If I Fall At A Hotel Or Resort In Florida, Can I Still Hire An Attorney In My State?

Judging by number of visitors per year, Florida is one of the most popular states in the union for tourists. From Disney World to the beaches of South Florida, the Sunshine State attracts millions of visitors every year. 

With so many people coming to the state, often times visitors suffer injuries in any of the state’s thousands of hotels and resorts. After suffering such an injury, such as in a slip and fall, victims are sometimes unsure if they can hire an attorney in their own state when filing a lawsuit, or if they must choose a Florida lawyer. In the following video, Florida injury attorney Jack Hickey answers this question.

Hickey says that if you are injured in Florida, its best to bring a claim with an experienced Florida attorney. An experienced licensed Flrodia attorney will be familiar with Florida state courts, which is where the suit must be filed. The attorney is also more likely to know the various parties who may be involved in the case, including doctors and other officials