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Mizner Park draws thousands of shoppers and diners on any given weekend, and the polished stone plazas that make the district look upscale also turn slick the moment a sprinkler head misfires or an afternoon shower rolls through. A Boca Raton slip and fall lawyer at Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers steps in when one of those falls leaves someone seriously hurt.
Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers, "Never Settle For Less®," has recovered more than $250 million for injured clients across Florida. Call 561-800-8000 for a free consultation, available 24/7.
What Sets Frankl Kominsky Apart in Boca Raton
A commercial property's insurer typically opens a file within hours of a fall, often the same day it happens. We move on that same timeline. We send an investigator to photograph the hazard, pull surveillance footage, and secure maintenance records before the condition is repaired and the scene is gone.
- Over $250 million recovered for injured clients statewide
- 60-plus years of combined litigation experience among our trial team
- Over 2,000 verified client reviews and a BBB A+ rating
- Recognition from Super Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40, and the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- Coverage from CBS, NBC, the Palm Beach Post, the Sun Sentinel, and the Miami Herald
- Staff fluent in Spanish and Creole, with a full Spanish-language site
Results may vary. Prior case outcomes do not guarantee similar results.
Our four Florida offices, including Boynton Beach just south of Boca Raton, support clients throughout Palm Beach County and statewide. Call 561-800-8000 today to have your case reviewed at no cost.
Where Slip and Fall Accidents Happen in Boca Raton
Mizner Park and Royal Palm Place see enormous foot traffic across brick pavers and polished tile, surfaces that look elegant but offer little grip once rain or a spilled drink hits them. Town Center at Boca Raton draws a similar volume through wide corridors where a delayed cleanup can turn an ordinary errand into a serious injury.
The Boca Raton Resort & Club and the smaller boutique hotels along the coast generate their own pattern of claims, from wet pool decks and sandy walkways to marble lobby floors that turn slick the moment a guest tracks in water. Office parks along Glades Road and Yamato Road see claims tied to parking garage stairwells and poorly lit walkways, particularly during the shorter daylight hours of winter.
Boca Raton's condo and country club communities add another layer. Aging clubhouse flooring, uneven pool deck pavers, and neglected walking paths can go unaddressed for years where maintenance decisions move slowly through a homeowners' association.
Seasonal rainfall adds a risk that visitors and even some longtime residents underestimate. A downpour lasting only 10 or 15 minutes can leave outdoor walkways at Mizner Park or a hotel entrance slick well after the rain has stopped. A property that fails to place mats or warning signs during and after a storm faces the same legal standard as one that ignores an indoor spill.
What Do You Have to Prove in a Slip and Fall Claim?
A slip and fall claim generally requires proving four elements: duty, breach, causation, and damages. A property owner owes visitors a duty to maintain reasonably safe conditions, and a case succeeds once the evidence shows that duty was broken and directly caused the injury.
For spills and similar temporary hazards, meaning something that appears on a floor and does not belong there, Florida Statute 768.0755 adds a requirement. The injured person must show the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the hazard and failed to act.
Actual knowledge means someone at the business knew, usually from an employee's admission or an earlier complaint about the same spot. Constructive knowledge means the business should have known, shown by circumstantial evidence such as footprints tracked through a spill or a hazard that recurs often enough to be foreseeable.
Surveillance footage showing how long a hazard sat unaddressed is frequently the strongest evidence available, followed by incident reports, maintenance logs, and photographs taken before repairs erase the problem. Medical records tying the injury to the fall complete the proof needed to hold a property owner accountable.
Timing matters more than most people expect. A business is not required to keep surveillance footage indefinitely, and many systems overwrite recordings after a matter of days. We send a preservation request immediately, because waiting even a couple of weeks can mean the difference between having video and having only a written incident report.
Injured at a Boca Raton Business? Here's What Comes Next
Getting injured at a Boca Raton business rarely comes with a clear roadmap, especially in the disorienting minutes right after a hard fall. We walk clients through the same handful of steps regardless of where the fall happened, starting with getting medical attention, even when an injury seems minor at the time.
Reporting the fall to a manager or property employee and requesting a copy of any incident report creates an official, timestamped record close to the time of the accident, before memories fade or details get revised. Photographing the hazard, the surrounding area, and any visible injuries before conditions change preserves evidence that a business might otherwise clean up within hours.
Getting names and contact information from anyone who witnessed the fall adds support that matters if the property later disputes what happened. Avoiding a recorded statement to the property's insurer before speaking with an attorney protects against language that could later be used to minimize the claim.
What Compensation Can You Recover After a Slip and Fall in Boca Raton?
Compensation typically covers medical costs, along with lost income during recovery and reduced earning capacity for injuries that limit future work. Pain, emotional distress, and the practical loss of activities a person once did without a second thought also factor into a claim's value.
Florida follows a modified comparative negligence rule under Florida Statute 768.81(6), which reduces a recovery by the injured person's own share of fault. A party found greater than 50 percent at fault may not recover at all. At 50 percent or less, the claim proceeds, reduced by that share.
