Slip and Fall Accidents in Sunrise, FL
Legally Reviewed by Scott Sobol on July 30, 2026
A slip and fall accident can happen in the time it takes to cross a wet tile floor or step off a broken curb, but the injuries that follow — fractured hips, herniated discs, torn ligaments, and head injuries — can take months or years to fully resolve. Whether it happened in the parking lot at Sawgrass Mills Mall, inside a Sunrise Boulevard retail store, or on a poorly maintained walkway in an apartment complex, Florida law requires property owners to keep their premises reasonably safe for visitors.
The Law Offices of Scott Sobol has represented injured clients throughout Sunrise and Broward County for more than 20 years, including a $350,000 recovery for a client who was hurt after stepping into a hole created by a broken sprinkler and unmaintained grass at a condominium complex. Our Sunrise personal injury team knows how property owners and their insurers try to minimize slip and fall claims, and we build the evidence needed to hold them accountable.
⚠ Time-Sensitive — Florida Law Limits Your Window to File
Florida gives you just 2 years from the date of your fall to file a slip and fall claim.
Scott Sobol has spent more than 20 years fighting for injured clients throughout Sunrise and Broward County, working on a contingency-fee basis — you pay nothing unless we win.
Common Causes of Slip and Fall Accidents in Sunrise
Property owners in Sunrise — from big-box retailers near Sawgrass Mills to apartment complexes and office buildings — have a legal duty to identify and fix hazards or warn visitors about them. The most common causes of slip and fall injuries we see include:
- Wet or recently mopped floors without warning signs, in stores, restaurants, and lobbies
- Uneven walkways and broken pavement in parking lots and sidewalks throughout Sunrise
- Poor lighting in stairwells, parking garages, and building entrances
- Loose mats, rugs, or flooring transitions that create tripping hazards
- Broken or missing handrails on stairs and ramps
- Unmarked spills, debris, or construction hazards left unattended
In severe cases, a fall can result in permanent harm such as a brain injury or spinal cord injury, both of which carry long-term care needs and higher compensation value.
Who Can Be Held Liable for a Sunrise Slip and Fall?
Florida premises liability law divides a property owner’s duty of care based on why the injured person was on the property. Understanding which category applies to your situation is central to building a strong claim.
| Visitor Type | Duty Owed by Property Owner |
|---|---|
| Invitee (customers, tenants, guests) | Highest duty — must inspect for hazards and repair or warn of known dangers |
| Licensee (social guests) | Must warn of known hazards not obvious to the visitor |
| Trespasser | Limited duty — generally only to avoid willful harm |
Most slip and fall victims in Sunrise are invitees — shoppers, tenants, or patrons — which means the property owner owed the highest duty of care. Liable parties can include the property owner, a commercial tenant, a property management company, or a maintenance contractor responsible for the area where the fall occurred. Slip and fall claims are one of the most common types of premises liability cases we handle in Sunrise.
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Statute of Limitations for Sunrise Slip and Fall Cases
Under Florida Statutes §95.11(3), injury victims have two years from the date of the fall to file a negligence lawsuit against the property owner. This deadline applies to slip and fall claims occurring on or after March 24, 2023, under Florida’s 2023 tort reform law, House Bill 837. Falls that happened before that date may still fall under the prior four-year window.
Filing Deadline
2 Years From the Date of the Fall
Missing this deadline generally means losing the right to recover compensation altogether, regardless of how serious the injury or how clear the property owner’s negligence. Evidence such as surveillance footage, incident reports, and maintenance logs can also disappear well before the two years run out, which is why speaking with an attorney early gives your case the best chance of success.
Frequently Asked Questions About Slip and Fall Claims in Sunrise
Contact The Law Offices of Scott Sobol After a Sunrise Slip and Fall
If you were hurt in a slip and fall accident in Sunrise, you do not have to face the property owner’s insurance company alone. Scott Sobol has spent more than two decades representing Sunrise and South Florida injury victims, and he stays in direct contact with every client throughout the process. There are no upfront costs, and you pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Contact our office today to schedule your free consultation and find out what your slip and fall claim may be worth.
