Florida personal injury laws require accident victims to meet strict evidentiary requirements to pursue damages for their injuries. If an accident victim fails to comply with the ever-changing and rigid laws, they risk the dismissal of their case. Florida accident victims must understand the responsibilities and burden of proof that…
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What Is Florida’s Best Evidence Rule?
The judge plays several roles in a Florida personal injury trial. Among a judge’s most important job is to determine which evidence the jury is permitted to consider in coming to its decision. When preparing for trial, parties gather all the evidence they hope to use to support their case.…
Florida Court Allows Plaintiff to Amend Complaint to Seek Punitive Damages
Serious slip and fall injuries can take months to recover from and, in some cases, a full recovery may not even be possible. In the event that you or a loved one has been injured in a slip and fall accident, is it vital to reach out to a seasoned…
Court Addresses Landlord Liability in Florida Slip and Fall Accident
In a recent appellate opinion, the court reversed a trial court’s ruling in a Florida personal injury lawsuit filed by a tenant against her landlord. The plaintiff filed a negligence lawsuit after she fell while walking on a pathway to her condominium. The plaintiff based her claim on the landlord’s…
Florida Appellate Court Rules in Plaintiff’s Favor in Library Slip and Fall Case
A Florida appellate court recently issued a ruling in favor of a plaintiff in her premises liability lawsuit against the Orange County Public Library System (the “Library”). The plaintiff filed strict liability and negligence claims against the Library after she suffered injuries when a bottom drawer of a copier unexpectedly…
Florida Court Discusses Landlord’s Duties in Recent Slip and Fall Case
Slip and fall accidents can lead to devastating, life-changing consequences for a person. In the most serious cases, these accidents can be fatal. When a slip and fall accident takes place on another’s property, you could potentially obtain compensation for things like medical bills and lost income that are a…
Florida Appellate Court Explains Pleading Requirements in Recent Slip and Fall Case
Slip and fall accidents can lead to serious and long-term injuries. If you have been injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property, you may be able to seek compensation for losses that are a direct result of the accident. Our experienced and reliable Miami premises liability…
Injuries at Religious Places in Florida
People get injured in all sorts of places, including places of worship. If you or someone close to you has been injured at a church, mosque, synagogue, temple, or other religious place, you may be entitled to compensation for your harm. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, our skilled…
Florida Property Owners May be Responsible for Injuries Resulting from Uneven Sidewalk
Property owners have a responsibility to ensure that property under their control is in safe conditions and free from hazards that could cause injury to those to who visit the premises. If you or a person you know has sustained an injury in a slip and fall mishap on another’s…
Florida Court Applies Open and Obvious Doctrine in Florida Premises Liability Case
If you have been injured on someone else’s property, you may be able to recover damages for your injuries through a premises liability lawsuit. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, our highly skilled Miami injury attorneys have extensive experience handling premises liability cases and are prepared to vigorously advocate…