In cases involving especially reckless property management, such as ignoring repeated complaints about the same hazard, punitive damages may also be available. Punitive damages punish the property owner rather than replace a loss, and they sit on top of compensatory damages, the categories that reimburse what the injured person actually lost.
Call 561-800-8000 to talk through what your claim may be worth. The consultation is free.
How Insurers Handle Boca Raton Premises Liability Claims
Property insurers rely on a familiar set of arguments to limit what they pay after a fall. The most common is that the hazard was open and obvious, meaning a reasonably careful visitor should have seen and avoided it, which shifts blame toward the injured person.
Adjusters also make fast settlement offers before the full extent of an injury is known, and request recorded statements that are later read closely for any language suggesting distraction or carelessness. A third argument shows up often in upscale retail and hospitality settings. The position taken is that a hazard was a cosmetic design feature, such as a polished stone finish, rather than a safety defect.
A fourth argument surfaces in claims involving out-of-town visitors, where the suggestion is that unfamiliarity with the property shifted responsibility onto the visitor. None of these arguments require an immediate response without guidance, and an early offer rarely reflects a case's actual value once treatment is complete.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Fall on Someone Else's Property?
The property owner is the most obvious defendant in a Boca Raton premises liability claim, but liability often extends beyond that depending on who actually controlled the space. A commercial landlord, a property management company responsible for common-area maintenance, and an outside maintenance contractor who ignored a known hazard can all share responsibility.
Homeowners associations overseeing condo or country club common areas can also be liable when a clubhouse floor, pool deck, or walking path goes unmaintained despite repeated resident complaints. Government entities responsible for public sidewalks, parks, or municipal buildings can be liable as well, though Florida Statute 768.28 requires written notice to the agency before suit.
We identify every potentially responsible party early, because that opens access to more available insurance coverage than pursuing a single defendant alone.
How Long Do You Have to File a Slip and Fall Claim in Florida?
Florida generally requires a negligence lawsuit, including a slip and fall claim in Boca Raton, to be filed within two years of the date of injury, under Florida Statute 95.11(5)(a). This deadline leaves little room for delay, regardless of how clear liability may seem at the outset.
Certain circumstances shorten the practical window further, including claims against a government entity, which require the written notice described above before a lawsuit can be filed. Waiting to consult an attorney until the deadline approaches often means evidence has already disappeared, even if the claim remains technically valid.
FAQs: Boca Raton Slip and Fall Lawyer
These questions come up often once a client understands the basics of proving fault and recovering compensation.
Do I need proof the business knew about the hazard that caused my fall?
For spills and similar conditions, yes. Florida law requires showing the business had actual or constructive knowledge of the dangerous condition, not just that it existed. Constructive knowledge can be proven with circumstantial evidence, such as how long the hazard sat there or how often it recurred at that spot.
What if the hazard was fixed before I could take photos?
A prompt repair does not eliminate liability and can sometimes support a claim by showing the property recognized the condition needed fixing. Surveillance footage, maintenance logs, work orders, and witness accounts can all establish what the hazard was, so a repaired condition is not the end of a case.
Can I still recover damages if I was partly distracted when I fell?
Often yes, under Florida's modified comparative negligence rule, which reduces a recovery by your own share of fault. Under Florida Statute 768.81(6), a party found greater than 50 percent at fault may not recover at all. At 50 percent or less, you still recover, reduced by that share.
Does it matter if I fell at a private home instead of a business?
Not necessarily. Homeowners typically carry liability insurance that can cover a visitor's injury, and a claim generally proceeds against that policy rather than the homeowner personally. The proof requirements differ slightly, since Florida Statute 768.0755 applies to business establishments rather than private residences.
What if I was injured at a Boca Raton business but I'm not a Florida resident?
Florida law generally applies regardless of where the injured person lives, though the specific insurance policies involved may add extra steps. Out-of-state medical treatment and records take longer to gather, which is another reason to start the claim while the evidence at the property is still available.
Will my case go to trial?
Most premises liability claims settle before trial. We prepare every case as if it will be tried, because a case built for court is also a case built for a serious settlement conversation. If a fair offer does not come, we are ready to try it.
What does a free consultation involve?
We review the specific details of your fall, answer questions about liability and evidence, and outline the next steps at no cost and no obligation. Consultations are available 24 hours a day in English, Spanish, or Creole, and nothing is owed unless money is recovered.
Talk to a Boca Raton Slip and Fall Attorney Today
Evidence in a premises liability case has a short shelf life. Surveillance footage gets overwritten, hazards get repaired, and witnesses move on within days of a fall.
At Frankl Kominsky Injury Lawyers, we have recovered more than $250 million for injured clients across Florida, backed by 60-plus years of combined trial experience and thousands of verified client reviews.
Results may vary. Prior case outcomes do not guarantee similar results.
Call 561-800-8000, available 24/7, for a free consultation in English, Spanish, or Creole. Never Settle For Less®.
