Wet Floor Cases
Spills, freshly mopped surfaces, and water tracked from entryways.
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Slip and Fall Attorney · South Florida
Miami Slip and Fall Lawyer
Wet floors, spills, and unmarked hazards at hotels, restaurants, and stores require documented notice. We build the proof Florida law requires.
- Florida Statute 768.0755 notice work
- Surveillance preservation within days
- Free consultations in English and Spanish
Florida Statute 768.0755 Sets a High Bar for Slip-and-Fall Cases
Florida Statute 768.0755 requires plaintiffs in transitory foreign substance cases at business establishments to prove the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the substance and should have remedied it. Constructive knowledge can be shown by the length of time the substance was on the floor or by evidence that the condition occurred with regularity.
The Marin Law Offices builds slip-and-fall cases on documented notice. Surveillance preservation, inspection logs, prior-incident discovery, and floor-care expert evaluation together produce the evidence the statute requires.
Where Slip and Fall Cases Are Won
Specific levers in transitory-substance claims.
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Surveillance Preservation
Property surveillance often overwrites within days. Spoliation letters issued immediately to lock down footage.
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Inspection Log Discovery
Floor-inspection schedules, sweep logs, and maintenance records pulled in discovery to document notice or its absence.
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Prior-Incident Pattern
Similar prior incidents at the same location strengthen constructive-knowledge proof.
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Floor-Care Expert Analysis
Surface coefficient of friction, signage practices, and industry standards evaluated by qualified experts.
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Bilingual Service
Full case handling in English and Spanish.
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No Up-Front Cost
Free consultations and contingency-fee representation.
Slip and Fall Patterns We Handle
Common slip-and-fall configurations.
Rainwater Entry Cases
Water entering hotel and retail lobbies during South Florida storms.
Restaurant Spill Cases
Food and beverage spills with documented service patterns.
Retail Aisle Cases
Spills, leaks, and dropped products in grocery and retail aisles.
Hotel Lobby Cases
Atrium, elevator, and pool-deck slip-and-fall incidents at South Florida hotels.
Pool Deck & Bathroom Cases
Wet surfaces near pools and bathrooms with their own duty patterns.
How a Slip and Fall Case Moves
From first call through resolution.
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Free Consultation
We review what happened, the property type, and any incident report you obtained at the scene.
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Scene & Surveillance
We photograph the hazard, request preservation of property surveillance, and obtain inspection logs and prior-incident history.
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Notice & Foreseeability Work
Constructive-knowledge proof developed through length-of-time and frequency-of-occurrence evidence.
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Demand or Suit
Documented demand presented to the property's insurer. Litigation when negotiation will not produce a fair recovery.
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Representative Workflow
How a Restaurant Slip Case Gets Built
The Problem
A guest slips on a clear liquid spill near the entrance of a busy Miami restaurant. The incident report records the fall but says nothing about how long the spill had been there. The insurer disputes notice and offers a fraction of the medicals.
Our Approach
The firm sends a spoliation letter the day of intake, requests preservation of all entry-area surveillance, obtains the sweep log for the shift, and identifies similar prior incidents through discovery. A floor-care expert evaluates the surface and the restaurant's signage practices.
The Outcome
Surveillance shows the spill was present for over 30 minutes without inspection. Constructive knowledge is established. The case proceeds against the property's coverage stack with documented evidence.
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Within 7 days
Surveillance preserved
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Yes
Sweep log obtained
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$0
Up-front client cost
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English & Spanish
Languages of service
Slip and Fall Questions
What is Florida Statute 768.0755? +
768.0755 governs slip-and-fall cases involving transitory foreign substances at business establishments. It requires plaintiffs to prove the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the substance and should have remedied it. The statute drives every slip-and-fall case in Florida.
What counts as constructive knowledge? +
Constructive knowledge can be shown by evidence that the substance was on the floor long enough that the business should have discovered it in the exercise of ordinary care, or that the condition occurred with regularity and was therefore foreseeable.
Why is surveillance so important? +
Surveillance often documents how long the substance was on the floor before the fall, which directly addresses the constructive-knowledge element. Surveillance also captures the absence or presence of warning signage and the property's response after the incident.
What if there was a wet-floor sign? +
A wet-floor sign does not automatically defeat the claim. Sign placement, visibility, and the timing of placement all matter. A sign placed after the fall is not a defense.
What records should I get at the scene? +
Request a copy of the incident report before leaving the property. Get the names and contact information of any witnesses. Photograph the hazard, surrounding signage (or absence), and any visible inspection schedule.
What if I was partially at fault? +
Florida applies modified comparative negligence. Your recovery is reduced by your share of fault and barred only if you are more than 50 percent at fault. Distraction or footwear issues may reduce but not eliminate the claim.
What about cruise ship slips? +
Maritime law often controls cruise injuries, with shorter notice deadlines and forum-selection clauses. We handle those under our Boat Accident practice and move on the contractual deadlines immediately.
Can I sue a hotel for a pool-deck slip? +
Yes, where the surface conditions, signage practices, or maintenance procedures fell below industry standards. Pool decks have their own duty patterns based on expected wet conditions and the hotel's history with similar incidents.
How long do I have to file? +
Florida's statute of limitations for most negligence-based injury claims is two years from the date of injury for accidents on or after March 24, 2023. Government-property claims have shorter notice requirements.
Related Topics
Closely related premises-injury topics.
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