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Slip and Fall Injuries | Serving Florida<\/p>

A Slip and Fall That Led to Surgery? Learn What Florida Law May Mean for Your Family<\/h1>

Surgery after a fall on someone else's property can bring long recovery, lost work, and mounting bills. Igor Hernandez, a Florida Bar-admitted attorney, helps injured Floridians understand their options.<\/p>

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A slip and fall<\/a> settlement with surgery is a negotiated payment. It ends an injury claim. The claim starts with a fall on someone else’s property that leads to an operation.<\/p>\n

These are how the fall happened, what the surgery involved, and what the injury costs over time. No one can promise a number before those facts are reviewed.<\/p>\n

If you are a Florida resident who needed surgery after a fall, this page explains how these claims work. We represent injured people in Miami, Orlando, Tampa, Jacksonville, and communities throughout Florida.<\/p>\n

What a Slip and Fall Settlement with Surgery Means<\/h2>\n

A settlement is an agreement that ends a claim without a trial. It usually involves a payment of money. Not every claim settles. Some move forward to a lawsuit.<\/p>\n

Picture a shopper who slips on a wet floor. There is no warning sign. The fall breaks a wrist. Surgeons place plates and screws. Weeks of therapy follow.<\/p>\n

Or picture a parking garage stairwell with a loose handrail. A fall there tears a knee ligament.<\/p>\n

In both cases, whether the injured person has a claim against the property owner depends on the facts of the case, the medical records, and applicable Florida law. Lawyers call this area premises liability.<\/p>\n

This page is for injured Floridians. It is also for the family members helping them decide what to do next.<\/p>\n\n

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Talk it through with our team — the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p>

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Injuries That Often Lead to Surgery After a Fall<\/h2>\n

Falls can cause fractures, torn ligaments, spinal disc injuries, and head injuries. Some of these need surgery. The type of injury shapes the treatment, the recovery, and the claim.<\/p>\n

Common examples include:<\/p>\n