Do I really need a lawyer for a slip and fall accident?

Yes — especially in Florida. Property owners and their insurance companies dispute these claims aggressively. Under FL Stat. § 768.0755, the burden of proving the owner’s knowledge of the hazard falls on you. Experienced attorneys know how to gather and present that evidence effectively, and our involvement consistently produces better outcomes than unrepresented claims.

Will my slip and fall case go to trial?

The majority of slip and fall cases settle before reaching a Pinellas County courtroom. However, The Ruth Law Team prepares every case with full trial readiness — and insurance companies know it. That preparation is what produces favorable settlements. When a fair resolution cannot be reached, our trial attorneys are fully equipped and willing to fight before a jury on your behalf.
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What if I fell at a City of St. Petersburg or Pinellas County property?

Claims against government entities require strict compliance with FL Stat. § 768.28's sovereign immunity notice requirements — typically a written notice of claim served within three years. These cases have different procedures and shorter practical deadlines. The Ruth Law Team handles government liability cases regularly. Contact us immediately if a government-owned property was involved.
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What if the property owner says there was a wet floor sign?

A wet floor sign is not an automatic defense. The sign must be conspicuously placed where any reasonable person approaching from the direction of the hazard would clearly see it. Signs that are too small, placed out of view, or positioned after the fact may still leave the property owner legally liable. We scrutinize sign placement, timing, and adequacy in every case.
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