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• OSHA Targets Florida Beauty Salons and Manufacturers over Formaldehyde in Hair Products, Posing Risks to Workers and Consumers
• Florida Traffic Laws Ranked Middle of the Road in U.S. Driving Safety and Accident Prevention Study
• Tire Blowout Accident Kills Davie Man on Florida I-95 Saturday; Florida Highway Patrol Reports Driver Ejected from Vehicle
• Which South Florida Cities Made Worst Driver and Pedestrian Traffic Accident Lists for 2011?
• More than One-Third of Florida Holiday Traffic Accident Deaths Involve Drunk Driving

• Car Accidents
  • Injuries that Result from Rollover Accidents in South Florida
  • Are Bicycle Accidents in South Florida a Result of Carelessness?
  • Delayed Back Pain May Surface Following a South Florida Auto Accident
  • Reduce Your Risk of a Fort Lauderdale Accident This Holiday Period
  • Passing on Safe Driving Habits to Your Florida Teen Driver
  • Fort Lauderdale Trucks Must Carry a Minimum of $50,000 Liability Insurance
  • What Does Florida’s “No-Fault” Insurance Law Mean?
  • Early Braking Reduces Rear-End Accidents in Fort Lauderdale
  • What Kind of Settlement Can I Get in my Fort Lauderdale Truck Accident Case?
  • A Reminder to Use Your Signals on South Florida Roads
  • Rainy Days: How Car Maintenance Can Minimize Florida Accidents
  • Preventive Maintenance Can Minimize a South Florida Accident
  • Preventive Measures Help You Avoid Florida Accidents
  • Know What To Expect During Litigation After Your South Florida Crash
  • Are all Symptoms of a Herniated Disc Noticeable Following a Florida Accident?
  • Child Seat Inspections Could Prevent Child Injuries in Florida Auto Accidents
  • Florida Ranks Towards the Top of the Nation for Under and Uninsured Motorists
  • Latest Statistics Show Helmets Save Lives in Florida Bicycle Accidents
  • Car Accident—What Not to Do After a Head Injury
  • All Motorists Have a Hand in Preventing Florida Truck Accidents
  • Florida’s Insurance Laws for Motorcycle Riders
  • Safety Tips for Motorcycle Riders – Avoiding Blind Spots
  • Trucker Fatigue – Legal Limits for Drivers and the Hours They Work
  • Florida Limits How Much Can Be Paid in Personal Injury Claims
  • How to Determine if You Have Whiplash After a Florida Auto Accident
  • Two Tragic Stories Underline the Dangers of Florida Car Accidents Involving Teenagers
  • Getting the Damages You Deserve After a Florida Bicycle Accident
  • Time Limits on Claims in Florida Motorcycle Accidents
  • Sharing the Road -- How All Drivers Can Operate More Safely and Avoid Florida Motorcycle Wrecks
  • 5 Safety Tips for Driving Around 18-Wheelers
  • Why Should I File a Personal Injury Claim After a Florida Truck Accident?
  • Just a Few Stories Underline the Hidden Dangers of Florida Golf Cart Accidents
  • Florida Drivers Should Always Be Aware of a Truck’s Blind Spot
  • Wearing a Seat Belt Could Save Your Life in a Florida Car Accident
  • Florida Motorcyclists Should Not Be Caught Without a Helmet!
  • Despite Federal Laws, Driver Fatigue Still a Dangerous Cause of Many Florida Truck Accidents
  • Texting While Driving – a Major Cause of Deadly Florida Car Accidents
  • Statistics Reveal Florida Pedestrian Accidents Among Kids a Major Issue
  • Actions Anyone Can Take to Prevent Florida Scooter Accidents
  • Steps You Need to Take in Order to Receive Compensation After a Florida Commercial Truck Accident
  • The Physical and Emotional Toll of Florida Drunk Driving Accidents
  • Bus Accidents Are a Common and Tragic Type of Florida Auto Accident
  • Negligent Drivers Are Often at Fault for Florida Pickup Truck Accidents
  • Florida Pedestrian Car Accidents are Both Dangerous and Preventable
  • Treatment is Essential for PTSD Developed After a Catastrophic Car Crash Caused By a Negligent Driver
  • Symptoms & Treatment for Broken Ribs After a Florida Truck Accident
  • Don't Hide Anything From Your Florida Car Crash Lawyer
  • The Driver Who Caused Your Accident May Be Uninsured or Underinsured
  • 3 Elements That Will Help Your Chances of Recovering Damages After a Fort Lauderdale Car Accident
  • Inexperienced Teen Drivers Pose a Risk to Others on Florida Roads
  • Elderly Drivers Cause Many Dangerous Florida Car Accidents
  • Time Limit to File Your Personal Injury Claim in Florida Truck Accident Cases
  • Large Trucks Cause Large (and Dangerous) Florida Truck Wrecks
  • Need to Talk With a Lawyer in Fort Lauderdale Quickly After a Car Accident? You Have Options
  • Fort Lauderdale Attorneys Helping the Victims of Negligent Drivers Earn the Compensation They Deserve
  • How Poor Truck Maintenance Causes Florida Tractor Trailer Truck Wrecks
  • What Happens in Florida Roof Crush Car Accidents
  • Injuries That Occur in Florida Automobile Ejection Accidents
  • What You Should Do After a Fort Myers Car Accident
  • Hire the Right Sunrise Car Accident Attorney for Your Individual Case
  • How to Hire a Plantation Car Accident Attorney
  • Hiring a Davies Car Accident Attorney to Help Win Your Case
  • 3 Mistakes That Could Hurt Your Florida Motorcycle Accident Injury Case
  • Call a Lawyer if You Have Been Injured by a Truck Driver with a Fraudulent Commercial License
  • Contact a Lawyer Before Your Time Limit to File a Florida Car Accident Injury Claim Runs Out
  • Never Sign Anything Given to You by an Insurance Adjuster After a Florida Car Wreck
  • Symptoms and Treatment of Broken Collar Bones in Florida Motorcycle Accidents
  • Tips to Help Avoid Florida Aggressive Driving Truck Accidents
  • The Ways that Negligent Drivers Cause Florida Car Accidents with Bicyclists and Pedestrians
  • How Three Types of Distracted Driving Cause Florida Truck Wrecks
  • Drive Safely This Holiday Season on Florida Roads
  • How a Florida Car Accident Lawyer Can Help You Determine What Your Case is Worth
  • What Pregnant Women Should Do If They Have Been in a Florida Car Accident
  • Florida Head On Collisions - Are They the Most Dangerous?
  • Drive Carefully When There are Bad Road Conditions
  • Do Not Get Behind the Wheel When You are Tired or Drowsy
  • Symptoms and Treatment of a Broken Pelvis after a Florida Car Accident
  • Two Main Types of Road Burn That can Occur in Florida Motorcycle Accidents
  • There are Regulations to Reduce Florida Truck Accidents Caused by Driver Fatigue
  • Common Factors that Lead to Rear End Collisions in Florida
  • The Different Ways Improper Loads Cause Florida Truck Wrecks
  • Driving Just 5-10 MPH Over the Limit is Still Dangerous
  • Top-3 Factors in Florida Truck Accidents
  • Three Florida Motorcycle Safety Tips that Could Save Lives
  • Florida Side Impact Collisions are some of the Most Dangerous Types of Car Accidents

