{"id":80417,"date":"2026-10-21T11:15:29","date_gmt":"2026-10-21T11:15:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/abogado-de-caida\/"},"modified":"2026-11-04T00:54:45","modified_gmt":"2026-11-04T00:54:45","slug":"abogado-de-caida","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/abogado-de-caida\/","title":{"rendered":"Florida Slip and Fall Lawyer: What to Do Next"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-cover alignfull is-dark chg-hero\" style=\"min-height:460px;aspect-ratio:unset;\"><span aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-cover__background has-background-dim-70 has-background-dim wp-block-cover__gradient-background has-background-gradient\" style=\"background:linear-gradient(90deg,rgba(32,36,46,1) 0%,rgba(32,36,46,1) 55%,rgba(32,36,46,0.7) 100%)\"><\/span><img class=\"wp-block-cover__image-background\" alt=\"A property manager and a safety inspector examine a wet commercial hallway floor with missing warning signs and drainage problems.\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-property-manager-and-a-safety-inspector-examine-a-wet-comm-photo-2.jpg\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"\/><div class=\"wp-block-cover__inner-container has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-block-cover-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"chg-eyebrow has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Slip and Fall | Serving Florida<\/p><h1 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\" style=\"text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">Slipped and Fell in Florida? Here Is What to Do Next<\/h1><p class=\"has-base-color has-text-color wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(0.875rem, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 0.2rem) * 0.625), 1.25rem);text-shadow:0 1px 3px rgba(0,0,0,0.6),0 0 18px rgba(0,0,0,0.35)\">A fall can cause injuries that change your life. Our Florida personal injury attorneys explain your options in plain language and help you decide your next step.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Request a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Request a Free Case Evaluation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-base-color has-primary-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-4d466591 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--primary,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-base-color has-text-color\">Why Injured Floridians Contact Us<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--location chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Florida<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Based in Florida, serving clients throughout the state<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--chat chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Free<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Confidential first consultation with no obligation to continue<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield chg-stat-ico\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center chg-stat has-base-color has-text-color\">Licensed<\/h3><p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">Attorneys admitted to The Florida Bar<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#6b7280;margin-bottom:1.5rem\">By CHG Lawyers \u00b7 Published October 21, 2026<\/p>\n\n<article lang=\"en\">\n\n<h2>Florida Slip and Fall Lawyer: What to Do After a Fall on Someone Else&#8217;s Property<\/h2>\n<p>If you fell on someone else&#8217;s property in Florida and got hurt, you may have a claim against the property owner. A claim is possible when the owner failed to keep the area reasonably safe and that failure led to your injury. This guide explains how these claims work, how fault is shown, Florida&#8217;s filing deadline, and what to do next.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-yellow-wet-floor-caution-sign-stands-beside-a-swimming-poo-photo.jpg\" alt=\"A yellow wet floor caution sign stands beside a swimming pool deck.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you fell on someone else&#x27;s property in Florida and got hurt, you may have a claim against the property owner. Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Florida&#8217;s rules come first<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Filing deadline:<\/strong> Florida gives two years to file a negligence lawsuit, the usual basis for a fall claim. See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Florida&#8217;s limitations statute<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shared fault:<\/strong> Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">\u00a7 768.81<\/a>, a person found greater than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover any damages.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Notice of the hazard:<\/strong> For a slip on a spill in a business, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.0755.html\">\u00a7 768.0755<\/a> asks what the business knew or should have known.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Each of these rules is explained below.<\/p>\n<h2>Can you make a claim after a fall on someone else&#8217;s property?<\/h2>\n<p>Yes, you may have a claim if a property owner&#8217;s failure to keep the area safe caused your fall. That is the core idea behind most fall claims in Florida.<\/p>\n<p>Think about a store aisle with a spill nobody cleaned up, a cracked sidewalk outside an apartment complex, or a pothole in a grocery store parking lot. Owners and managers are expected to keep their property reasonably safe for the people who visit it. When they don&#8217;t, and someone gets hurt, the injured person may have a claim.<\/p>\n<p>Lawyers call this kind of claim premises liability. It is the legal term for a claim based on the condition of a place another person controls. Falls in stores, parking lots, apartment complexes, restaurants, and on sidewalks all raise the same basic question: did the owner allow a dangerous condition to exist?<\/p>\n<p>Whether your fall leads to a claim depends on the facts. Those facts include where the fall happened, what caused it, and what the owner knew or should have known.<\/p>\n<h2>What causes most falls on someone else&#8217;s property?<\/h2>\n<p>Most of these falls come from a small set of everyday hazards:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wet or freshly mopped floors with no warning sign<\/li>\n<li>Spills left in aisles<\/li>\n<li>Uneven, cracked, or broken pavement and sidewalks<\/li>\n<li>Potholes in parking lots<\/li>\n<li>Loose handrails or broken stairs<\/li>\n<li>Poor lighting in walkways and stairwells<\/li>\n<li>Boxes or other objects left in walkways<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Falls at building entrances are also common. These spots may involve more than one party, such as a building owner and a store tenant, which can affect who is responsible.