Florida Slip and Fall at Wawa
You stopped at Wawa for coffee and ended up in the emergency room. Spilled soda near the fountain machines sent you crashing to the floor. A wet entrance from customers tracking in rain caught your foot. Now you’re dealing with injuries that can affect you for months or years while Wawa’s insurance company tries to avoid responsibility.
Convenience stores like Wawa see constant foot traffic, creating hazards that change by the minute. Spills happen throughout the day. Customers track in water, dirt, and debris. Self-service areas create messes that employees struggle to keep clean. When Wawa fails to maintain safe conditions, customers like you pay the price with serious injuries.
Englander Peebles fights for slip and fall victims injured at Wawa locations throughout South Florida. Our slip and fall attorneys have recovered millions for clients injured at commercial properties and retail establishments. We understand how convenience stores operate, what safety obligations they owe customers, and how to build cases that overcome their insurance companies’ aggressive defenses.
Wawa has expanded rapidly across Florida, including locations in Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and surrounding communities. Each store operates twenty-four hours a day, serving thousands of customers who expect safe conditions, whether grabbing morning coffee or late-night snacks. When Wawa’s negligence causes your injuries, Englander Peebles holds them accountable and fights for full compensation.
Key Takeaways: Wawa Slip and Fall Claims in Florida
- Wawa must maintain safe conditions throughout its stores, including regular inspections of high-traffic areas like beverage stations, entrance doors, and self-service food counters where spills occur frequently.
- Florida premises liability law requires proving Wawa had actual or constructive knowledge of the hazardous condition, meaning they knew about the danger or should have discovered it through reasonable inspections.
- Store surveillance cameras typically capture footage of your fall and the hazard that caused it. Still, this evidence often gets erased after thirty to sixty days unless your attorney demands preservation immediately.
- Falls on hard convenience store floors commonly cause hip fractures, head injuries, back trauma, and wrist fractures that require extensive medical treatment and may result in permanent disabilities.
- Call our Florida slip and fall lawyers to protect your rights and get guidance now.
Why Hire the Florida Slip and Fall Lawyers at Englander Peebles
Premises liability cases against convenience store chains require slip and fall attorneys who understand corporate liability and have the resources to fight well-defended companies. Wawa will assign experienced adjusters to minimize your claim when you report your fall.
Proven Success in Premises Liability Cases
Englander Peebles has represented numerous clients injured at commercial properties and retail locations throughout South Florida. Our attorneys recovered $2,500,000 for a client injured at a commercial property, demonstrating our ability to secure substantial compensation in premises liability cases.
We also obtained $1,200,000 in a Miami-Dade County slip and fall case, $500,000 in another slip and fall accident, $250,000 for a slip and fall injury, and $155,000 for a slip and fall injury. These results show our track record of maximizing compensation for injured clients even when facing corporate defendants with substantial resources.
Rapid Response to Preserve Critical Evidence
Surveillance footage from Wawa’s security cameras provides key evidence showing the hazard that caused your fall and how long it existed before your accident. However, this footage gets overwritten quickly as new recordings replace old files.
Our Florida slip and fall lawyers immediately send preservation demands to Wawa’s corporate headquarters and the store where you fell. We also request incident reports, employee statements, inspection logs, and maintenance records. This aggressive approach ensures evidence remains available to support your claim and prevents Wawa from destroying documentation that proves their negligence.
Convenient South Florida Representation
Our Fort Lauderdale office, located at 2122 W. Cypress Creek Road, Suite 206, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309, is in a well-known commercial area with easy parking and nearby dining options, making visits simple and comfortable for Broward County clients.
We also maintain a Miami office at 111 NW 183rd Street, Suite 107, Miami, FL 33169, conveniently situated near major highways and public transit, serving clients throughout Miami-Dade County.
Both locations provide flexible meeting options, and if your injuries make travel difficult, our attorneys can meet you at your home or another location that works for you, ensuring legal support without extra stress.
Comprehensive Investigation and Professional Testimony
Proving a Wawa slip and fall case requires more than showing you fell in their store. Our attorneys retain safety professionals who evaluate whether Wawa followed industry standards for convenience store maintenance and inspections.
We consult with engineers who identify building code violations or dangerous conditions. We work with medical professionals who document how your specific injuries resulted from the fall mechanics. This thorough investigation builds compelling cases that pressure Wawa toward fair settlements or convince juries when cases go to trial.
Slip and Fall Compensation at Wawa Stores
Florida law allows recovery of all damages resulting from Wawa’s negligence. Economic damages include every medical expense, from emergency room treatment to future care needs. You can recover lost income for time missed from work and compensation for diminished earning capacity if injuries prevent you from performing your previous job duties.
Falls in convenience stores often cause severe injuries because of hard tile or concrete floors. Hip fractures in older customers, broken wrists from trying to break falls, and head injuries from striking the floor all require extensive medical treatment. These injuries may result in permanent limitations affecting your quality of life. Florida recognizes these serious impacts through substantial non-economic damages for pain, suffering, and loss of life enjoyment.
Hiring Englander Peebles increases your recovery significantly. Wawa’s initial settlement offers typically cover only immediate medical bills and minimal additional compensation. Our attorneys calculate total damages, including future medical needs, permanent limitations, and full non-economic damages. We present comprehensive demand packages that force insurance adjusters to confront your claim’s true value rather than offering minimum amounts they hope you’ll accept.
Florida gives you four years from your fall date to file a lawsuit against Wawa. This statute of limitations applies to most slip and fall cases, though certain circumstances can affect the deadline. Don’t wait years to take action.
