Personal Injury Defense
Premises Liability Defense
Protecting owners from slip-and-fall exposure.
Property owners face a steady stream of premises claims — many of them exaggerated. We defend against slip-and-fall and other premises allegations with rigorous factual and legal analysis.
We investigate the condition, the notice, and the plaintiff’s own conduct, then build a defense that separates genuine claims from opportunistic ones.
Comparative fault is often decisive in these cases. We develop the evidence that fairly allocates responsibility and limits our client’s exposure.
Whether the goal is early dismissal or a defense verdict, we prepare every case for trial.
- Dual
- Plaintiff & defense practice
- 1,000s
- Clients represented
- 24/7
- Calls answered
- $0
- For your consultation
How we help
- Notice and dangerous-condition disputes
- Comparative fault and open-and-obvious defenses
- Surveillance and evidence preservation
- Business and commercial property defense
What to Expect
How your case moves forward.
Free consultation
We learn what happened, answer your questions, and map out your options — at no cost and no obligation.
Investigation
We preserve evidence, retain the right experts, and build a record that establishes exactly what happened.
Trial preparation
Every case is prepared as if a jury will decide it. That preparation is what creates real leverage.
Resolution
We resolve on your terms — driving a favorable settlement or taking the case to verdict.
FAQ
Questions we hear most.
Every case is different. If you don't see your question, call us — the consultation is free.
Ask your question- A visitor slipped and is suing — are we automatically liable?
- No. The plaintiff must prove a dangerous condition and that you knew or should have known about it. We scrutinize both requirements closely.
- What is comparative fault?
- Florida reduces a plaintiff’s recovery by their own share of fault. In premises cases, the plaintiff’s own inattention is often a significant factor.
- What should we preserve after an incident?
- Surveillance footage, incident reports, and inspection and maintenance records — immediately, before they are lost or overwritten.
Why Sterling Trial Law
A different kind of litigator.
Both sides of the aisle
Dual plaintiff and defense experience means we know exactly how the other side builds — and breaks — a case.
Trial-ready from day one
We prepare every matter for the courtroom, so the other side would rather deal than face a jury.
Direct attorney access
Marcus personally reviews every case. You work with your attorney, not a call center.
Don't settle.
Go to trial ready.
Tell us about your case. Marcus Sterling personally reviews every consultation request — plaintiff or defense.