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Automatic Door Injuries in Florida

Published on: March 2, 2017 | by Law Offices of Robert Dixon

Automatic doors are almost everywhere these days. Airports, shopping malls, office buildings, hotels, and supermarkets routinely use automatic doors due to the convenience they offer and the time they save customers. While these doors routinely work without incident, when they do malfunction, they can cause serious harm. If you or someone close to you has been injured in an automatic door accident, you should consult a Miami personal injury lawyer.

Automatic sliding doors and revolving doors are extremely heavy. Thus, if they close prematurely and strike someone, serious and long-term injuries can result. Some possible causes for automatic door injuries may be improper installation, improper maintenance, missing or faulty door sensors, improper timing devices, and failures to inspect on a regular basis.

Business owners have a legal obligation to make sure their premises are safe for their customers. This obligation extends to ensuring that automatic sliding doors are in proper working order. As mentioned above, it is also the business owner’s responsibility to inspect and maintain the doors after they have been installed.

Bed Bug Injuries in Florida

Published on: February 23, 2017 | by Law Offices of Robert Dixon

Bed bug infestations are a legitimate concern in Florida hotels, motels, and other public facilities. If you or someone close to you was harmed due to a bed bug infestation, it is important to reach out to a skilled Miami injury attorney who can evaluate your case. With years of experience, we can advocate for your rights at every step of the way and help you seek the compensation you deserve for your harm.

We represent clients in all types of bed bug cases. This includes apartment bed bug cases, hotel bed bug cases, rental furniture bed bug cases, mattress bed bug cases, and more.

Bed bugs are parasitic insects that feed exclusively on blood. They are small, oval, and brownish in color. They do not fly, although they can move at a quick speed over various surfaces. Bed bugs do not live in nests. Instead, they live in groups in hiding places, such as a mattress, box spring, bed frame, headboard, and any other place where they have access to people. A 2011 survey conducted by the National Pest Management Association found that one out of five Americans has had a bed bug infestation in their home or knows someone who has encountered bed bugs at home or in a hotel.

Fireplace Injuries in Florida

Published on: February 23, 2017 | by Law Offices of Robert Dixon

Fireplaces can be a beautiful focal point for any room, but the reality is they can also be dangerous. The unfortunate reality is that severe fireplace burns cause serious pain to a number of people each year. If you or your child has been burned in a fireplace accident, you may be able to file a claim and seek compensation for your injuries.

Most homes nowadays have fireplaces with glass fronts. These glass fronts can be extremely hot. In fact, temperatures can reach between 446°F and 1,328°F within industry standards, depending on the type of glass that is used. These glass doors can remain hot for hours after the fireplace has been switched off. Touching the glass can cause serious burns, such as third-degree burns, even if contact with the glass only lasted a second or two. Children, who are curious by nature, are often the most susceptible to burns.

Legal liability for fireplace burn injuries may be rooted in one of two legal theories: product liability or negligence.

Truck Brake Failure Accidents in Florida

Published on: February 23, 2017 | by Law Offices of Robert Dixon

If you have been injured in a truck accident due to brake failure, we can help. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, our Miami injury attorneys have the skill, dedication, and experience to handle your case. We understand how complex these cases are, which is why we will examine the facts of your case to determine the cause of the brake failure and the resulting crash. You can trust that we will advocate for your rights at every step of the way.

According to a recent study by the Department of Transportation (DOT), approximately 30 percent of all commercial truck accidents involve brake failure. Trucks must be regularly inspected and maintained to make sure the brakes are in proper working order. In fact, federal law mandates that truckers know about the condition of their brakes. Some of the most common issues that lead to brake failure in trucks include overheated brakes, worn tires, brakes suffused with oil and grease, or overly thin brake pads.

Honest Co. Voluntarily Recalls Organic Baby Powder

Published on: February 23, 2017 | by Law Offices of Robert Dixon

The Honest Co., co-founded by celebrity Jessica Alba, issued a recall of its organic baby powder across the United States due to concerns of skin and eye infections. The decision to recall came after tests showed possible microorganism contamination. Put another way, the baby powder is being recalled because it may cause skin or eye infections due to bacterial contamination. If you or someone close to you has been injured by this baby powder, contact one of our Miami injury attorneys as soon as possible.

The Honest Co. has been sued several times before. Last year, the company faced a class action lawsuit for “deceptively and misleadingly” labeling products as “100%” natural when they contained synthetic ingredients. The lawsuit seeks punitive damages as well as costs and attorneys’ fees.

Florida Motorcycle Helmet Laws

Published on: February 10, 2017 | by Law Offices of Robert Dixon

Motorcycle accidents can lead to devastating and long-term consequences for a rider. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault, you should reach out to a skilled Miami injury attorney who can assess the merits of your case. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, we understand the nuances of personal injury law and can put this knowledge to use in your case.

