Slip & Fall Lawyer in Orlando, FL
When Property Owners Don't Keep You Safe, I'm There.
A wet floor, broken step, uneven pavement, or poorly lit stairwell can change your life in a second. If you were injured on someone else's property in Orlando because of a hazard that shouldn't have been there, the property owner may be legally responsible for your medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. The Cagle Law Firm fights for slip and fall victims across Central Florida.
Retail Stores
& Restaurants
Hotels, Resorts
& Attractions
Appartment
Complexes
Commercial Buildings
& Parking Lots
Sidewalks
& Public Property
Stairways
& Common Areas
Types of Slip & Fall Claims The Cagle Law Firm Handles
Building the Case the Property Owner Hopes You Won't
Slip and fall cases are won or lost on evidence — and evidence disappears fast. Surveillance footage gets overwritten. Wet floors get dried. Hazards get repaired. The Cagle Law Firm acts quickly to preserve what's needed to hold the responsible party accountable.
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I preserve surveillance footage, incident reports, and maintenance records before they are lost or destroyed
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I document the scene, the hazard, and your injuries with independent investigation
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I identify all liable parties — property owners, landlords, tenants, and management companies
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I calculate the full value of your claim including future medical costs, lost earning capacity, and non-economic damages
In a slip and fall case, what you do in the first days matters as much as what happened on the day you fell.
The Property Owner's Insurer Is Already Working Against You
The moment a slip and fall is reported, the property owner's insurance company begins building a defense. They will look for ways to argue the hazard was obvious, that you weren't paying attention, or that your injuries aren't as serious as claimed. Without representation, most victims accept far less than their case is worth.
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Comparative fault is their first weapon. Florida's modified comparative negligence rule means if you're found more than 50% at fault, you recover nothing. Insurers routinely inflate the victim's share of blame — the Cagle Law Firm pushes back.
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Evidence windows are short. Surveillance footage, maintenance logs, and witness accounts need to be secured immediately. An attorney acts on day one.
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Injury value is routinely underestimated. Future medical needs, long-term physical limitations, and non-economic damages are real — and insurers minimize them without contest when there's no legal representation.
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No upfront cost. No fee unless I win.
Slip and fall cases are hard to win without representation — and easy for insurers to minimize when you're unrepresented.
Florida Law on Slip and Fall. Here's What Matters.
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Duty of care depends on visitor status. Invitees (customers, business guests) receive the highest protection — owners must inspect, correct, and warn. Licensees (social guests) receive less. Trespassers the least, with limited exceptions.
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The owner must have known or should have known. Florida requires proof the property owner had actual or constructive notice of the hazard — not just that it existed.
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Modified comparative negligence applies. If you are found more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover. Below 50%, your award is reduced by your percentage of fault (HB 837, 2023).
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2-year statute of limitations for accidents on or after March 24, 2023. For earlier accidents the prior 4-year limit may apply. Government entity claims have additional notice requirements.
What Clients Say About
The Cagle Law Firm
I measure my success by the outcomes I deliver and the trust my clients place in me. Here's what some of the Central Florida families I've represented have to say.
Who is liable for a slip and fall accident in Florida?
Liability in a Florida slip and fall case depends on whether the property owner or occupier was negligent in maintaining safe premises. Florida law requires property owners to inspect for hazards, correct dangerous conditions, or warn visitors of known dangers. The duty of care owed depends on the visitor's status — invitees (customers, guests invited for the owner's benefit) receive the highest protection. You must prove the owner knew or should have known about the hazardous condition and failed to act. Liability can extend to landlords, tenants, businesses, and management companies depending on who controlled the premises.
What do I need to prove in a Florida slip and fall case?
To recover compensation in a Florida slip and fall case, you must prove: (1) the defendant owned or controlled the premises; (2) a dangerous condition existed; (3) the owner knew or should have known about it; (4) they failed to fix or warn of the hazard; and (5) the hazard caused your injury and resulting damages. Florida also applies modified comparative negligence — if you are found more than 50% at fault, you cannot recover. If you are partially at fault below 50%, your compensation is reduced by your percentage of responsibility.
What compensation can I recover from a slip and fall in Orlando?
Florida slip and fall victims may recover economic damages including medical expenses (past and future), lost wages, and reduced earning capacity, as well as non-economic damages including pain and suffering, emotional distress, and loss of enjoyment of life. In cases involving particularly egregious negligence, punitive damages may also be available. The value of your claim depends on the severity of your injuries, the duration of recovery, and the impact on your daily life and ability to work.
How long do I have to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Florida?
Under Florida Statute § 95.11, the statute of limitations for slip and fall personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident for incidents occurring on or after March 24, 2023 (HB 837). For accidents before that date, the prior four-year limitation may apply. Claims against government entities have additional notice requirements with shorter windows. Acting quickly preserves evidence and protects all of your legal options.
Frequently asked questions
You Deserve Accountability. Let's Start There.
If you were injured in a slip and fall on someone else's property in Orlando, you may have more options than you realize — but the window to act is time-limited. The Cagle Law Firm offers a free, no-obligation case review. No fee unless I win.