• Slip and Fall
  • Documenting Your Florida Grocery Store Slip-and-Fall Accident
  • Ensuring Pool Safety During the Hot Summer Months
  • The Times When Inadequate Security Leads to Serious Injuries in Florida are Especially Heart-Breaking
  • Asbestos and Carbon Monoxide Poisoning are Serious Health Risks for Florida Residents
  • What Type of Supervision Are Business and Pool Owners Required to Provide?
  • There Are Many Simple Ways to Prevent Parasailing Accidents
  • A Number of People Can Be Held at Fault for Florida Swimming Pool Injuries
  • Banana Peel Slip and Fall Cases are the Real Deal
  • Causes of Fort Myers Slip and Fall Injuries
  • Florida Slip and Fall Accidents Often Result in Injuries
  • Who is Responsible for Florida Slip and Fall Injuries?

• Work Injuries
  • Call Us if You Had a Family Member Wrongfully Die in a Florida Work Accident
  • Serious Injuries and/or Death Can Result from Florida Forklift Accidents
  • Call a Lawyer Today if You Have Been Injured in a Job Site Fire or Explosion
  • Florida Electrocution Accidents Can Result in Serious Jobsite Injuries
  • How to Hire the Right Fort Myers Work Injury Attorney for Your Case
  • The Common Causes of Florida Roofing Accidents
  • Causes of Florida Ladder Accidents
  • OSHA Recommendations Help Prevent Florida Trench Collapses Injuries
  • Welding Accidents in Florida Workplaces

• Tire Defects
  • Beware of the Dangers of Aging Tires in Florida Car Accidents
  • Understanding Tire Markings and Why They Are Important
  • You MUST Check Your Spare Tires Frequently in Order to Avoid Serious Florida Car Accidents
  • Florida Single-Car Accidents Caused by Defective Tires
  • Defective Tire Recalls are Important and Relevant Information
  • All Florida Residents Need To Check Their Tires Continually

• Product Liability
  • Parents Should be Aware of Defective Products Containing Lead
  • Choking is the #1 Cause of Death for Young Children

• Birth Injuries
  • Preeclampsia Left Untreated Can Cause a Florida Birth Brain Injury
  • Signs of Birth Injury Facial Paralysis and Available Treatments
  • Signs and Symptoms of Brain Hematomas at Childbirth
  • Complications of Cephalohematoma Injuries in Florida
  • Steps for Parents after a Newborn Suffers Cerebral Palsy in Florida
  • Don’t Suffer Your Child’s Florida Birth Injury Alone
  • Do Vacuum Extractions in Florida Lead to Birth Related Hematomas?
  • Did Your Florida Doctor Follow Proper Procedures During the Birth of Your Newborn?
  • Broken Bones and Infants: Will They Heal Themselves?
  • Getting Compensation After a Florida Birth Injury. Here is What We Have Learned in Years of Experience
  • Hire an Experienced Lawyer for Your Florida Broken Bone Birth Injury Case
  • The Causes of Brain Damage as a Florida Birth Injury
  • Four Types of Brachial Plexus Palsy Injuries
  • Look for the Signs of Facial Paralysis
  • Who Is Responsible For Your Child's Erb's Palsy?

