Orlando Slip and Fall Attorney

Legally Reviewed by Thomas Dennis on August 28, 2026

A slip and fall accident can happen in an instant, but the injuries that result often take months or years to recover from. Broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, and spinal damage are among the most serious outcomes, and the financial burden that follows can be overwhelming. If your accident happened because a property owner failed to maintain safe conditions, you have the right to pursue compensation.

At Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso, and Dennis, P.A., our Orlando personal injury attorneys have been representing slip and fall victims across Central Florida for more than 60 years. We handle these cases on a contingency fee basis, you pay nothing unless we win your case. If you were injured on someone else’s property, we can help you understand whether you have a claim and what it may be worth.

Why Slip and Fall Cases Happen in Orlando

Slip and fall injuries are more common than most people realize. According to the National Safety Council, more than 8.8 million people were treated in emergency rooms for fall-related injuries in 2023 alone. In Orlando, the environment adds additional risk. The city’s high humidity causes outdoor surfaces to become slippery quickly, and the constant foot traffic through retail stores, hotels, resorts, and theme parks creates frequent hazards that property owners are responsible for addressing.

Slip and fall accidents in Orlando are particularly common in high-traffic tourist corridors, International Drive, Lake Nona, the Dr. Phillips area, Winter Park commercial zones, and downtown entertainment districts, where high visitor volumes, frequent cleaning operations, and diverse property management structures create both greater hazard exposure and more complex liability questions.

Florida’s Premises Liability Law, What You Need to Prove

Under Florida law, property owners owe a duty of care to people who are lawfully on their property. In slip and fall cases involving a transitory foreign substance, a spill, tracked-in rainwater, recently mopped surface, or similar temporary hazard, Florida Statute § 768.0755 governs your claim. To succeed, you generally need to show that the business establishment had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition and failed to take action within a reasonable time.

Constructive knowledge, meaning the business should have known about the hazard, can be established by showing that the condition existed for a sufficient length of time that a reasonable inspection would have discovered it, or that the condition was foreseeable given the nature of the business and its operations. Florida also follows a modified comparative negligence rule. If you are found more than 50 percent at fault for your fall, you may be barred from recovering compensation. If your share of fault is 50 percent or less, your recovery is reduced by your percentage of responsibility. This is why documentation and early investigation matter, we push back against attempts to assign unwarranted blame to the injured party.

Common Causes of Slip and Fall Injuries

Slip and fall accidents in Orlando often stem from conditions that property owners either created or allowed to persist. Frequently documented causes include:

• Wet or slippery floors without warning signs or hazard cones
• Uneven or damaged flooring, sidewalks, or pavement
• Poorly lit stairwells, walkways, or parking areas creating visibility hazards
• Spills that were not cleaned up within a reasonable time
• Loose or missing handrails on stairs or ramps
• Recently mopped floors without cones or visible signage indicating the hazard

Slip and Fall Claims at Hotels, Theme Parks, and Tourist Venues

Orlando’s tourism industry creates a distinct category of slip and fall cases. Hotels, resorts, theme parks, and entertainment venues see enormous visitor volumes, and the property management companies responsible for these locations have a duty to keep those environments safe. These claims can be more complex because they may involve multiple responsible parties, management companies, maintenance contractors, or third-party vendors, each potentially sharing liability.

Surveillance footage and incident reports at tourist venues may only be preserved for a short time before they are overwritten. Our attorneys who handle tourist injury and hotel injury cases know how to move quickly to gather and preserve this evidence before it disappears.

What to Do After a Slip and Fall in Orlando

If you are physically able after a fall, there are steps you can take that will strengthen your claim. Report the accident to the property manager or business owner and request a written incident report. Photograph the area where you fell, including the hazard that caused your injury. Gather contact information from any witnesses present. Do not give a recorded statement to the property owner’s insurance company before speaking with an attorney, those statements are routinely used to reduce or deny claims.

Statute of Limitations for Orlando Slip and Fall Cases

Florida’s statute of limitations for slip and fall personal injury claims is two years from the date of the accident. This deadline was reduced from four years in 2023 and is strictly enforced. Claims against government-owned properties may have a shorter notice requirement and different procedural rules. Wrongful death claims arising from a fatal fall must be filed within two years of the date of death.

See Florida Statute § 95.11 for the official source. Missing this deadline permanently bars your claim, contact our attorneys as soon as possible after the accident so we can preserve evidence and protect your rights.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have a valid slip and fall claim in Orlando?

You may have a valid claim if a property owner knew or should have known about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you in time. The facts that matter most include: how long the hazard existed, whether the business had a routine inspection process, whether the condition was foreseeable, and whether you received any warning. A free consultation with our attorneys can help you evaluate your specific situation.

What is the deadline to file a slip and fall lawsuit in Florida?

Florida’s statute of limitations for slip and fall claims is two years from the date of the accident. This deadline was reduced in 2023 and is strictly enforced. Claims against government entities may have different notice requirements. Acting quickly allows your attorney to preserve surveillance footage, maintenance records, and witness accounts before they are lost.

How much does it cost to hire a slip and fall attorney in Orlando?

Our firm handles slip and fall cases on a contingency fee basis. There is no upfront cost and we only receive a fee if we recover compensation on your behalf. You can speak with our attorneys at no charge about your situation.

Can family members file a claim if a loved one died from a fall?

Yes. When a slip and fall accident results in a death, eligible surviving family members may pursue a wrongful death claim in Florida. The two-year statute of limitations for wrongful death claims runs from the date of death. Damages may include medical expenses prior to death, funeral costs, lost income, and loss of companionship.

What if I fell at a theme park or hotel in Orlando?

Theme parks, resorts, and hotels owe the same duty of care to visitors as any other business. These claims can be more complex because multiple parties, the property owner, a management company, a maintenance contractor, may share responsibility. Surveillance footage and incident reports at these venues are often overwritten quickly. Contact our attorneys as soon as possible so we can act before evidence is lost.

Can I still recover compensation if the property owner says the fall was my fault?

Possibly. Under Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule, you may still recover compensation as long as you are found 50 percent or less at fault. Your recovery would be reduced by your percentage of responsibility. If you are found more than 50 percent at fault, you may be barred from recovering. Our attorneys investigate the facts independently and push back against attempts to unfairly shift blame to the injured party.

Contact Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso, and Dennis, P.A.

Our premises liability attorneys at Wooten, Kimbrough, Damaso, and Dennis, P.A. are ready to review your case and help you pursue the compensation you are owed. Our attorneys have been protecting the rights of injured Floridians for over 60 years, and we approach every case with the attention it deserves. Fill out our contact form today to schedule your free consultation.