The “Relation Back” Doctrine in Florida Injury Cases
Plaintiffs must properly identify defendants prior to filing a lawsuit. While it is possible to amend a complaint to add a defendant at a later time, it is imperative to do so prior to the date that the statute of limitation expires. The statute of limitations is a window of time in which legal action […]
Punitive Damages in Florida
If you have been injured due to another person’s negligence, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries. While compensatory damages are awarded quite commonly, punitive damages are much harder to obtain. Punitive damages are only permissible in limited situations and are awarded in a very small percentage of personal injury cases. If […]
Seeking Damages for Negligently Designed Roads in Florida
Every day, a number of people across Florida are injured in automobile accidents. These accidents have a variety of causes. In most motor vehicle accident cases, the negligent party is one of the drivers. However, sometimes unsafely designed roads can be the root cause of an accident. In Villanueva v. Reynolds, Smith and Hills, Inc., […]
The “Foreign Body” Instruction in Florida Medical Negligence Cases
In Dockswell v. Bethesda Memorial Hospital, Inc., a Florida appeals court recently held that a surgical patient who claimed a nurse negligently left a medical instrument in his body was not entitled to a jury instruction that the presence of a foreign object in a patient’s body creates a presumption of negligence against the defendant. […]
Parasailing Accidents in Florida
Every year, residents and visitors of Florida enjoy a number of outdoor activities, such as parasailing. Parasailing is a recreational kiting activity in which a person is towed behind a boat while attached to a contraption like a parachute, known as a parasail wing. When the boat moves through the water, the individual is carried […]
Duty of Care Owed to Trespassers in Florida
In some cases, when an individual is attacked on someone else’s property, that individual may have a claim for negligent security. Negligent security claims can be complex and highly fact-intensive, which is why it is imperative to consult an experienced Miami injury lawyer who can assess the merits of your case. At the Law Offices […]
Negligence Claims against Pharmacies in Florida
Negligence law encompasses a wide range of activities from car accidents to slip and fall cases. The four elements of negligence include: duty, breach, causation and damages. In some cases, the pertinent question is whether the defendant even owed plaintiff a duty. This is exactly the question the court addressed in the case of Oleckna […]
Common Examples of Negligent Driving in Florida Car Accident Cases
Every day, a number of people in Florida and throughout the United States get into car accidents. While some are minor fender benders, others have serious and long-term consequences. When you are injured due to the carelessness of another driver, you may be able to recover compensation for your injuries by filing a personal injury […]
Understanding the Difference between Florida’s Intentional Torts and Negligence Laws
At The Law Offices of Robert Dixon, we represent clients who have been harmed by another. These injuries can arise through an intentional tort or through negligence. While both types of claims allow an injured party to seek compensation, they are very different types of cases. Understanding the distinction between an intentional tort and a […]
Negligent Supervision of Children in Florida
In the State of Florida and throughout the United States, children are often injured due to careless supervision. Florida public schools, private schools, daycare facilities, summer camps and caretakers have an obligation to supervise children properly. While these entities are not liable for every injury that occurs, they are responsible for any injuries to children that […]