Sanford · Seminole County
Slip and fall lawyer in Sanford
5.0 · 46 Google reviewsStores, apartment complexes, and businesses in Sanford must keep their property reasonably safe. If a wet floor, broken step, or hidden hazard hurt you, we prove what the owner knew or should have known and pursue the medical bills and losses their 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 Sanford and Seminole County from there. This is a service area page, not an office in Sanford.
Local context
Falls in Sanford
If a wet floor, broken step, or hidden hazard hurt you, we prove what the owner knew or should have known and pursue the medical bills and losses their neglect caused.
In Sanford, slip and fall injuries commonly happen at the stores, restaurants, and apartment complexes around the SR-46 retail corridor and historic downtown, where wet floors, broken steps, and poor lighting create hazards. Property owners must keep their premises reasonably safe. The injured are treated at HCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital, and premises-liability suits are filed at the Seminole County Courthouse.
Your case
Slip and fall
Premises liability when a property owner's neglect hurts you.
How we handle these casesNearby hospitalsHCA Florida Lake Monroe Hospital (formerly Central Florida Regional Hospital) · Orlando Health Orlando Regional Medical Center (Level I trauma)
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 Sanford
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 Sanford injury case filed?
Sanford is the county seat of Seminole County, so injury lawsuits from accidents there are filed at the Seminole County Courthouse in the Eighteenth Judicial Circuit. We prepare every case for that court even when it settles first.
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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 Sanford and Seminole County from there. This is a service area page, not an office in Sanford.