• Erbs Palsy
  • Negligent Medical Professionals Cause Many Instances of Cerebral Palsy in Florida
  • Florida Parents Should Watch for the Symptoms of Erb's Palsy
  • What Florida Parents Should Know About Erb's Palsy
  • The Possible Long-Term Prognosis of Erb's Palsy in Florida

• General
  • Why Don’t Some Florida Motorcyclists Wear Helmets?
  • Causes of South Florida Garbage Truck Accidents
  • Embarrassment Keeping You from a South Florida Slip-and-Fall Recovery?
  • Malfunctioning Brakes Cause Truck Wrecks in Florida
  • How Can Such a Small Item Be a Big Issue for Florida Motorcyclists?
  • Causes of South Florida Motorcycle Crash Fatalities
  • Tips to Reduce Your Risks of a South Florida Truck Crash
  • Drowsiness at the Wheel Can Cause Florida Truck Crashes
  • Why Are Headphones Dangerous to Cyclists on South Florida Roads?
  • Three Important Steps to Take After a South Florida Motorcycle Crash
  • Filing a Wrongful Death Suit After a Florida Truck Crash
  • Florida Fatal Motorcycle Accidents in 2011 Seem to Be on the Rise
  • Tips to Avoid Rear-End Truck Accidents in Fort Lauderdale
  • Changes for Truck Drivers in Florida Wrecks Who Falsify Log Books
  • Attention on the Road Could Save a Florida Motorcyclist’s Life
  • Florida Motorcyclists Are Vulnerable to Drunk Drivers
  • Florida Drivers Beware: Truckers in Florida Can Driver Longer
  • How to Make Bicycle Helmets “Cool” and Decrease Florida Bicycle Accident Injuries
  • Drug Abusing Drivers Cause Increase in Palm Beach Accidents
  • Beating the Trucking Company at Their Own Game After a Fort Lauderdale Truck Wreck
  • Why You Should File a Claim After a Florida Motorcycle Spinal Injury
  • Dealing With Knee Pain After a Fort Lauderdale Motorcycle Crash
  • Seeking Justice After a South Florida Wrongful Death Truck Crash
  • Negligent Operators: the Most Common Cause of Florida Boat Accidents
  • Spinal Cord Injuries Result from Many Different Types of Florida Accidents
  • The Prognosis of Florida Brain Injuries that Happen in Accidents Vary in Each Individual Case

Practice Areas

• Car Accidents
• Slip and Fall
• Work Injuries
• Tire Defects
• Product Liability
• Birth Injuries
• Erbs Palsy

