Unfortunately, automobile accidents injure a number of children in Florida and throughout the United States each year. In Allen v. Montalvan, a grandmother was killed in a tragic car crash, and her adult daughter, minor son, and three minor grandchildren were hurt to varying degrees when a drunk driver slammed into…
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Insurance Company Liable for Florida Insured’s Attorney’s Fees
If you have been injured in an automobile accident in Florida, you will probably need to deal with your insurance company at some point. This can be a confusing and sometimes daunting process, which is why it is imperative to have a skilled Miami injury attorney on your side. At…
Car Accidents in Miami-Dade County and Throughout Florida
Unfortunately, negligence causes many accidents in Florida and throughout the United States each year. In the context of driving, negligence refers to the failure of a person to use reasonable care behind the wheel that causes harm to someone else or their property. All drivers on the road owe others a duty to follow…
Establishing Damages in Front of a Florida Jury
If you or your loved one has been hurt by someone else’s negligence, we can help. When you are injured in an automobile accident in Florida, there may be a wide range of evidence that may be put before the jury. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, our Miami…
Subrogation in Florida Personal Injury Cases
Subrogation can be a vital part of handling a personal injury claim, and every lawyer should explain this legal principle to his or her clients. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, our skilled attorneys have the skill and experience to handle every aspect of your personal injury claim. You…
Florida Supreme Court Rules on Bad Faith Claim Against Insurance Company
It is not uncommon for insurance companies to offer low payments or deny legitimate claims to customers. In Fridman v. Safeco Ins. Co. of Ill., Florida’s highest court recently decided that an auto insurance company could not file a last minute reversal of a denial to avoid a bad faith…
Florida Law Enforcement’s Duty of Care in Escaped Horse Case
In Manfre v. Shinkle, Kathleen Shinkle was injured when her automobile crashed after striking a dead horse lying on the roadway. The collision with the horse caused her vehicle to flip over and land on its roof. Shinkle sustained serious injuries. An estimated hour and a half before Shinkle’s accident, the…
Selfies and Distracted Driving Accidents in Florida
A selfie is a photograph that an individual takes of him or herself using a cell phone camera. The person can hold the cell phone at a distance by hand or use a selfie stick. With the rise of social media, selfies have been increasingly popular over the years. While…
Florida Court Clarifies ‘Amount in Controversy’ Requirement
Determining liability can be difficult in any car accident, but it can become even more complex when one party is from a different country. This is exactly what happened in the case of Bess v. Day, in which a Florida resident was injured in an automobile accident allegedly caused by…
Wrong Way Accidents on Florida Roads
Drivers who purposely or unknowingly drive the wrong way on a street pose a serious risk to others on the road. Due to the fact that vehicles are heading directly towards each other at a high speed, there is little or no time for drivers to react and avoid the collision. If you’ve…