Weston Slip and Fall Attorney

Florida property owners and businesses must keep their premises reasonably safe for the people they invite in. When they don't, and someone gets hurt, the injured person may have a premises liability claim. If you are looking for a Weston slip and fall attorney or lawyer, this page explains, in general terms, how these claims work. It is general information, not legal advice; every case is different.

Where Falls Happen in Weston

Weston is a master-planned city of about 69,600 people (U.S. Census Bureau, July 2025 estimate), with shopping centers, a town center, parks, golf and country clubs, and neighborhoods run by homeowners' associations. Afternoon storms can turn walkways, entrances and pool decks slick in minutes.

• Grocery stores and retailers Spilled liquids, leaking coolers, dropped produce, loose mats and boxes left in the aisle.
• Weston Town Center and shopping plazas Busy sidewalks, outdoor dining areas, pavers, curbs and steps that can be uneven or wet after rain.
• Community clubhouses and pools Wet pool decks, locker rooms, stairs and gym floors in amenities run by homeowners' associations and clubs.
• Restaurants and cafés Grease, spilled drinks, freshly mopped floors without warning signs, and patios that get slippery after a storm.
• Parks and sports fields Holes, uneven ground, broken bleachers and poorly lit paths at public and private facilities.
• Parking lots and garages Potholes, cracked concrete, wheel stops in walkways and areas without enough lighting.

What You Generally Must Prove in Florida

A fall on someone else's property doesn't automatically make the owner responsible. In general, the injured person has to show that a dangerous condition existed, that the owner or business knew or should have known about it, and that they failed to fix it or warn people about it.

When a fall in a business is caused by a transitory foreign substance, such as a spilled drink or water on the floor, section 768.0755 of the Florida Statutes requires proof that the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the condition. Constructive knowledge can be shown, for example, if the condition was there long enough that the business should have discovered it, or if it happened regularly and was foreseeable.

That's why details matter: how long the spill was there, whether employees walked past it, whether the store kept inspection or cleaning logs, and what the security cameras recorded.

Falls in HOA Communities and Clubhouses

Much of Weston is made up of planned neighborhoods with shared amenities. Homeowners' associations, condominium associations and clubs generally must keep the common areas they control, such as clubhouses, pool decks, walkways, stairs and parking areas, reasonably safe. Landlords owe similar duties for the common areas of apartment complexes.

In these cases, it is important to identify who controlled the spot where you fell: the association, a management company, a club, a tenant, or a cleaning or maintenance contractor. Maintenance requests, earlier complaints, incident logs and board records can help show that a problem was known and not fixed.

Falls on Public Property in Weston

Not every fall happens on private property. Public sidewalks, parks such as Weston Regional Park, and city facilities are run by government bodies. Claims against a city, a county or the state are possible in Florida, but they come with special written notice requirements and limits on the amount that can be recovered.

If you were hurt on a public sidewalk, in a park or at a city facility in Weston, talk with a lawyer quickly so those steps aren't missed. Photos of the exact defect, such as a raised slab, a missing grate or a broken board, are especially important in these cases.

What to Do After a Fall in Weston

1. Report the fall right away. Tell the manager, front desk, clubhouse staff or property office, and ask for a copy of the incident report.
2. Take photos. Photograph exactly what made you fall (the liquid, the hole or the step), the area around it, any warning signs or the lack of them, the lighting and your shoes.
3. Get witness names. Customers, neighbors or employees who saw the fall or the condition can be very important.
4. Get medical care. Falls often cause hip, wrist, knee, shoulder, back and head injuries. See a doctor quickly and follow the treatment plan.
5. Ask that video be saved. Many businesses and associations record over security video after a short time. A lawyer can send a letter asking that it be preserved.
6. Don't give a recorded statement to the property owner's insurer before getting advice.

Compensation and Comparative Fault

A successful premises liability claim may include medical bills, future medical care, lost income, and pain and suffering. Insurers often argue that the injured person should have seen the hazard. Under Florida's modified comparative negligence rule, in general, if you are found more than 50% at fault you cannot recover, and if you are 50% or less at fault your recovery is reduced by your share.

Read more about slip and fall claims in Florida, or go back to our Weston car accident and personal injury page.

How Our Weston Slip and Fall Attorney Helps

Tomas Robirosa serves Weston and the rest of Broward County, and you can speak with him directly in Spanish or English. We move quickly to preserve video and incident reports, identify the property owner, the business, the association and any maintenance or security company involved, deal with their insurers and, if needed, file suit in Broward County.

We work on a contingency basis: no fee unless we recover. Call (305) 600-0529 for a free consultation.

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