News

• 2 Fort Lauderdale Crashes Occur Within Minutes - Huge Delays on I-95
• Running a Red Light Results in a South Florida Motorcycle Accident
• Car Crashes into Beauty Shop to Avoid Fort Lauderdale Car Crash
• Distracted Driver to Blame for Fatal South Florida Car Crash
• Police Found Driver Involved in a Fatal Fort Lauderdale Hit-and-Run
• South Florida Hit and Run Kills Wife of 50 Years and Injures Husband
• Several South Florida Accidents Occurred After a Long Day of Rain
• Baby Survives South Florida Crash into Deep Lake
• Upcoming Events to Support Can’t Stomach Cancer
• Motorcyclist Dies in Multi-Vehicle Fort Lauderdale Crash
• Truck Crash in Boca Raton Shuts Down Interstate
• Boca Raton Motorcyclist Survives Motorcycle Crash Against All Odds
• South Florida School Bus Accident Sends Student and Driver to Hospital
• Fort Lauderdale Positioned at Bottom of Insurer’s Safe Driving List
• Florida Turnpike Crash Leaves One Dead
• Top Causes of Fatal Broward County Crashes
• Street Racing Claims Three Teens in South Florida Crash
• Unborn Child and Expectant Mother Killed in South Florida Wrong-Way Crash
• Man Arrested on DUI charges in Connection with the Accident that Killed a Hudson Resident in December
• Debbie Chalik , Florida Personal Injury Attorney and Dancing With Stars Headliner
• Debbie’s Dream Foundation Seeking to Cure Stomach Cancer
• Reckless Driver with Suspended License Hits a Bus in Palm Beach County
• Motorcycle Rider in Critical Condition After Being Struck by Car
• Two Children Struck by a Car on Their Way to Summer School
• Area Professor Killed in Florida Bike Crash
• Motorcycle Rider Killed in Collision with Fire Truck
• DUI Victim Receives $15.4 Million in Compensation from Jury Verdict
• St. Johns Woman Dies in Florida Wreck with Negligent Driver
• Woman, Baby Injured in a Fort Lauderdale Pedestrian Accident
• Debbie's Dream Foundation Gala Unveils New Name, Raises Nearly $180,000
• Fort Lauderdale Attorney Jason Chalik Featured in USA Today
• Tampa Electric Worker Killed in Florida Electrocution Accident
• Randy "Macho Man" Savage Killed in Florida Car Wreck
• I-90 Truck Accident Kills One in Florida After Vehicle Falls into Bay
• Florida Car Crash Claims Father, Mother and Fetus
• Rollover Defective Tire Wreck on 1-75 Proves Fatal
• Mom, Drunk Driver, Kills Kid in Florida Rollover Wreck
• Debbie's Dream Foundation Gala Quickly Approaching (May 6)
• I-95 Crash Victim Identified as 18 year-old Miguel Tabora
• Debi Chalik Wows Audience at Dancing With the Stars Event
• Jason and Debi Chalik Co-Chair Upcoming Debbie's Dream Foundation Gala
• Truck Causes 11-Vehicle Accident in Miami-Dade County
• Fort Lauderdale Woman Killed in Wreck with Delivery Truck
• Fort Lauderdale Woman Killed in Crash ID'd by Police
• 21-Year-Old Florida Man Killed in Early-Morning Wreck
• Two Injured in I-95 Fort Lauderdale Car Wreck
• Trooper Injured in 1-95 Crash with Tractor Trailer Truck
• Trolley Driver Cited in Fort Lauderdale Accident
• One Dead, One Injured in Broward, FL Wreck
• Dalai Lama's Nephew Killed in Miami-Dade Car Accident
• 1 Dead, 2 Injured in Miami-Dade Car Wreck
• Fort Myers Gas Line Explosion Victim's Condition Improving
• Two Killed in Separate Sunrise, FL Car/Bicycle Accidents
• Arrest Made in Fatal Miami Hit-and-Run Accident
• Police Still Looking for Fort Myers Hit-and-Run Suspect
• One Dead in Fort Lauderdale Car-Bicycle Accident
• One Killed, Two Injured in Orlando Car Crash
• 4-Year-Old Killed in Miami-Dade Car Accident
• Three Killed, Four Injured in Fort Lauderdale Truck Accident
• University of Miami Student Struck and Killed by SUV
• Pregnant Woman Killed in Miami-Dade Car Accident
• Two Killed in Fiery Miami-Dade County Car Accident
• Speeding Driver Causes to Fiery Orlando Car Crash
• Many Dangerous Toys Recalled in 'Toxic Toy' Crisis
• Seven Injured in I-95 Miami-Dade County Pileup
• Police Identify Woman Killed in Orlando Hit-and-Run Accident
• Three Injured in TV Truck Rollover Crash
• Running from Police, Man Killed in Florida Crash
• One Dead after Fort Myers Crash
• Three Injured by Runaway SUV
• 4 Injured in Miami Car Accident
• Miami Heat Dancer Killed in Car-Motorcycle Accident
• 5 Injured in Car Accident; 4 Trapped Inside Vehicle

Case Results

• Car Accidents
  • Car Accident Resulting in a Shoulder Injury

  Awarded: $40,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Neck Injury

  Awarded: $175,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Shoulder Injury

  Awarded: $52,500.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $25,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $25,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $60,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Neck Injury

  Awarded: $100,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $42,800.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Shoulder Injury

  Awarded: $150,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in Back Pain

  Awarded: $90,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $62,500.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $60,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Shoulder Injury

  Awarded: $50,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Shoulder Injury

  Awarded: $275,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Knee Injury

  Awarded: $50,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $45,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $20,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $57,500.00

  • Truck Accident Resulting in a Complex Regional Pain Syndrome

  Awarded: $325,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $31,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in Clavicle Surgery

  Awarded: $25,000.00

  • Truck Accident Resulting in Neck Pain

  Awarded: $25,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Neck Injury

  Awarded: $237,500.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $30,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Facial Injury

  Awarded: $40,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $30,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $150,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in a Shoulder Injury

  Awarded: $40,000.00

  • Pedestrian Car Accident Resulting in Neck and Back Injury

  Awarded: $35,000.00

  • Car Accident Resulting in Knee Injury

  Awarded: $150,000.00

• Slip and Fall
  • Trip and Fall Resulting in a Facial Injury

  Awarded: $75,000.00

  • Trip and Fall Resulting in a Shoulder Injury

  Awarded: $75,000.00

  • Trip and Fall Resulting in a Hand Injury

  Awarded: $20,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in a Shoulder Injury

  Awarded: $20,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $25,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in an Eye Injury

  Awarded: $120,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in a Knee Injury

  Awarded: $45,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in a Neck Injury

  Awarded: $30,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resuting in a Shoulder Injury

  Awarded: $30,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in a Shoulder Injury

