Miami Jury Awards $300K in Taxi Crash Injury Case
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Case Background
This case arose from a car crash that happened on the morning of February 29, 2020, in Miami-Dade County. Plaintiff Michelle Karina Pozo, a Miami resident, was driving on Interstate 95 when her vehicle was struck from behind by a taxicab owned by Springs Cab Inc. and operated with its permission by driver Philome Pierre Noel.
The collision set the stage for a long legal battle. Pozo claimed she suffered serious and permanent injuries that affected her health, ability to work, and enjoyment of daily life. Springs Cab Inc. disputed both the extent of her injuries and the damages she claimed.
After two years of legal maneuvering and discovery, the case went to trial before a jury in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court in Miami. The jury heard testimony from doctors, accident experts, and both sides’ witnesses before reaching a verdict in June 2025.
Cause
The lawsuit centered on negligence. Pozo alleged that the cab driver failed to use reasonable care and caused the crash by driving unsafely. Under Florida law, Springs Cab Inc. was responsible for the actions of its driver, since he operated the taxi with the company’s permission.
Injury
According to the complaint, Pozo’s injuries went beyond temporary pain. She described long-term physical harm that limited her ability to move and work. She also pointed to emotional stress, mental anguish, and a reduced capacity to enjoy life as she
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