Florida helmet laws have changed several times in the last few decades. After repealing most of the provisions in the mandatory helmet law in 2000, Florida updated the law in 2010 due to statistics that showed the number of deadly crashes had increased by 21 percent.

Florida’s motorcycle helmet law is codified in Florida Statutes section 316.211. Under this law, an individual may not operate or ride upon a motorcycle unless the individual is properly wearing protective headgear that is securely fastened upon his or her head, which complies with federal safety guidelines. The following provisions are perhaps the most important:

The Crashworthiness Doctrine in Florida

Published on: February 10, 2017 | by Law Offices of Robert Dixon

If you have been injured in an accident due to the negligence of another party, it is important to speak to a seasoned Miami injury attorney who can help you seek the compensation you deserve for your harm. We can thoroughly scrutinize the facts of your case and provide you with an honest assessment of your claim.

The crashworthiness doctrine is a legal theory under which an automobile manufacturer may be liable through either negligence or strict liability for injuries a plaintiff sustained in an accident in which a manufacturing or design defect caused or enhanced their injuries. It is important to note that the crashworthiness doctrine essentially says that the manufacturing or design defect caused additional harm in an accident, although those defects did not cause the initial accident itself.

The term “crashworthiness” refers to how a car’s design reacts to an accident. Since collisions are reasonably foreseeable in the life of a vehicle, manufacturers are obligated to make vehicles that can withstand the rigors of “reasonable use.” Put another way, automotive manufacturers have a duty to create vehicles that can endure a crash as safely as possible. For example, a windshield glass that is not shatterproof may spray glass all over the passengers of a car, causing serious injuries.

Tattoo or Piercing Injuries in Florida

Published on: February 10, 2017 | by Law Offices of Robert Dixon

Getting a tattoo or piercing is a deeply personal decision. When you go to get a tattoo or piercing, there will always be some pain and discomfort associated with the procedure, but you expect the service to be provided with a certain level of care and caution. If you have suffered an infection or another type of injury due to a tattoo or piercing, you may be able to obtain damages through a personal injury claim. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, our seasoned Miami injury attorneys can explore the facts of your case and provide you with an honest assessment of your claim.

Tattoo artists in the state of Florida are regulated by the Department of Health, and they are subject to semi-annual reviews and training. Tattoo parlors are required to maintain written procedures for minor medical issues as well as for emergencies. The laws governing Florida tattoo artists are codified in state statutes 458.309 and 877.04.

Owners of tattoo and piercing parlors have a responsibility to use sterile equipment. Using unsterile equipment poses a number of serious risks to a customer’s health and safety. A number of injuries can arise from getting a tattoo or piercing, including:

Gym Injuries in Florida

Published on: February 10, 2017 | by Law Offices of Robert Dixon

Physical fitness is vital to one’s personal health, which is why many people in Florida and across the United States join gyms and other athletic institutions. If you have been injured due to a trainer or gym’s negligence, we can help. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, we can examine the facts of your case and let you know if you have a strong claim for compensation. You can trust that our Miami injury attorneys can offer reliable legal guidance at every step of the way.

Injuries at the gym may be more common than you think. The Consumer Product Safety Commission found that there were 62,700 injuries treated in emergency rooms related to exercise equipment in 2014. More than 24,000 of those injuries involved treadmills.

Gym owners and operators will typically ask you to sign a waiver releasing them from liability in the event that you are injured. In some cases, these waivers are designed to prohibit you from suing even when the gym’s owner, operator, or employee caused your injury. However, you may be able to take legal action despite the waiver you signed. To figure out if this is a possibility, your lawyer would examine the language of the waiver as well as the circumstances of your injury and advise you accordingly.

Trampoline Accidents in Florida

Published on: January 30, 2017 | by Law Offices of Robert Dixon

For many families in Florida and throughout the United States, trampolines represent a great source of fun. But they can also be dangerous. If you or someone close to you has been injured in a trampoline accident, we can help. At the Law Offices of Robert Dixon, we will thoroughly examine the facts of your case and provide you with an honest assessment of your claim. You can trust that we are committed to representing trampoline injury victims.

A study from an Indiana University School of Medicine researcher finds that from 2002 to 2011, accidents on backyard trampolines accounted for almost 289,000 visits to emergency rooms for broken bones. Over the 10-year time frame, the report found that trampolines caused an estimated 288,876 fractures, at a cost of more than $400 million. Trampoline injuries can take place in a number of ways, including:

Crashing into another person on a trampoline;
Crashing into a fence or surrounding hazards;
Landing improperly while jumping on a trampoline;
Falling off a trampoline; or
Falling on a trampoline’s springs or frame.