<\/p>\n<p>What matters most is the condition itself. Florida&#8217;s transitory substance statute, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.0755.html\">\u00a7 768.0755<\/a>, addresses slips on foreign substances in business establishments. The same statute also states that it does not affect any common-law duty of care owed by a person or entity in possession or control of business premises.<\/p>\n<p>Write down what you remember while it&#8217;s fresh: the time, the weather, what you were wearing, and exactly where you fell.<\/p>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Not sure what your next step is?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Talk it through with our team &#8212; the first consultation is free, confidential, and carries no obligation.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Get a free consultation<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How do you prove the property owner was at fault?<\/h2>\n<p>For a slip on a spill in a business, Florida law says the injured person must prove that the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition and should have acted to remedy it, under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.0755.html\">\u00a7 768.0755<\/a>. Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.0755 reads: &#8220;If a person slips and falls on a transitory foreign substance in a business establishment.&#8221;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Actual knowledge<\/strong> means the business knew about the danger.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Constructive knowledge<\/strong> can be shown with circumstantial evidence. Under Florida law, a transitory foreign substance case requires proof that the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition. Constructive knowledge may be shown by circumstantial evidence, such as proof that the condition existed for such a length of time that, in the exercise of ordinary care, the business establishment should have known of it, or that the condition occurred with regularity and was therefore foreseeable (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.0755.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.0755<\/a>).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Evidence that often helps includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Photos or video of the exact spot<\/li>\n<li>An incident report from the store or building manager<\/li>\n<li>Names and phone numbers of witnesses<\/li>\n<li>Receipts that show when a spill could have happened<\/li>\n<li>Cleaning or maintenance logs<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Prompt medical records also matter, because they connect your injury to the fall.<\/p>\n<p>Florida also applies comparative fault, or shared fault. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">\u00a7 768.81<\/a>, the court enters judgment against each party based on that party&#8217;s percentage of fault. Even a smaller share of fault attributed to you can reduce what you recover, so the details of your fall matter.<\/p>\n<h2>How long do you have to file a fall claim in Florida?<\/h2>\n<p>Florida gives you two years to file a negligence lawsuit. The rule appears in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Florida&#8217;s limitations statute<\/a>, which sets two years for an action founded on negligence.<\/p>\n<p>Deadlines apply to every case, and they can be complicated. Don&#8217;t wait to find out where you stand. Contact a lawyer promptly so the deadline is not missed.<\/p>\n<p>The length of a case varies. It depends on the injuries, the evidence, and whether the parties reach an agreement or go to trial. No one can promise a timeline.<\/p>\n<p>Keep copies of every medical bill, report, and letter from an insurance company. These records help show what happened and what it cost you.<\/p>\n<h2>What damages can a fall claim include?<\/h2>\n<p>A fall claim can seek money for the losses the fall caused. These losses fall into two main groups.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Economic damages<\/strong> are the costs you can count. They include medical bills, rehabilitation, medications, lost wages, and future care that a doctor says you need.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Non-economic damages<\/strong> are harder to put on a bill. They include physical pain, emotional distress, and the loss of everyday activities you once did without thinking.<\/p>\n<p>Florida has specific rules about proof. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.0427.html\">\u00a7 768.0427<\/a>, evidence of past medical treatment that has been satisfied is limited to the amount actually paid. If a clinic treats you under a letter of protection, meaning a promise to be paid from any judgment or settlement, Florida law requires you to disclose that arrangement in a personal injury or wrongful death case. Under Fla. Stat. \u00a7 768.0427(3), disclosure is a condition precedent to asserting any claim for medical expenses for treatment rendered under a letter of protection. Under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.042.html\">\u00a7 768.042<\/a>, the amount of general damages is not stated in the complaint.<\/p>\n<p>The value of a claim cannot be known from the fall alone. It rests on your medical records and the facts. Some falls lead to longer-term injuries, so keeping every follow-up care record matters.<\/p>\n<h2>What does a fall injury lawyer do?<\/h2>\n<p>A fall injury lawyer represents the injured person. In a fall case, the lawyer reviews the facts, gathers the evidence described above, and communicates with insurers and property owners. The lawyer also handles negotiations or a lawsuit if one becomes necessary.<\/p>\n<p>CHG Personal Injury Lawyers charges no attorney&#8217;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery. Our team starts with a conversation about your facts.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large has-custom-border\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/10\/a-person-using-a-cane-walks-down-indoor-stairs-while-holding-photo-2.jpg\" alt=\"A person using a cane walks down indoor stairs while holding a handrail.\" style=\"border-radius:8px;width:100%;aspect-ratio:16\/9;object-fit:cover\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<div class=\"cta-dose-mid wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Have questions about what happened?<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ask our team directly. The first conversation is free, confidential, and there is no obligation to continue.