Information of Subsequent Accident Admissible in Florida Car Wreck Case
In Maniglia v. Carpenter, two men were involved in a car wreck on a Florida highway. The accident allegedly took place when the left front part of one car hit the right rear part of another car while changing lanes. The parties disagreed about the severity of the accident. The defendant and his passenger asserted […]
Jurisdiction Issue in Florida Product Liability Case
Product liability cases are complex, and they can become even more complicated when a foreign company is involved. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, our Miami product liability lawyers understand the nuances of this area of law and can put our knowledge to use in your case. In Teva Pharmaceutical Industries v. Ruiz, a Florida […]
Florida’s Fifth District Rules for Plaintiff in Car Accident Case
Unfortunately, rear-end accidents take place every day in Florida and throughout the United States. Florida’s Fifth District Court of Appeal recently decided a case involving a rear-end collision. In Bodiford v. Rollins, the plaintiff was waiting to make a left turn at an intersection when he was struck by the defendant’s car from the back. […]
Medical Malpractice Standard Clarified by Florida Supreme Court
When a patient is sick, it often takes a variety of medical professionals to diagnose and treat the condition. It is not uncommon for physicians, nurses, specialists, and others to be involved in a particular case. When a medical error is made, however, determining liability can be challenging. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, […]
Driver’s Personal Auto Insurance Not Liable for Death of Florida Baby in Daycare Vehicle
Leaving children at a daycare can be a tough decision for many parents. However, for many working parents, daycare is the only option. When parents make this decision, they expect their children will be taken care of. Unfortunately, this does not always happen. If your child has been hurt or killed due to a careless daycare […]
Florida Federal Court Declines to Remand Personal Injury Case Back to State Court
In Derringer v. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., a woman suffered an injury when an employee of a Cracker Barrel restaurant negligently struck her with a serving tray of food. She subsequently filed a lawsuit against Cracker Barrel in Florida state court. Some time later, the restaurant removed the case to federal court on […]
Slip and Fall Lawsuit Against Cruise Ship in Miami-Dade County Dismissed for Not Being Filed on Time
In Pettit v. Carnival Corp., the plaintiff was a passenger on a Carnival Breeze ship when she was hurt in a slip and fall accident. The incident took place on September 24, 2013. Before embarking on the ship, the plaintiff completed a standard Guest Ticket Contract Acknowledgment, agreeing to the clause that any future personal […]
Eleventh Circuit Makes Evidentiary Ruling in Florida Slip-and-Fall Case Involving Expert Testimony
Earlier this month, the Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals heard an appeal from a slip-and-fall case that arose out of the Southern District of Florida. In the case of Sorrels v. NCL, the plaintiff was injured in a slip-and-fall accident as a customer aboard the defendant’s cruise liner. The plaintiff and her husband sued the cruise […]
Duty to use AED by Florida School – Limones v. Lee County School District
In the state of Florida, automated external defibrillators (AED) are required at all schools that partake in the state athletic association. Furthermore, the state requires anyone who might use such a device to be trained on how to use it properly. In the case of Limones v. School District of Lee County, a student’s family […]
Clarifying Amendment 7 of Florida Constitution – Bartow HMA, LLC v. Edwards
When we seek medical help, we expect to get better, not worse. Unfortunately, medical mistakes are common, and patients often suffer harm at the hands of the very medical professionals they trust with their health. Medical malpractice occurs when a health care professional makes a medical error that results in harm to the patient. In medical […]