Pigs Wander Along Florida Highway After Truck Accident
Truck accidents can have devastating consequences for everyone involved. If you or someone close to you has been injured in a crash caused by a truck driver’s negligence, you may be entitled to compensation. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, our Miami truck accident attorneys can analyze the facts of your case and help […]
Cruise Companies May be Liable for their Agent’s Negligence
Every year, a number of Florida residents go on cruises. Fortunately, most cruise ship passengers come back home safely and have had a positive experience. In some cases, however, passengers are injured. If you or a loved one has been injured while on a cruise, you should seek the help of a qualified Miami personal […]
Car Owners May be Liable for Driver’s Carelessness Under the “Dangerous Instrumentality Doctrine”
Every year, thousands of people are injured on Florida roads, and tragically some are even killed. Unfortunately many of these accidents could have been prevented if the driver exercised reasonable care behind the wheel. While liability is clear when a negligent driver gets into an accident, what happens when a car owner lets another person […]
You May be Vicariously Liable for Damages If Your Name is on a Car Title – Christensen v. Bowen
In Christensen v. Bowen, the Florida Supreme Court recently ruled that an individual whose name is on the title of a vehicle may be vicariously liable for damages even if he or she did not use or operate the vehicle. Vicarious liability, also known as respondeat superior, is the legal principle that imposes liability on […]
Liability in Rental Car Accidents in Florida – Adams v. Bell Partners
The use of rental cars is very common in Florida due to the high volume of visitors who travel to the state for business and pleasure every year. The high rate of rental car use also means that rental car accidents are quite common. Unfortunately, Florida laws pertaining to collisions in rented and leased vehicles […]