Visiting a spa or salon is meant to be an enjoyable and relaxing experience. Beauticians and aestheticians have an obligation to ensure that a client’s health and safety are never put at risk. If you or someone close to you has been harmed at a salon or spa, you may…
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The Rescue Doctrine in Florida
Many people in Florida and across the United States place their own safety and lives at risk to help others. If you have been injured while you were attempting to rescue someone, you may be entitled to compensation. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, our Miami injury lawyers can…
Florida Supreme Court Awards Attorney Fees to Plaintiff in Addition to 1.7M in Damages
In Anderson v. Hilton Hotels Corps., the plaintiff was seriously injured when a gunman in a Florida hotel parking lot attacked him. Specifically, the plaintiff was shot during an armed robbery, carjacking, and shooting that took place in the parking lot of a Central Florida Embassy Suites hotel. He subsequently…
Drunk Driving Accidents Around the Holidays in Florida
With the holidays come family gatherings and socializing with friends. Christmas and the New Year are a time when people are celebrating with those closest to them. But the sad reality is that drunk driving accidents injure and even kill a number of people each holiday season in Florida and across…
Allergic Reaction Injuries in Florida
Each year, a number of people in Florida are rushed to the emergency room for severe allergic reactions. In some cases, individuals suffer adverse reactions for a short time and can be treated quickly. In other extremely serious cases, however, individuals die from allergic reactions. Even when a person takes all the…
Christmas Tree Accidents in Florida
The holiday season is a time of year when families, offices, and even stores put up Christmas trees and other festive decorations. While this can be great fun, the sad reality is that Christmas trees are often the cause of injuries to people across Florida and the United States. The…
Holiday Shopping Accidents in Florida
During the holiday season, many people in Florida and across the United States spend time in malls and stores as they buy gifts for their loved ones. Consumers are more likely to be focused on their shopping list than focused on the hazards that could injure them inside the store. The reality…
The Wrongful Act Doctrine in Florida Injury Cases
Florida follows the ‘American Rule.’ Each party pays their own attorney’s fees, irrespective of whether they win or lose, unless there is some contract, statute, or court rule that says otherwise. This lets people file lawsuits without the fear of incurring excessive costs if they lose the case. The American…
Spoliation of Evidence in Florida Personal Injury Cases
If you or someone you know has been injured in an accident caused by the negligence of another party, it is important to consult a reputable Miami injury attorney who can examine the facts of your case. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, we understand how important it is…
Thanksgiving Day Fires Caused by Faulty Products in Florida
Thanksgiving Day is typically a time when families get together to cook, eat, and spend time with one another. Unfortunately, it is also a day that is known to have a high number of fire accidents. According to State Farm, data from 2007 to 2011 reveals that Florida ranks fifth in…