  Awarded: $135,000.00

  • Trip and Fall Resulting in Knee Surgery

  Awarded: $30,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in a Foot Injury

  Awarded: $59,500.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in Knee Pain

  Awarded: $20,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in a Spine Injury

  Awarded: $400,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $38,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in a Leg Injury

  Awarded: $40,000.00

  • Trip and Fall Resulting in a Head Injury

  Awarded: $65,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in Back Pain

  Awarded: $63,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $26,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in a Spine Injury

  Awarded: $112,000.00

  • Trip and Fall Resulting in a Hand Injury

  Awarded: $35,000.00

  • Slip and Fall in the Shower of a Hotel Resulting in an Arm Injury

  Awarded: $35,000.00

  • Slip and Fall Resulting in a Spinal Injury

  Awarded: $150,000.00

• Birth Injuries
  • Child Birth Case Resulting in a Nerve Damage

  Awarded: $260,000.00

  • Child Birth Case Resulting in Nerve Injury

  Awarded: $290,000.00

• General
  • Bus Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $60,000.00

  • Eyebrow Waxing Injury Resulting in a Staph Infection

  Awarded: $135,000.00

  • Bus Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $25,000.00

  • Defective Tire Accident Resulting in a Brain Injury

  Awarded: $1,000,000.00

  • Bicycle Accident Resulting in a Puncture Wound

  Awarded: $50,000.00

  • Pedestrian Accident Resulting in a Back Injury

  Awarded: $50,000.00

  • Recreational Accident Resulting in Death

  Awarded: $500,000.00

  • Pool Accident Resulting in Death

  Awarded: $105,000.00

  • Negligent Security Resulting in an Eye Injury

  Awarded: $30,000.00

  • Pedestrian Accident Resulting in a Pelvic Injury

  Awarded: $2,200,000.00

  • Recreational Accident Resulting in Death

  Awarded: $58,500.00

  • Motorcycle Accident Resulting in a Knee Injury

  Awarded: $35,000.00

Document Library

• Car Accidents
  • Do You Know the Difference Between a Crash and an Accident in South Florida?
  • Is You New Year’s Resolution Causing You to Take Up Cycling in Florida? What You Should Know About Florida Bicycle Accidents
  • The Epidemic of Distracted Driving and its Effects on South Florida Auto Accidents
  • Two Causes of Rollover Accidents in South Florida
  • The Danger of Skull Fracture Injuries Resulting from South Florida Auto Accidents
  • Types of South Florida Car Accident Back Injuries
  • Tips for Safe Holiday Driving to Reduce Your Risks for a South Florida Car Accident
  • Five Critical Tips for Parents of South Florida Teen Drivers
  • How Can Truckers NOT Be Insured? Insurance Rules in Florida Truck Accident Cases
  • “Who Pays for my Accident?” A Guide to Florida Auto Insurance Law
  • 5 Common Injuries after a Tampa Rear-End Accident
  • What to Expect in Your Orlando Truck Accident Case
  • How Can Rain-Related Crashes in South Florida Be Prevented?
  • Blinking at Others on the Road Can Help You Avoid a South Florida Crash
  • Reduce the Number of Breakdowns and Florida Accidents with Preventative Vehicle Maintenance
  • Who’s Down With PIP? All Florida Drivers Should Be
  • Troubles of Dealing with Your Auto Insurance Adjuster after a Florida Accident
  • To Ban or Not to Ban? This is the Question Facing Florida Legislatures
  • What You Need to Know About Herniated Disc Claims After Violent Florida Crashes
  • School’s Back in Session – Florida Drivers Reduce Speed in School Zones
  • Florida Bicycle Helmet Laws
  • Florida Is a No-Fault Insurance State – What This Means for You
  • Brain Injury – What to Look for After a Florida Car Accident
  • Florida Motorcycle Laws
  • Sharing the Road Safely with Motorcycles in Florida
  • The Four Leading Causes of Truck Accidents in Florida
  • Truck Accidents and Driver Fatigue in Florida
  • Florida Car Accidents – What is My Case Worth?
  • Signs of Whiplash Caused in Florida Auto Accidents
  • Dangers of Florida Car Accidents that Involve Teenagers
  • Florida’s No-Fault Insurance and What it Means for Your Bicycle Accident
  • Florida Motorcycle Accidents and How to Save Money on Insurance
  • How Florida Laws Relate to Motorcycle Passengers and Injuries
  • Safe Driving Tips for Sharing the Road with Tractor-Trailer Trucks
  • The 3-Step Process to Filing a Claim After a Florida Truck Accident
  • Golf Cart Accidents, Surprisingly, Can Be Extremely Dangerous
  • Many Florida Truck Accidents Are Caused by Blind Spots
  • Wearing a Seat Belt Prevents Many Injuries for Florida Drivers
  • Not Wearing a Helmet Can Lead to Serious Florida Motorcycle Injuries
