For many years, Fort Lauderdale was an infamous spring break destination, attracting college kids by the hoards. That reputation has changed, as more mature tourists and business travelers come to Fort Lauderdale for conventions, cruises, sporting events -- and the beaches, yachting, golfing, cultural attractions, dining, and tropical night life offered by one of Florida's most popular cities on the Atlantic Ocean.

The attorneys of the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik represent clients who live and work in the Fort Lauderdale area, or who have suffered an accident or injury while visiting the region. We have an office where we meet with clients and evaluate their legal needs at 721 S.E. 17th Street, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33316, phone 954-476-1000. We offer a free consultation at our Fort Lauderdale office, where we can learn more about your situation and determine whether you have an actionable case or claim.

Visitors arrive via Fort Lauderdale/ Hollywood International Airport and depart on cruises to the Caribbean, Europe, and other destinations out of Port Everglades. Fort Lauderdale is the county seat for Broward County, Florida, with the 17th Judicial Circuit of Florida - Judicial Complex located downtown. The Greater Fort Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center in nearby Port Everglades attracts business professionals from around the U.S.

Fort Lauderdale has the nickname "Venice of America" because of its canal system and inland waterways. Fort Lauderdale is situated on Florida's Gold Coast, within a short driving distance (40 miles) of both Miami and Palm Beach.

The Fort Lauderdale accident attorneys at Chalik & Chalik understand the stress that individuals and families go through when someone is hurt or dies through no fault of their own. Our caring personal injury lawyers work with families in and around Fort Lauderdale and Broward County, Florida, including North Lauderdale, Pompano Beach, Davie, Hollywood, Hialeah, and Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.

Fort Lauderdale Population Statistics

According to the 2000 U.S. Census, the City of Fort Lauderdale has a population of 152,397 people with a median household income of $37,887. Fort Lauderdale has a diverse population, with 21.7% of residents being foreign born, many of European or Latin descent (9.5% are of Hispanic origin). We speak Spanish: Si habla Espanol. We welcome Spanish-speaking clients and referrals from other personal injury attorneys.

We care about our Fort Lauderdale clients and helping them recover from Personal Injury or Wrongful Death. When it's feasible and to your advantage, we will attempt to settle your claim out of court. But we are not afraid to take your case to court and fight for your legal rights and the full compensation you're entitled to by law.

Our experienced Personal Injury attorneys have knowledge in many practice areas. These include Florida Workers' Compensation Claims and other Work-Related Claims, including Construction Accidents; Motor Vehicle Accidents (including car, SUV, commercial truck, and motorcycle accidents, and pedestrian accidents); Premises Liability, which includes Slip, Trip and Fall accidents; Swimming Pool Accidents; Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect; and Product Liability. Please see our Practice Areas index page for a full listing of the types of legal cases that we handle.

Fort Lauderdale residents and workers who have suffered personal injury or the wrongful death of a family member, and who believe a third party is responsible, please contact us today for a free consultation. For directions to Chalik & Chalik's Fort Lauderdale office, please call 954-476-1000, email us for more information, or click here for a map.