Jury Finds No Fault in Miami Car Crash Injury Lawsuit
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Case Background
This case unfolded in Miami-Dade County after a car crash led to a personal injury lawsuit. Elizabeth Alba, the Plaintiff, sued Rosa Zelcer and her employer, Spanish Creations Shoe Import, Inc. Alba claimed Zelcer caused the accident while driving for her company. The lawsuit centered on allegations of negligent driving and employer liability. Zelcer and the company denied responsibility and pointed the finger back at Alba, suggesting she played a role in the crash or her own injuries.
Cause that led to the event
The crash happened on a Miami road, where Zelcer, according to Alba, failed to control her vehicle properly and struck Alba’s car. Alba accused Zelcer of not following Florida traffic laws and driving carelessly. She also brought claims against Spanish Creations under state rules that hold employers responsible for employees’ actions while on the job. Her attorneys leaned on the dangerous instrumentality doctrine and general agency principles, trying to establish that the employer should pay for the damage caused by its employee.
Injuries suffered
Alba said the crash left her with serious injuries to her neck and back. She described constant pain, emotional distress, and limited movement in her daily life. She believed the injuries were permanent and would require long-term treatment. According to her, the trauma from the crash didn’t just cause physical pain, but also changed how she lived, worked, and related to others.
Damages Sought
In Court, Alba asked for financial relief to cover her medical expenses, including treatment already done and what she expected to need in the future. She sought compensation for her pain, reduced ability to enjoy life, emotional suf
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