Evidence disappears, witnesses become unavailable, and your leverage decreases over time. Call Englander Peebles immediately to begin the investigation while the evidence remains fresh and the witnesses’ memories are clear. Our Florida slip and fall lawyers regularly appear before judges in both circuits and understand their approaches to premises liability litigation.
Where Do Wawa Slip and Falls Occur in South Florida?
Wawa has many locations across Fort Lauderdale, Miami, and nearby communities. The Fort Lauderdale store on Oakland Park Boulevard serves busy neighborhoods, while the Federal Highway location in Hollywood operates around the clock with steady customer traffic. Miami-Dade stores, including North Miami Beach, Aventura, and South Miami, face similar hazards in high-volume convenience stores.
Self-service beverage stations often create spills as customers fill cups and add ice. Soda fountains become especially risky when several people use them simultaneously, spreading puddles across the floor. Food preparation areas, from hoagie stations to condiment spills, also create slipping hazards if not cleaned promptly. Entrance areas grow dangerous during Florida’s frequent rain, as water pools on smooth floors despite mats and mopping.
Slip and Fall Cases at Wawa
Florida premises liability law requires Wawa to keep its stores reasonably safe for customers. This requires staff to inspect for hazards regularly, clean dangerous conditions quickly, and warn about risks they cannot fix immediately.
Spills at beverage stations and coffee areas are common. Cups overflow, ice falls, and coffee spills create wet floors. Fresh food areas and pre-packaged items also cause slipping or tripping hazards. Wet floors from mopping, water tracked in during rain, and obstacles like delivery boxes, display racks, or cords make walkways dangerous if not properly managed. Defective flooring, such as cracked tiles, uneven surfaces, or damaged mats, must be repaired or clearly marked.
Falls can cause serious injuries. Hip fractures often require surgery and lengthy rehab, while wrist, shoulder, knee, back, and neck injuries can lead to chronic pain, limited mobility, or permanent disability. Head injuries, including concussions and traumatic brain injuries, may cause lasting cognitive and functional challenges.
Wawa has a duty to prevent these hazards and protect every customer.
Battling Wawa’s Insurance Company
Wawa’s insurance adjusters move quickly to protect the company, sometimes before you’ve even left the store or received medical care. They interview employees who claim they saw nothing wrong, describe routine inspections that never happened, and create incident reports that support Wawa’s defense.
Adjusters may also question your actions, suggesting you were distracted, careless, or partially at fault. They might point to phones, conversations, or simple inattention, arguing the hazard was obvious. Defense attorneys dig into your medical history, trying to blame prior injuries for current symptoms. They hire doctors to minimize the connection between the fall and your injuries.
Insurance companies often delay settlements, hoping mounting bills and lost earnings pressure you into accepting far less than your claim is worth. Initial offers are usually low, testing whether you have representation. Many people without lawyers accept them out of need or lack of understanding.
At Englander Peebles, we fight these tactics. We gather surveillance footage, interview witnesses, and work with medical professionals to link your injuries directly to the fall. We document all damages, demand fair settlements, and prepare for trial when necessary, ensuring your claim is fully valued.
What to Do After Your Wawa Slip and Fall
After receiving emergency care, attend every medical appointment and follow all treatment directions. Skipping visits or ignoring treatment gives Wawa’s lawyers room to argue your injuries weren’t serious or that you didn’t try to recover fully.
Document everything related to your fall and recovery. Keep medical records, bills, and prescription receipts, and take photos of your injuries as they heal. Track out-of-pocket expenses, missed work, and any limits on daily activities.
Collect evidence from the accident scene. Photos of hazards, missing warning signs, or the condition’s duration are crucial. Gather contact details for any witnesses who saw your fall.
Bring all records to Englander Peebles. We review every detail to assess your claim and identify anyone responsible. Avoid giving recorded statements to Wawa’s insurance adjusters; they may twist your words.
Wawa Slip and Fall Accidents: Frequently Asked Questions
Should I report my fall to Wawa management before leaving the store?
Yes, report your fall immediately and get the incident documented in writing. Take photos, gather witness info, and seek medical care even if you feel fine.
How do I prove Wawa knew about the spill or hazard that caused my fall?
Florida law provides knowledge if Wawa saw the hazard or if it existed long enough to be discovered. Lawyers use footage, policies, and testimony to show the hazard persisted, proving constructive knowledge.
What if Wawa claims I caused my own fall by being careless?
Wawa may claim you caused your fall, but Florida law reduces—not bars—your recovery if partly at fault. Lawyers show hazards weren’t obvious and warnings were insufficient to protect your compensation.
Will surveillance footage from Wawa definitely show my fall?
Wawa has cameras in key areas, but blind spots exist, and quality varies. Lawyers obtain footage to show hazards or employee inaction, even when the fall itself does not appear.
Can I still file a claim if I didn’t seek medical treatment immediately after my fall?
Yes, but delayed treatment can make your claim harder, as Wawa may argue your injuries weren’t serious or caused by something else. Get medical care as soon as possible and document that symptoms began after your fall.
Call Our Florida Slip and Fall Lawyers Today
Wawa has teams ready to defend against injury claims, using every resource to minimize payouts. You need strong representation to protect your rights and fight for fair compensation.
Englander Peebles has recovered over $10 million for injured clients across South Florida. Our car accident lawyers know how to investigate slip and fall incidents, preserve evidence before it disappears, and overcome the defenses stores raise. Every day without legal help weakens your case as footage disappears, witnesses forget, and hazards get cleaned.
Call Englander Peebles at (954) 226-9134 for a free consultation. We work on contingency, so you pay nothing unless we recover compensation.
Englander Peebles – Fort Lauderdale Office
2122 W. Cypress Creek Road Suite 206
Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309
P: 954-539-8960