Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida

My 8 year old daughter and I was in a fast food chain, An employee left the floors soapy wet and did not put a sign up. When my eight yr old asked to go sit down while I ordered our food I said okay, As she was walking to the seating area she had a terrible fall. I took her to the E.R and she was screaming in pain, Thank god she didn't break her leg but bruised it. It could have been very serious if she had hit her head, Her leg is very swollen and it makes me angry that the employee did not mop the floor properly to remove all the excess water and did not put up a sign of warning. Do I have a case?


Asked on 10/06/10, 5:06 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Shelly Schellenberg MI & FL private practice

Yes,

you will have to prove that the wet/soapy floor was not an "open and obvious" hazard. At the very least, the fast food establishment should pay your hospital and related medical costs.

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Answered on 10/12/10, 5:16 am
Jose Negroni

It sounds like your daughter may indeed have a case. There are several elements she will have to prove to receive proper compensation, but based on the information you have provided, it most certainly sounds like she should be able to do so. Be careful with anything the restaurant may ask you to sign on her behalf. Let me know if you have any questions. Good luck.

Jos� A. Negroni, Esq.

Negroni Law Group, LLC

954-321-6115

www.NegroniLaw.com

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Answered on 10/12/10, 9:27 am


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