Bogin, Munns & Munns Wins $724,644 Slip-and-Fall Verdict

Jury finds property owner liable for dangerous sidewalk condition in Seminole County case

Mar. 31, 2026 at 9:19pm

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An extreme close-up of a cracked and uneven concrete sidewalk, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, conceptually illustrating the dangerous conditions that can lead to slip and fall accidents.A harsh flash photograph of the hazardous sidewalk conditions that led to a serious slip and fall injury, exposing the risks property owners must address to ensure public safety.Sanford Today

The Florida-based law firm Bogin, Munns & Munns secured a $724,644.17 jury verdict on behalf of a client who was injured in a slip-and-fall accident on a defective sidewalk in Seminole County. The case highlighted the importance of property owners maintaining safe premises and the potential for serious injuries from slip-and-fall incidents.

Why it matters

Slip-and-fall accidents caused by hazardous property conditions are a common issue in Sanford and Seminole County, often leading to significant injuries and legal liability for negligent property owners. This case demonstrates the real-world impact of these incidents and the ability of injured parties to seek compensation through the courts.

The details

Evidence presented at trial showed that the woman was walking her child to school when she tripped on a defective sidewalk, suffering a serious hip injury. The legal team proved the dangerous condition of the walkway caused the fall, highlighting the property owner's failure to address known sidewalk hazards like uneven pavement and cracks. After unsuccessful attempts to resolve the matter, the case went to a Seminole County jury trial, where the extent of the client's injuries and their impact on her daily life were detailed.

  • The incident occurred as the woman was walking her child to school.
  • The case was tried in Sanford, Florida.

The players

Bogin, Munns & Munns

A Florida-based law firm that represented the injured client and secured the $724,644.17 jury verdict.

Spencer Munns

Partner at Bogin, Munns & Munns and the lead attorney who handled the personal injury trial.

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What they’re saying

“We were proud to present this case to a Seminole County jury and demonstrate the real impact this injury had on our client's life. This verdict reflects the importance of holding property owners accountable when unsafe conditions put people at risk.”

— Spencer Munns, Partner, Bogin, Munns & Munns

What’s next

The judge will determine whether the property owner will be required to pay the full $724,644.17 jury award to the injured client.

The takeaway

This case highlights the legal responsibility of property owners to maintain safe premises and the potential for significant financial consequences when they fail to do so, underscoring the importance of premises liability laws in protecting the public from preventable injuries.