Residents in Jacksonville can suffer slip and fall injuries virtually anywhere at any time, whether you’re walking to work, in school, at the store, in a restaurant or anywhere else. Property owners and businesses have a duty to maintain safe environments for invited visitors, guests and customers. Failure to keep their premises free of slipping or tripping hazards opens property owners up to liability for injuries resulting from falls.

If you’ve fallen on someone else’s property in Jacksonville and now have medical bills, lost wages or are still coping with pain and suffering from the incident, consider calling the slip and fall lawyers at Kanner & Pintaluga. 

What Do I Have to Prove in a Slip and Fall Case?

Florida law requires that you prove the responsible party knew or should have known about the hazardous condition and failed to address it. It’s not enough to show that the dangerous condition contributed to your injury; you must also demonstrate that the property owner or tenant had adequate time to correct the hazard but neglected to do so.

This can involve proving negligence in maintenance, inadequate warnings of potential danger or a failure to promptly rectify a known issue. Establishing these elements is a complex process, requiring a deep understanding of premises liability law and a strategic approach to building your case.

How Can a Lawyer Help You Find Evidence to Bolster Your Slip and Fall Case?