  • Fatigued Driving Contributes to Catastrophic Florida Commercial Truck Wrecks
  • Distracted Driving Accidents in Florida Are an Increasing Problem Affecting Us All
  • Florida Auto Accidents Involving Kids Have Devastating Consequences
  • Injured in a Scooter Accident? Call Us to Learn More
  • The Many Types of Commercial Trucks That Can Cause Dangerous Wrecks in Florida
  • Injured By a Drunk Driver? Don't Stand for This Injustice -- Call Us as Soon as Possible
  • Bus Accidents Are Dangerous Types of Florida Automobile Accidents
  • Florida Auto Accidents Involving Pickup Trucks Are Extremely Dangerous
  • Car Accidents Involving Pedestrians: a Dangerous Kind of Florida Motor Vehicle Accident
  • What to Do if You Suffer With Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder After a Florida Car Accident
  • If Your Ribs Were Broken in a Florida Tractor-Trailer Truck Accident, Call Us
  • When to Call a Florida Personal Injury Attorney to Help With Your Car Crash Case
  • What to Do if You Have Been Injured in a Florida Car Wreck by an Uninsured Driver
  • Elements That Can Help Your Fort Lauderdale Car Accident Injury Case
  • Negligent Drivers Cause Many Different Types of Fort Lauderdale Car Wrecks
  • Poor Vehicle Maintenance Leads to Many Florida Truck Accidents
  • Roof Crush in Florida Car Accidents Can Lead to Serious Injuries
  • Ejection from Automobile is a Very Real Risk in Florida Car Accidents
  • Truckers with Fraudulent Commercial Licenses Cause Many Florida Truck Accidents
  • Fort Myers Attorneys Representing Victims of Catastrophic Florida Car Wrecks
  • You May Be Eligible to Recover Damages After a Sunrise Car Accident
  • Plantation, FL Law Firm Representing Those Injured by Negligent Drivers
  • Quality Legal Representation for Those Injured in Davies, FL Car Accidents
  • Crucial Mistakes that Could Hurt Your Florida Motorcycle Accident Injury Case
  • Aggressive Driving Leads to Many Florida Truck Accidents
  • Time Limit to File a Florida Car Accident Injury Claim
  • Dealing with Insurance Adjusters after a Florida Car Accident
  • Florida Motorcycle Accidents and Broken Collar Bones
  • Bicycle/Pedestrian Car Accidents in Florida
  • Distracted Driving Leads to Many Florida Truck Accidents
  • What is Your Florida Car Accident Case Worth?
  • Pregnancy and Florida Car Accidents
  • Head On Collisions in Florida Car Accidents
  • Bad Road Conditions Can Cause Many Florida Car Accidents
  • New Study: Drowsy Driving More Prevalent Than Ever
  • A Broken Pelvis can Result From Florida Car Accidents
  • Road Burns Happen Easily in Florida Motorcycle Accidents
  • Many Florida Truck Accidents are the Result of Driver Fatigue
  • Improperly Loaded or Secured Cargo can Cause Florida Truck Wrecks
  • Rear-end Collisions are One of the Most Dangerous Types of Florida Car Wreck
  • Speeding Can Often Lead to Florida Car Accidents
  • Factors that Lead to Florida Truck Accidents
  • Basic Florida Motorcycle Safety Guidelines
  • Side Impact Collision Car Accidents in Florida
  • Could A Tire Defect Have Caused Your South Florida Car Accident & Injury?

• Slip and Fall
  • When Poor Cleanup Causes a South Florida Grocery Store Slip-and-Fall Accident
  • Grocery Stores Often Found Liable for South Florida Slip-and-Fall Accidents
  • Drowning is a Serious Risk for Young Children and Adults Alike
  • Lack of Security can Lead to Florida Premises Liability Injuries
  • Landowners Responsibility to Prevent Toxic Chemical Exposure
  • You May Be Able to Earn Compensation for Florida Slip and Fall Injuries Caused By Lack of Supervision
  • Parasailing Accidents: a Dangerous Kind of Florida Injury
  • A Number of Things Can Be Done to Prevent Florida Pool Accidents
  • Hiring a Lawyer for Your Fort Lauderdale Slip and Fall Case
  • Personal Injury Attorneys Representing YOU in Fort Myers Slip and Fall Cases
  • Causes of Florida Slip and Fall Accidents
  • Slip and Trip and Fall Cases in South Florida
  • How Pool Accidents Happen In Florida - And How They Can Be Prevented

• Work Injuries
  • Many Florida Work Accidents Can Result in Death
  • Common Causes of Florida Forklift Accidents
  • Fire or Explosions on the Job Site Can Cause Some Serious Injuries
  • How Florida Electrocution Accidents Can Happen on Local Jobsites
  • The Types of Fort Lauderdale Work Accidents That Can Occur On the Job Site
  • Fort Myers Work Accidents Can Happen When You Are on the Job
  • Roofing Accidents Cause Many Florida Work Injuries
  • Ladder Accidents in Florida Work Injuries
  • Trench Collapses Account for Many Florida Work Injuries
  • What to Do if You Have Been Injured in a Florida Welding Accident
  • OSHA Updates Federal Crane Safety Regulations After Florida Crane Accident

