, aiming to minimize your fault percentage.

Our attorneys can also negotiate with insurance companies and opposing parties on your behalf, striving to maximize your compensation. By understanding your rights and the nuances of comparative negligence, you can make informed decisions and pursue justice effectively. Engaging a knowledgeable attorney ensures that your case is handled with expertise and dedication, enhancing the likelihood of a favorable outcome despite any shared fault in the incident. Get in touch with Canan Law by dialing (904) 849-2266.

How to Win a Slip & Fall Case

In Florida, there are several elements you must prove to be successful in your slip and fall injury case. Generally speaking, the issue of negligence is often decided based on common sense, but there are many defenses available to property owners accused of negligent conduct.

To win a slip and fall case, our attorneys work to establish the following elements:

• The property owner owed you a duty of care, meaning you were lawfully on the property as an invitee or licensee
• The property owner failed to adequately/reasonably address (repair, remove, warn of, etc.) a dangerous condition or created a dangerous condition
• The property owner knew or should have known that the dangerous condition posed a foreseeable risk of injury
• You were injured because of the dangerous condition and suffered measurable damages (e.g., medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, etc.)

Often, property owners allege that they did, in fact, take steps to remove or repair a dangerous condition or that the injured person (the “plaintiff”) was negligent or otherwise contributed to their injuries. The property owner may argue that they could not have known about the dangerous condition or, conversely, that it was so open and obvious that the plaintiff could have easily avoided it.

Our slip and fall attorneys in St. Augustine work to counteract these and other common defenses. We look at various factors—such as whether the property owner’s attempts to repair or remove the dangerous condition were adequate and reasonable, how long the condition existed before the accident, the nature of the dangerous condition itself, and more—and use this information to build strong cases on behalf of our clients.