Tree Accidents in Florida
Trees can be a beautiful sight in Florida parks and on private property. However, falling tree branches, exposed roots, and inadequately maintained trees can cause serious injuries to individuals. If you are injured in a tree accident, it is important to seek the help and guidance of a qualified Miami injury lawyer. We can assess the […]
Electrocution and Electrical Contact Accidents in Florida
Electrocution and electrical contact accidents can often be avoided. Unfortunately, many of these types of accidents are a result of the negligent installation or maintenance of power lines. If you or someone close to you has been injured in an electrocution or electrical contact accident, we can help. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, […]
State Supreme Court Allows Case to Proceed Against Gym in Premises Liability Case
Earlier this month, an appellate court in California heard a case involving a woman who was injured while working out at a 24-Hour Fitness location. According to the court’s opinion, the woman was injured when the back panel of a workout machine came loose and fell, hitting her in the head. As a result, she […]
Falling Merchandise Injuries in Florida
Falling merchandise accidents typically take place when products, boxes, and other items fall from shelves and cause injury to a customer. If you or someone close to you has been injured due to falling merchandise, it is important to seek the help of a qualified premises liability attorney who can assess the merits of your […]
Elevator and Escalator Accidents in Florida
Elevators and escalators, like other moving devices, can cause serious injuries to individuals in Florida and across the United States. Elevators and escalators should constantly be checked and maintained, due to their frequent use. If you or someone close to you has been injured on an elevator or escalator, it is important to speak to […]
Florida Appellate Court Rules that Plaintiff’s Motion to Amend Complaint Must be Reconsidered
Property owners in the state of Florida have a legal obligation to maintain their premises in a reasonably safe condition so as not to cause harm to those who enter the land. If you or someone close to you has been injured on somebody else’s property, you may be entitled to compensation for your harm. […]
Documents Prepared in Anticipation of Litigation Not Discoverable in Florida Premises Liability Case
Property owners in Florida have a legal obligation to keep their premises in reasonably safe condition. Failure to do so can result in liability if a visitor enters the land and injures him or herself. Premises liability law is complex, and a property owner’s liability may be contingent on the type of visitor who enters the […]
Florida Settlement Statutes are Strictly Construed – Design Home Remodeling Corp. v. Santana
Every year, a number of people in Florida get into various types of accidents and suffer personal injuries. Under state law, an injured party may seek compensation for his or her injuries from the at-fault party by filing a personal injury lawsuit. Personal injury claims are rooted in the legal principle of negligence, which denotes […]
Open and Obvious Conditions – Tallent v Pilot Travel Centers
If you are injured through a slip, trip, and fall on someone else’s property, you may be able to seek compensation for your injuries. Property owners have an obligation to keep their premises in reasonably safe conditions to ensure that those who lawfully enter the land do not unduly injure themselves. There are very specific premises […]
Florida Supreme Court Holds Law Firm Liable for Injuries when Client’s Chair Collapsed
Premises liability issues can arise in a variety of ways. Whether it’s through a slip and fall or an elevator malfunction, property owners have a legal obligation to keep their premises in reasonably safe conditions for visitors. An injured victim can typically sue a property owner for damages based on premises liability if the plaintiff […]