• Tire Defects
  • Manufacturing Errors May Lead to Defective Tire Accidents in Port St. Lucie
  • Defective Tires Can Cause Many Car Wrecks in Fort Myers
  • Defective Tires Can Cause Florida Car Crashes
  • The Different Types of Defective Tire Accidents in Florida

• Product Liability
  • An Overview of Product Liability Cases in Florida
  • Have You or Your Child Been Harmed By a Defective Product?
  • The Dangers of Lead Paint for Children in Florida
  • Dangerous Toys Lead to Many Child Injuries

• Erbs Palsy
  • Cerebral Palsy, a Kind of Florida Birth Injury, Can Be a Lifelong Affliction
  • Negligent Doctors & Nurses can Cause Erb's Palsy in Many Florida Children
  • Symptoms of Erb's Palsy
  • Causes of Erb's Palsy in Florida
  • An Overview of Erb's Palsy Cases

• Birth Injuries
  • Outcome of a South Florida Doctor Failing to Diagnose Preeclampsia
  • Negligent Doctors May Cause Florida Childbirth Facial Paralysis Injuries
  • Was Your Baby’s Hematoma Injury Caused by Medical Negligence?
  • Our South Florida Birth Injury Lawyers Care About Cephalohematoma Injuries
  • What Are the Benefits of Cerebral Palsy Therapy after a Florida Birth Injury?
  • The Many Types of Florida Birth Injuries and the Laws that Protect Victims
  • Did Your Florida Doctor Deliver Your Infant Using Vacuum Extraction?
  • Lack of Oxygen at Birth Causes Birth Brain Injuries in Florida
  • Detecting Broken Bones in Infants after Delivery
  • Florida Birth Injuries: What is a Prolapsed Umbilical Cord?
  • Broken Bones Can Occur During a Child's Birth
  • Many Fort Myers Birth Injuries Happen Because of Negligent Doctors or Nurses
  • Brain Injuries and Florida Medical Malpractice
  • Florida Birth Injury: Brachial Plexus Palsy
  • A Florida Birth Injury Can Lead to Facial Paralysis
  • Symptoms & Treatment of Erb's Palsy for Newborns in Florida

• Newsletter
  • Spring 2011 Newsletter

• General
  • Five Things to Consider When Choosing a Helmet to Help Prevent Brain Damage in a FL Motorcycle Crash
  • What’s the Link Between Motorcycle Helmets and Traumatic Brain Injuries in Florida?
  • A Message to South Florida Motorists and Pedestrians: Beware of Garbage Trucks
  • 10 Common Types of South Florida Truck Accidents
  • South Florida Cycling Accidents – A Troubling Trend
  • Internal Injuries Caused in South Florida Truck Wrecks
  • A Decade After Florida Repealed the Helmet Law, Riders Are Being Urged to Wear Helmets
  • Long Road Trips and Sleep Problems Lead to Drowsy Driving and South Florida Truck Crashes
  • Unhelmeted Motorcycle Rider Dies in Florida Motorcycle Crash – Helmet Law Revisited
  • Get the Help Needed After a South Florida Wrongful Death Truck Crash
  • Why It Is Important to Tell Your Lawyer Everything Following Your Florida Motorcycle Crash
  • 2010 Florida Motorcycle Accidents, Injuries and Fatality Numbers Are In
  • Cycling With Headphones on Can Lead to a South Florida Bicycle Accident
  • Did a Truck’s Poor Lighting Cause Your South Florida Truck Accident?
  • Are Florida Truckers Cheating on Their Log Books?
  • Increasing Motorists Awareness of Sharing the Road to Decrease Florida Motorcycle Crashes
  • Preventing a South Florida Motorcycle Crash
  • Reduced Driving Time for Interstate Truckers May Decrease South Florida Accidents
  • Can School Increase a Child’s Chances of Being Injured in a Florida Bicycle Crash?
  • Benefits of Accident Reconstruction Following Your Florida Truck Accident
  • Is Spinal Surgery Necessary After a South Florida Motorcycle Accident?
  • Don’t Kneel Down After a Florida Motorcycle Accident
  • Fort Lauderdale Accident Attorneys Can Preserve Your Truck Crash Evidence
  • SOUTH FLORIDA INJURY ATTORNEYS JASON AND DEBI CHALIK TAKE A PERSONAL APPROACH TO THEIR CLIENTS: “OUR FAMILY FIGHTING FOR YOUR FAMILY” - Part Two
  • SOUTH FLORIDA INJURY ATTORNEYS JASON AND DEBI CHALIK TAKE A PERSONAL APPROACH TO THEIR CLIENTS: “OUR FAMILY FIGHTING FOR YOUR FAMILY” - Part One
  • Florida Boating Accidents Lead to Many Dangerous Injuries
  • Spinal Cord Injuries Can Have Serious Consequences for Victims in Florida
  • Traumatic Brain Injuries: a Catastrophic Kind of Personal Injury
  • South Florida Parasailing Accidents: Personal Injury & Wrongful Death Lawsuits
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Frequently Asked Questions

