Home – Slip and Fall – Florida Slip and Fall Lawyer
Experienced Slip and Fall Lawyer
Representing clients hurt locally and throughout the State of Florida
Slip and fall accidents can happen anywhere, from grocery stores to hotels, and often result in serious injuries that disrupt lives and create financial burdens. Property owners have a legal duty to maintain safe premises, but when they fail, victims deserve compensation. With over 40 years of experience, Alan Sackrin is a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Expert who has successfully helped countless clients recover the compensation they need to move forward. Let Alan put his expertise to work for you.
Jump to our slip-and-fall settlement values
Why Choose Alan as Your Slip and Fall Lawyer?
- Proven Expertise: With over 40 years of experience, Alan has handled some of the most complex slip and fall cases in Florida.
- Certified Civil Trial Expert: As a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Expert, Alan has the skills and knowledge to take your case to trial and win.
- Client Success: Many of Alan’s clients are referrals from other attorneys who trust him to handle cases they couldn’t settle.
- Comprehensive Representation: From hiring the right experts to appealing an unfavorable ruling, Alan will handle every aspect of your case to ensure the best possible outcome.
Quick Law Tip – The reasons why most slip and fall lawyers won’t take a case is because of questionable liability and questionable damages. See: Hard To Prove Personal Injury Cases
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents
Dangerous conditions that may cause slip and fall accidents can include:
- Water or ice on flooring
- Abrupt changes in flooring
- Poor lighting
- Water inside front doors following rain
- Rugs not secured
- Broken bottles on the floor
- Parking lots with broken bumper stops that have re-bar sticking out.
- Sidewalks that were not brushed when the cement was wet causing them to be too slippery.
- Staircases that do not have non-slip strips
What to Do After a Slip and Fall Accident
6 things to do if you are injured in a Slip and Fall Accident:
- Report the incident to the property owner or manager and request a copy of the report.
- Be truthful and accurate when describing the accident.
- Do not over or understate your injury
- Document the scene with photos and gather contact information from witnesses.
- Be aware that businesses may have surveillance footage of the incident.
- Seek medical attention immediately, even if your injuries seem minor.
Taking these steps can strengthen your case and help you recover the compensation you deserve.
Quick Law Tip: Slip and fall accidents often happen because a business owner failed to address a dangerous condition that it either knew about or should have known about, and then didn’t take proper precautions to prevent the accident.
Slip and Fall Settlement Values*
Alan Sackrin has helped clients recover significant compensation for their injuries, including:
- Ankle Injuries: Settlements range from $45,000 (no surgery) to $175,000 (with surgery). For example, Alan secured $150,000 for a client who slipped on a wet floor in a grocery store and required ankle surgery.
- Wrist Injury Injuries: Settlement range from $31,000 (no surgery) to $125,000 (with surgery).
- Herniated Discs: Settlements range from $50,000 (no surgery) to $200,000 (with surgery). In one case, Alan helped a client recover $180,000 after a fall in a hotel lobby caused a herniated disc.
- Shoulder Injuries: Settlements range from $37,000 (no surgery) to $150,000 (with surgery).
These settlements provide clients with the financial resources they need to cover medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other economic and non-economic compensation while they recover.
Sample Slip and Fall Settlements By Popular Defendant Names:
Premises Liability – Who is Responsible?
Premises liability laws are designed to hold Property owners, operators, managers and business owners, whether they are individuals or business entities, accountable when a serious injury occurs as a result of their negligence. These parties are responsible for ensuring that their property is free from hazardous conditions, and for making sure that the general public is aware of any dangerous conditions that may exist. A knowledgeable slip and fall attorney can locate the owners of any given property by checking the appropriate government records, including tax rolls and corporate filings.
Some owners and operators who bear responsibility for your slip and fall may not be as obvious. They may include service providers such as concessionaires, janitorial companies, franchisors, and parent corporations. They may also include government entities. A slip and fall at a public school, for example, may impose liability on a local governmental body, whereas a slip and fall at a post office would implicate the federal government. However, if a governmental agency is involved its liability may be limited by Florida law. An experienced injury lawyer can advise you on these issues.
Premises liability cases can be complex, especially when multiple parties are involved. Alan Sackrin’s deep understanding of Florida premises liability laws and his ability to identify responsible parties make him the ideal advocate for your case.
What sets Alan apart from other Florida slip and fall lawyers are his expert trial skills, his knowledge of the law, and his understanding and analysis of floor surfaces and how they are impacted by liquid substances.
What Should You Do Now?
Slip and fall accidents can have life-changing consequences, from mounting medical bills to lost wages and long-term pain. You don’t have to face these challenges alone. With over 40 years of experience, Alan Sackrin has the expertise, dedication, and trial skills to fight for the compensation you deserve.
If you’ve been injured in a slip and fall accident, don’t wait to seek legal help. Contact Alan Sackrin, a Florida Bar Board Certified Civil Trial Expert, for a free consultation. Call 954-458-8655 or send him an email today and let Alan fight for the compensation you deserve.
To learn more about Alan, see his bio.
Additional Slip and Fall Resources:
If you would like more information about slip and falls, Alan has prepared several summaries on this website about:
- Stairwell Slip and Falls
- Parking Lot Slip, Trips and Falls
- Floor Mats and Slip and Falls
- How to Pursue a Slip and Fall Against a City or County
- 6 Environmental factors that can cause slip and fall accidents
- 4 Factors that determine the types of injuries from a slip and fall
- Slippery Conditions in Restaurants
- Frequently Asked Slip and Fall Questions
- Condominium and HOA Slip and Fall Injuries
- Hotel and Motel Slip and Falls
- Slip and Fall Case Checklist
- Sample Slip and Fall Lawsuit Filed Against Walmart
- Slip and Fall Table of Contents
Also, from Alan’s personal injury blog:
- I Slipped and Fell at the Store But There Was a Wet Floor Sign: Do I Have a Case?
- Florida Property Owner’s Legal Duty For Injury To Different Types Of Visitors
- Hotel Slip and Falls – What Damages Can You Recover?
- Slip and Fall Injury at the Grocery Store and Supermarket – Evidence Requirements
- Do You Still Have an Injury Claim if You Wait to See a Doctor or if You Don’t File a Timely Incident Report?
- What is Pain and Suffering under Florida Law?
- Lost Wage Claims – What You Need to Know
- Pre-Existing Injury: How It Can Impact Your New Personal Injury Claim
*These are average slip and fall settlement values: some cases will settle for a lot more and some for less. My opinion of value is based upon the large number of cases I have settled or won at trial during my 40+ years as a personal injury lawyer, my review of jury verdict reporters, industry trade publications, including claim reports from large insurance companies, as well as talking with other personal injury lawyers whose opinion I respect.
My estimate is for illustrative purposes only and should not be relied upon as each case is unique and each case should be evaluated on its own merits.