<\/p><div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-call\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"tel:+17867514283\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-button chg-cta-form\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Talk to our team<\/a><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>What should you do right after a fall?<\/h2>\n<p>Get medical care promptly and follow your doctors&#8217; instructions. Early treatment also creates a record connecting your injury to the fall.<\/p>\n<p>Report the fall to the store manager, building manager, or property owner. Ask for a written incident report, and keep a copy. Then:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Photograph the hazard and your injuries.<\/li>\n<li>Collect names and phone numbers of anyone who saw the fall.<\/li>\n<li>Write a dated account of what happened.<\/li>\n<li>Keep the shoes and clothing you wore.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Can I still have a claim if I was partly at fault?<\/summary><p>Florida&#8217;s shared fault rule can reduce what you recover, and a share greater than 50 percent bars recovery of any damages under <a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0700-0799\/0768\/Sections\/0768.81.html\">\u00a7 768.81<\/a>.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>Is a grocery store fall a possible claim?<\/summary><p>It can be. The question is whether the store knew, or should have known, about the hazard and failed to fix it.<\/p><\/details><details class=\"wp-block-details chg-faq is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary>How long do I have to file?<\/summary><p>Florida gives two years to file a negligence lawsuit, but deadlines apply to each case (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.leg.state.fl.us\/statutes\/index.cfm?App_mode=Display_Statute&amp;URL=0000-0099\/0095\/Sections\/0095.11.html\">Fla. Stat. \u00a7 95.11(5)(a)<\/a>). Contact a lawyer promptly.<\/p><\/details>\n<p>If you or a family member were hurt in a fall on someone else&#8217;s property in Florida, our team can review your facts in a free, confidential consultation with no obligation to continue. Igor Hernandez is the responsible lawyer for this page. <a href=\"https:\/\/chglawyers.com\/contact-us\/\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers<\/a> to begin.<\/p>\n\n<\/article>\n<footer class=\"disclaimer\"><em>This is attorney advertising. The information provided is for general informational purposes only and is not legal advice. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, and contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship. Cornish Hernandez Gonzalez, PLLC, 2525 Ponce de Leon Blvd, Suite 300, Coral Gables, FL 33134.<\/em><\/footer>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-surface-background-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Steps to Take After a Slip and Fall<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Get Medical Care<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seek medical attention right away, even if you feel you only have a bruise or soreness. Some injuries appear hours or days later. Follow your doctor&#x27;s care plan and keep every appointment.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Document the Scene<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are able, photograph the spot where you fell, the hazard that caused it, and any missing warning signs. Note the lighting, the weather, and the names of anyone who saw what happened.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Report the Fall<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tell the property owner or manager what happened and ask that the incident be written in an official report. Keep a copy for your records.<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"border-radius:8px;box-shadow:0 4px 14px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\"><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Talk With Our Team<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Contact CHG Personal Injury Lawyers to review what happened. Our team can explain how Florida law applies to your situation and what you can do next.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignwide has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-583d630a wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:3rem;padding-bottom:3rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">How We Can Help<\/h2>\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns alignwide is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-f56f613f wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\"><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--users\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attorneys Who Listen<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our licensed attorneys take time to understand how the fall affected your health, work, and family.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--document\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clear Explanations<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We explain Florida&#x27;s rules and your options in plain language, so you can make informed decisions.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--heart\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Focus on Your Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We handle the claim process so you can focus on your health and follow your doctors&#x27; care.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\"><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><span class=\"chg-icon chg-icon--shield\"><\/span><\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">No Fees Unless There Is a Recovery<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">CHG charges no attorney&#x27;s fees and no case costs unless there is a recovery.<\/p><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-base-color has-accent-background-color has-text-color has-background has-global-padding is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-32197852 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"background-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent,#20242e);color:var(--wp--preset--color--base,#ffffff);border-radius:8px;padding-top:1.5rem;padding-bottom:1.5rem;padding-left:1.5rem;padding-right:1.5rem;border-left:6px solid var(--wp--preset--color--cta,currentColor);box-shadow:0 2px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.18)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-base-color has-text-color\">Important: Act Promptly<\/h3><p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Evidence of a fall, such as the condition of the floor, lighting, and witness names, can change quickly. 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