Legal Question in Personal Injury in Florida
Slip on wet floor in a Hotel
My wife slipped and fell on some Wet tiled steps when arriving at a hotel in Key West last year. I want to pursue a claim for personal injury compensation for her. She suffered a nasty double fracture of her Forearm (Ulna).
What laws apply to such matters, and how can I demonstrate that the hotel failed in their duty of care?
Is there any proven case law that I may rely upon to help my case? Thank you.
5 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Slip on wet floor in a Hotel
Based on the information provided, it appears that your wife has a viable cause of action against the hotel and possibly against other parties for negligence. Given the nature of the injury, the claim may involve substantial money damages. Why have you waited this long to inquire about a possible claim? Was there an incident report taken by the hotel? Was your wife taken by ambulance to a nearby hospital for medical attention? The attorney who accepts this case would need to review all the medical bills associated with the injury and consult with you and your wife in detail regarding all the facts surrounding the incident and how the injury has affected your lives (i.e., work, medical bills, relationship, etc.). My firm specializes in these types of matters. If you are interested in discussing this matter further, please call my office at 305.445.0937.
Re: Slip on wet floor in a Hotel
If you are an attorney looking for an education call me. If you are a layman looking for an attorney , call me since the answer to these questions will not mean you will be successful in presenting a claim.
Re: Slip on wet floor in a Hotel
You should contact an attorney in Key West and discuss your case with them. There is a lot involved in pursuing a slip and fall case. If you would like the name of a Key West attorney please feel free to contact me at 757-422-1155 or [email protected]
Re: Slip on wet floor in a Hotel
You do need an attorney in Key West to investigate the claim and evaluate if the hotel was negligent or not. The laws of Florida apply. Water always makes a tile floor slippery, but was it rainwater on an open outdoor walkway? Or was the water spilled indoors by a waiter? Was the tile appropriate for the location? What was the coefficient of friction? Only an experienced attorney who has possession of all the facts will be able to advise you if it is worthwile to proceed on a contingent fee basis. Call me at 305-445-5475 if you want a recommendation. There are many good lawyers in Key West.
Re: Slip on wet floor in a Hotel
Even if there is no liability, the hotel may have medical payments insurance to pay bills up to $5,000 or $10,000 depending upon the policy terms.
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