trip and fall

Under Florida law you have four years from the date of accident to file a lawsuit for a premises liability claim, as you described. This is referred to as the statute of limitations.   If you believe there was negligence which caused your injury,  I recommend you IMMEDIATELY consult with a qualified personal injury attorney in your area.  An experienced attorney will demand the business preserve evidence,  including in store security videos ( which are frequently erased after about 48 hours or so) and take other actions to document what occurred. The lawyer will also give you guidance in dealing with medical bills, and will document that your injuries are related to the accident and establish the cost of your future medical care and extent of your injury and disability you will suffer in the future as a result. Important.  be careful when hiring a personal injury attorney. Often the mass advertising TV type lawyers are not your best option. They spend millions of dollars  producing slick commercials that bring in thousands of cases. You need to decide whether that lawyer can realistically give "your"  case the time and attention it deserves.   Important:  B very careful when hiring an attorney. Often the television and other mass advertising lawyers are not your best option as they deal