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At Burnetti, P.A., our dedicated team of Tampa slip and fall attorneys is committed to assisting victims who have suffered injuries on someone else’s property due to the property owner’s negligence. Slip and fall accidents can result in severe pain, permanent disabilities, or even fatalities.
Property owners, including those of shopping malls, restaurants, and office buildings, have a responsibility to ensure the safety of their visitors by addressing dangerous conditions and defects on their premises. If their negligence leads to your injury, you have the right to seek monetary compensation through premises liability law.
Premises liability holds property owners and occupiers accountable for protecting visitors from hazardous conditions and making them legally responsible for accidents and injuries that occur on their property. This encompasses slip and fall accidents as well as injuries caused by negligent security.
Slip and fall accidents can happen in various public and private places, including:
Numerous hazardous or unsafe conditions can contribute to slip and fall accidents, such as:
Property owners are responsible for maintaining safe premises, including promptly addressing any necessary repairs. If an owner or tenant fails to fulfill this duty, they may be held liable for injuries resulting from slip and fall accidents, which can include:
If you have experienced a slip and fall accident in a public or private place, it’s important to know what to do. Here are ten actions that can help alleviate stress and uncertainty during this challenging time:
Our Tampa slip and fall injury attorneys offer valuable assistance to clients harmed by the negligence of others. We can help determine if you are eligible for compensation for pain, suffering, and lost wages.
This may involve conducting an investigation into the accident to establish liability on the part of the property owner or other negligent party, including:
If you have suffered a slip and fall injury, you should not feel embarrassed or guilty about seeking compensation for medical bills and lost wages. In Florida, specific laws dictate reasonable actions to prevent slip and fall accidents.
At Burnetti, P.A., we understand these laws and can review your potential claim to determine if you are eligible to file a slip and fall accident lawsuit. Our bilingual staff is available during the day, evenings, and weekends, and we can arrange meetings at your home, in the hospital, or at our Burnetti, P.A. offices.
Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer and founder of Burnetti, P.A., Doug Burnetti has spent his career fighting for the injured across Florida. Known for his courtroom skill and dedication to justice, he leads a firm built on integrity, strength, and results—recognized by Florida Super Lawyers and Martindale-Hubbell® for excellence in trial advocacy.
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In Tampa, property owners, landlords, businesses, or even government entities may be held liable if their negligence caused unsafe conditions—such as wet floors, uneven pavement, or poor lighting—that led to your fall. Liability typically depends on whether the responsible party knew or should have known about the hazard and failed to fix or warn about it.
To prove negligence, you must show that:
Our Tampa slip and fall attorney can help gather the necessary evidence, such as surveillance footage, maintenance records, and witness statements.
Under Florida law, you generally have two years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. However, this timeline may vary if the claim involves a government property or other special circumstances. It’s best to consult an attorney as soon as possible to ensure your case is filed on time.
Depending on your case, you may be eligible to recover compensation for:
Each case is unique, so the total value of your claim will depend on the severity of your injuries and their impact on your life.
Florida follows a modified comparative negligence rule. This means you can still recover damages even if you were partially at fault—as long as you are less than 50% responsible for the accident. However, your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault. For example, if you’re found 20% at fault, your total award will be reduced by 20%.
Yes, but filing a claim against a government entity (such as the City of Tampa or Hillsborough County) involves special procedures and shorter deadlines. You must provide formal notice of your claim within a specific time period before filing a lawsuit. These cases can be complex, so it’s wise to contact a slip and fall lawyer familiar with Florida’s sovereign immunity laws.
This page has been written, edited, and reviewed by a team of legal writers following our comprehensive editorial guidelines. It was approved by attorney Doug Burnetti, founder of Burnetti, P.A., a board-certified civil trial lawyer with experience handling cases involving auto accidents, premises liability, medical malpractice, nursing home neglect, and product liability.
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