The “American Rule” in the Context of Florida Personal Injury Cases
Automobile accidents, premises liability cases, and other personal injury claims fall within the scope of negligence law. Negligence is the failure to use the level of care a prudent person would use in the same or similar circumstances. In order to establish negligence, a plaintiff must demonstrate that he or she was owed a duty […]
Car Seat Lawyers in Florida
Car seats are intended to protect children from harm in the event of a car accident. When car seats are improperly installed or defectively made, however, they may actually cause harm to the child. If your child has been harmed due to a defective car seat or because of someone’s negligence, it is important to […]
Automobile Accidents Around the Holidays
The holidays are a festive time to gather with family, raise your glasses to a toast, and have a good time. Unfortunately, many people get behind the wheel after they have too much to drink. In fact, statistics show that accidents rates are often higher around the holidays. If you or a loved one has […]
Uninsured Motorist Benefits in Car Accident Cases
In Tibbets v. State Farm Mutual Automobile Ins. Co., a Florida plaintiff pursued uninsured motorist (UM) benefits from her parents’ automobile insurer after an automobile accident that took place in September 2014. At the time of the wreck, the plaintiff lived with her parents and was riding as a passenger in one of the cars […]
Burn Injuries in Florida
Burn injuries can be extremely painful and often leave permanent scars. Unfortunately, many burn injuries happen due to accidents that could have been avoided. They may be caused by fires on property, motor vehicle collisions, flammable products, and inadequate flame retardation qualities. The American Burn Association reports that over 500,000 people are treated for burn injuries […]
Florida Water Park Injuries
Water parks can be a great way to spend hot summer days. Unfortunately, each year a number of individuals get injured at water parks. This is not surprising because Florida is home to over 15 major water parks and many smaller ones. If you or a loved one has been injured at a water park, it is important […]
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. […]
Paralyzed Victims in Florida Accident Cases
Unfortunately, each day people in Florida and throughout the United States are injured in accidents. In serious cases, accident victims are partially or completely paralyzed. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, we understand the devastating financial, emotional, and physical consequences that paralysis can have on an accident victim and their entire family. While no […]
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 […]
Side Impact Collisions in Florida
Every year, a number of people in Florida and throughout the United States are injured and killed in side impact collisions. Side impact accidents can change lives in an instant. If you’ve been injured in a side impact collision that was not your fault, it is important to speak to a qualified Miami injury attorney […]