Slip and Fall Accidents in Florida During Rainy Season

Florida’s rainy season is underway and lasts through mid-October. With the increase in rainfall comes an intensified risk of slip and fall accidents in Florida. 

Torrential downpours can quickly create slick surfaces, leading to accidents and injuries.

In this blog, we cover:

• Business owner responsibilities
• Who’s liable?
• What is modified comparative negligence?
• 5 steps to take following a slip and fall accident

Business Owner’s Duty

Wet floors from sudden storms or leaks can catch everyone, including your customers and employees, off guard and lead to dangerous indoor conditions. 

That said, under Florida law, business owners are required to maintain reasonably safe premises by promptly addressing wet floors and posting warning signs to alert employees and customers of possible danger. 

Who’s Liable? 

If you or someone you know is the victim of a slip and fall accident in Florida, here’s what you must prove:

1. A dangerous condition existed. 
2. The property owner knew or should have known about the condition.
3. That hazard caused your injury.

If the condition had been present long enough for a routine inspection to have uncovered it, the owner would likely be held liable. 

Modified Comparative Negligence 

In Florida, we use a modified comparative negligence rule. 

With this rule, if a judge finds you partially at fault, for example, if you were texting when the slip and fall accident occurred, your compensation could be reduced by your percentage of fault. 

5 Steps to Take After a Rain‑Related Slip and Fall Accident in Florida

To strengthen a claim after slipping on a wet floor in Florida, you must:

• Report it immediately to the business.
• Document it with photos or videos of the wet surface and the surrounding area.
• Collect witness statements and contact information, if available.
• Seek medical attention to establish a clear connection between the fall and your injuries.
• Save records like medical bills and lost wages.

Following these five steps can help strengthen your case that the business’s inability to fix the hazard led to your injuries.

If you or someone you know was injured in a slip and fall accident in Florida, reach out to our personal injury lawyers today. 

They’re ready to help you get the compensation you deserve. 

Schedule my free case evaluation.