Lakeland · Polk County
Slip and fall lawyer in Lakeland
5.0 · 46 Google reviewsA fall at Lakeside Village, Lakeland Square Mall, or a grocery store on South Florida Avenue is not just bad luck. Florida law asks what the property owner knew about the hazard and when. We request the surveillance video and incident report before they are overwritten, and pursue the medical bills the neglect caused.
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Pino Law Firm has one office, in downtown Orlando at 450 S Orange Ave, 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL 32801. We take cases from Lakeland and Polk County from there. This is a service area page, not an office in Lakeland.
Local context
Falls in Lakeland
Florida law asks what the property owner knew about the hazard and when. We request the surveillance video and incident report before they are overwritten, and pursue the medical bills the neglect caused.
Lakeland premises claims come from everyday places, not resorts: the open-air shops at Lakeside Village, Lakeland Square Mall off I-4, grocery and big-box stores along South Florida Avenue, and the distribution warehouses near County Line Road. Wet floors, uneven walkways, poor lighting, and falling stock cause these injuries. Florida law requires proof the owner knew or should have known about the hazard, so surveillance video and incident reports matter, and we move to preserve them early.
Your case
Slip and fall
Premises liability when a property owner's neglect hurts you.
How we handle these casesNearby hospitalsLakeland Regional Health Medical Center (Level I trauma) · Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital
FLORIDA
Florida law at a glance
| Section | Rule | Effective | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| § 95.11(4)(a) | Two years for an action founded on negligence. | 2023-03-24 | leg.state.fl.us |
| § 768.81(6) | A party more than 50 percent at fault for their own harm may not recover damages in a covered negligence action. | 2023-03-24 | leg.state.fl.us |
FAQ
Questions from Lakeland
Answers from Florida law and from the court where your case is filed.
Can I file a claim if I am not a citizen?
Yes. Your immigration status does not stop you from recovering after an injury in Florida. We work with many clients in exactly this situation, and your information stays private.
How long do I have to act?
Florida has strict deadlines, and evidence fades fast. The sooner you call, the more we can protect. A short call today costs you nothing and keeps your options open.
Will I actually talk to an attorney?
Yes. When you first call, our intake team takes your details so we can reach you quickly. The consultation itself is with an attorney. As your case moves you will also work with our case managers, and an attorney stays accountable for it start to finish. We keep our caseload small on purpose so your case gets real attention.
What should I do right after an accident?
Call the police first, and make sure a report is made. Then get medical care, document everything you can, and avoid giving a recorded statement to the insurer before you talk to us. Then call. We will guide the next steps in your language.
How much is my case worth?
It depends on your medical bills, lost wages, future care, and how the injury changed your life. Anyone promising a number before reviewing your case is guessing. We evaluate it honestly, for free.
How long will my case take?
Many injury claims resolve in months; cases that go to litigation take longer. We move your case with urgency and keep you updated at every step, so you are never left wondering.
Will I have to go to court?
We prepare every case as if it will go to trial.
What if I was partly at fault?
You can still recover in Florida as long as you are not more than 50 percent at fault; your recovery is just reduced by your share. Do not assume you have no case. Let us look first.
Who is responsible if I slip and fall on someone's property in Florida?
A property owner or business can be liable when it knew, or should have known, about a dangerous condition and failed to fix it or warn you. Florida law requires proving that notice, so we move fast to preserve surveillance video, incident reports, and witness accounts before they disappear.
Where is my Lakeland injury case filed?
Injury lawsuits from accidents in Lakeland and the rest of Polk County are filed in the Tenth Judicial Circuit at the Polk County Courthouse in Bartow, the county seat. Most claims settle before a suit is ever filed, but we prepare every case as if it will be tried there.
Lakeland is the largest city in Polk County. Why would my case be filed in Bartow?
Bartow is the Polk County seat, so circuit civil cases, which is where injury lawsuits like these are heard, are filed at the Polk County Courthouse there rather than in Lakeland. Our office is in downtown Orlando, and we handle the filing, the insurers, and the court dates. Most clients never need to make the drive to Bartow themselves.
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Slip and fall
No fee unless we recover for you. Case costs and expenses may be the client's responsibility.
Call (352) 219-6489Mon to Fri, 9 AM to 5 PM. Evenings and weekends by appointment.
Pino Law Firm has one office, in downtown Orlando at 450 S Orange Ave, 3rd Floor, Orlando, FL 32801. We take cases from Lakeland and Polk County from there. This is a service area page, not an office in Lakeland.