• Car Accidents
  • My back is sore after my car accident, but I don’t want to spend money on a doctor’s visit. Do I really need to go get checked out if there is just minor pain?
  • My car was not seriously damaged after my rear-end accident.  Could I still be injured?
  • Will my Fort Lauderdale truck accident case go to trial?
  • A driver in a car pulled out in front of my bike and caused me to crash. Can I hold her liable for my injuries even though my motorcycle didn't make contact with her car?
  • I was seriously injured in a truck accident, and the trucker was on his cell phone during the crash. Are cell phones banned for truck drivers?
  • Why do I need a personal injury lawyer if the adjuster is willing to deal with me?
  • Are commercial truck drivers held to a higher standard of care or responsibility while operating a large truck?
  • Is there a time limit on claims if you have been a victim in a Florida truck accident?
  • What shouldn't you say to an insurance adjuster after a Fort Lauderdale car accident?
  • Who is liable for negligent driving due to prescription drug use by commercial truck drivers?
  • Who is liable in an accident with a commercial truck?
  • What if I am hit by an uninsured or underinsured motorist?
  • I was injured in an accident with a large tractor trailer truck. Is my case any different than if I were hit by any other kind of automobile?
  • I was recently injured in a car accident caused by another driver, how much compensation am I entitled to collect?
  • I was recently involved in a motorcycle accident caused by another driver. Are there things that I should do to ensure a strong case against him?
  • My child was recently involved in a car accident as a pedestrian. Who can be held liable?
  • What injuries can be caused by watercraft accidents?
  • What should I do if I have been injured by a drunk driver?
  • Why are accidents with pickup trucks so dangerous?
  • What responsibilities do busses have in serious wrecks?
  • What are the signs of a brain injury suffered in a Florida car accident?
  • What compensation can I earn if my ribs were broken in a wreck with a tractor-trailer truck?
  • What should I do if I'm injured by an uninsured driver?
  • What can I do to help my car accident case?
  • What type of drivers are the most dangerous?
  • I was injured in a Florida accident, but can't get to your office. Can someone come to my home?
  • What is the best way to contact a lawyer after a car wreck?
  • Can I file a claim for defects in my car?
  • I have questions about my Florida car accident. Who can I talk to?
  • Do I have a case against the drunk driver who caused my Plantation motorcycle wreck?
  • How long do I have to file a personal injury claim after being injured in a Florida car accident?
  • An insurance adjuster gave me something to sign. Should I do it?
  • I was blindsided by a car in an intersection. Do I have a motorcycle accident injury claim against them?
  • How do I avoid aggressive truck driving accidents in Florida?
  • What do I do if I am injured by a negligent truck driver?
  • How do I find out what my car accident case is worth?
  • How can a lawyer help me figure out how much my injury claim is worth?
  • I'm pregnant and was involved in a minor accident in Miami this week. Is there anything I should do?
  • I was hit by a car last week while I was on my motorcycle. I was knocked over, but got away with only some road rash. Should I hire a lawyer?
  • What are the regulations for how long truck drivers can be on the road without resting or taking a break?
  • I was hit from behind by an elderly driver. I was sitting at a stop sign, then with no warning, BAM! I'm not seriously injured, so should I bother with a lawsuit?
  • I was injured in an accident with a driver who was speeding. Can they be held liable for the damages?
  • I've been in an automobile accident. What should I do next?
  • If I'm injured or my vehicle sustains damage in an auto accident, who pays?
  • I received a ticket in my car accident.  Does this mean I have no claim against the other driver for my injuries?
  • I did not feel hurt at the scene, but experienced pain afterwards. What should I do?
  • Should I settle with the insurance company?
  • I've been injured in a car accident and I want to make a claim. What should I expect?
  • Who is going to pay for my medical expenses?
  • Because of the accident, my physician has determined that my injury is permanent. How can I protect my future?
  • I rear-ended another vehicle. Is the accident automatically my fault?
  • I wasn't wearing a seat belt at the time of the accident. Can I still recover damages?
    
  • If I was hit by a commercial vehicle, is the employer also responsible?
  • Do I really need a lawyer if I was injured in car accident?
  • How are accidents involving commercial trucks different from car accidents?
  • What is the federal government doing about big rigs and highway safety?
  • Are there any additional safety laws related to trucks and truck drivers?
  • What are some of the most common causes of truck accidents?
  • What damages can I recover in a truck accident injury case?
  • If I am injured, how will I pay for my medical bills? Who is responsible?
  • Why should I retain an attorney to handle my truck accident case?
  • What is the timeframe to bring an injury or death case based on a truck accident?
  • How often do motorcycle accidents occur? What are some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents?
  • When there is a motorcycle accident related injury or death in Florida, who is allowed to sue?
  • When a motorcycle accident happens in Florida, which parties involved may be held responsible?
  • