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Commercial Accident Lawyer Fort Lauderdale

Millions Recovered for Injured Clients.

Injuries on business properties stores, supermarkets, malls, hotels, restaurants, parking lots often stem from preventable hazards. Inserra Law Firm investigates quickly, preserves critical evidence (like surveillance and cleaning logs), and fights for the maximum compensation you deserve.

Why Choose Inserra Law Firm for Your Commercial Premises Case?

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Commercial defendants move fast to limit exposure. We move faster.

  • Rapid evidence preservation (video, sweep logs, incident reports)
  • Strategy focused on Florida’s “notice” requirements for businesses
  • Trial-ready negotiation to counter lowball offers
  • Clear communication 24/7 · No fees unless we win
  • Learn more in About and review Case Results

Do You Need a Commercial Accident Lawyer in Florida?

Business insurers often deny responsibility or argue you “should’ve seen it.” We:

Inspect and document the hazard, lighting, signage, and sight lines
Obtain maintenance/cleaning records, prior complaints, and video retention
Coordinate medical care and build objective proof of injury and limitations
Map all available coverage (CGL, excess/umbrella, additional insureds)

Understanding Commercial Accidents in Fort Lauderdale

Common Incidents We Handle

  • Transitory hazards: spills, leaks, tracked-in rain, produce on floors
  • Trip hazards: uneven flooring, torn carpets, cords, broken tiles, potholes
  • Falling merchandise/shelving in retail or warehouses
  • Escalator/elevator malfunctions
  • Parking lot/garage defects, inadequate lighting, poor traffic flow
  • Pool/amenity areas at hotels and resorts
  • Negligent security (assaults/robberies) where risk was foreseeable

Frequent Causes

  • Inadequate inspections or delayed cleanup
  • Poor maintenance and repairs
  • Lack of warning cones/signage or lighting
  • Unsafe merchandising or over-stacking
  • Non-compliance with codes/industry standards

Who Can Be Liable?

  • Property owner and property manager
  • Tenant/business operator and franchisor (depending on operational control)
  • Maintenance/janitorial contractors and security vendors
  • Elevator/escalator service companies and equipment manufacturers

Florida Law: Your Rights After a Commercial Accident

Duty and “Notice” (Key in Florida)

Businesses must maintain reasonably safe conditions and act with due care. For transitory substances or hazards, you must show the business had actual or constructive notice of the danger (e.g., it was there long enough to be discovered, or it occurred regularly). Early evidence collection is critical.

Comparative Negligence (51% Rule)

You can recover damages if you are less than 51% at fault; your compensation is reduced by your assigned percentage of fault.

Evidence That Makes the Difference

CCTV and video retention (early request/spoliation letters)
Cleaning records/“sweep logs” and incident reports
Maintenance tickets, prior complaints, area history
Photos/measurements of the spill, dirt tracks, footprints, weather
Lighting, signage, placement of cones/handrails
Medical records, therapy progress, and work restrictions

What Is My Case Worth?

Damages You Can Recover

Economic: ER, diagnostics, surgery, rehabilitation, assistive devices, lost wages, diminished earning capacity, transportation, and future care
Non-Economic: pain and suffering, emotional distress, loss of enjoyment of life, disfigurement
Property damage: eyewear/phones/equipment damaged in the fall

Value drivers: injury severity and permanence, quality of “notice” proof, need for surgery/therapy, work impact, and number of available policies.

Common Injuries in Commercial Accidents

  • Wrist/hip/shoulder fractures; rotator cuff/meniscus tears
  • Spine injuries (cervical/lumbar), herniated discs
  • Facial lacerations and scarring
  • Concussion/TBI and vestibular disorders after falls
  • Chronic pain and functional limitations

What is the legal process?

Our Step-by-Step Legal Process

Free Consultation: timeline, exact location, and available coverage
Investigation: preservation letters, CCTV requests, and cleaning logs
Medical & Experts: orthopedics, rehab, biomechanics when appropriate
Negotiation: demand built on notice proof and future-care projections
Litigation if Needed: we try the case when the offer is unfair

How Insurers Undervalue Commercial Claims (and How We Respond)

  • “No notice no one saw the spill” → we prove constructive notice (time, patterns, weather, markings)
  • “Customer’s fault for not looking” → line of sight, lighting, business-created distractions
  • “Minor injury” → objective studies, clinical course, expert opinions, functional limits
  • Early offers without future medicals → life-care plan and reduced earning capacity analysis

A Guide for a Commercial Accident

What to Do After a Commercial Accident in Fort Lauderdale

  • Report the incident to the manager and request a copy of the report
  • Take photos/video of the hazard, your clothing/footwear, and the area (lighting, signage)
  • Identify witnesses and ask to preserve all camera footage
  • Seek immediate medical care and follow the plan
  • Avoid recorded statements to insurers without counsel
  • Keep receipts, medical directives, and a symptoms journal

Explore related resources: Slip and Fall, Premises Liability, Negligent Security, and Blog/Resources.

Results and Success Stories

Proven Results for Our Clients

$245,000 – fall with initial denial of liability (resolved favorably)
$525,000 – major injury with surgery (demonstrates advanced valuation capability)
$100,000 – policy limits despite disputed fault
Don’t be a statistic get legal help today.

The solution you’ve been looking for

How Inserra Law Firm Can Help You

Thorough investigation and preservation of critical evidence
Coordination with medical specialists and technical experts
Maximizing compensation for therapy, surgeries, lost wages, and lasting effects
Close, compassionate representation
No upfront costs we only get paid if we win

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