A fall can change your day. The pain and bills can change much more.
You may be sore and trying to keep working, or hurt badly enough to need help at home. We can review what happened, find out who was responsible for the area, and explain what you can do next.
No attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.
Orlando office
5401 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 660
50+ years combined
Combined legal experience of our partners
Free consultation
Talk through what happened
No recovery, no attorney’s fee
Ask us to explain fees and costs
A claim depends on why you fell, who was responsible for the area, and how you were hurt. We can review those questions with you, even if you left without a report.
The condition
A spill, loose mat or broken step raises different questions. Describe what you felt and saw. If you do not know what caused the fall, say so. Guessing can make it harder to piece together the facts.
What the business knew
For a temporary substance on a business floor, Florida law requires proof that the business knew or should have known about it. Evidence may show it was there long enough to be found, or happened so often that it was foreseeable.
A damaged stair or other fixed hazard needs a different review. The spill rule is not the test for every fall.
The effect on you
Missed shifts, follow-up care and pain while lifting your child can matter. We look at the care you need and what the fall has changed, whether that means follow-up visits or a longer recovery.
Getting dressed. Driving to work. Carrying groceries. Small tasks can feel very different after a fall.
You do not have to downplay those changes because someone else was hurt worse. Tell us what is difficult now and what you need to get through the week.
That conversation helps us understand the person behind the records.
Not necessarily. A missing report can make proof harder, but it does not tell the whole story. Start with the date, time and exact place. Receipts, messages and witness names can help fill gaps.
Write down what happened while it is fresh. Note who you told and what they said. A lawyer can help you report the event and ask for records. Be clear that the report is being made later.
Keep any photos you have, even if they only show the area. Save the shoes you wore. Staff actions, witnesses, inspection records and earlier complaints may help explain what was there.
We can ask the right parties to preserve footage before it is erased. That request does not guarantee a copy or restore video already lost. A lawsuit may provide a way to seek records through a formal process.
You should understand the next step, who is handling it, and what we still need to find out.
We discuss the fall, your care and any calls or paperwork you have received. Bring what you have. You do not need to solve the case before the first call.
If we take your case, we investigate who controlled the area and seek evidence. We track treatment, lost income and other supported losses as your needs become clearer.
We explain an offer, the risks and whether a lawsuit may be needed. You decide whether to accept a settlement. A claim is not a promise of payment or a quick result.
We can help you understand whether a claim makes sense and what to do next.
No attorney’s fee unless we recover compensation for you.
A property’s insurer may dispute fault or wait to discuss payment. Do not assume that opening a claim will stop bills or collections.
We can review available insurance, help you understand provider payment plans, and ask about options for treatment costs. Use your health coverage where available and keep bills, receipts and insurance notices.
Some providers agree to wait for payment under a letter of protection. The provider treats you in exchange for a promise of payment from a settlement or judgment. It is not free care, and not every provider accepts it. Ask what you would owe if the case does not recover money.
If you are checking out or flying home, save the hotel’s full address, booking record and the names of staff you spoke with. You can seek a legal review after leaving Orlando.
At an International Drive hotel, the owner, operator and outside cleaning company may have different duties. At a store along Colonial Drive, a tenant may control one area while a landlord controls another. We look at who was responsible for the place you fell.
Our Orlando office
5401 S. Kirkman Road, Suite 660
Orlando, FL 32819
Mark Miller and Rick Jacobs have each practiced law in Florida since 1995. Their backgrounds help the firm assess evidence and prepare cases for the challenges ahead.
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Partner
Mark’s background includes insurance defense work. He brings that experience to reviewing injury claims and the arguments insurers may raise.
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Partner
Rick’s experience includes work as a prosecutor and courtroom advocacy. He helps prepare cases with attention to the evidence needed to support them.
Read Rick’s biography ↗None of those facts should be ignored. Each needs context before anyone draws a conclusion about your claim.
A lawsuit may be an option if the facts support a legal claim. The right defendant may be an owner, operator or another responsible party. Many claims are discussed with insurers first. We explain whether filing suit is warranted and what it would involve.
Not necessarily. The terms you accepted matter. Save emails, receipts and any release, including one signed on a screen. We can check whether the agreement dealt only with the room charge or also addressed your injury.
Florida generally gives two years to file a negligence lawsuit for a recent fall. Claims involving government property may also require written notice before a lawsuit. The owner, incident date and other facts affect which rules apply. An insurance discussion does not itself extend the deadline. Ask us to check the dates early.
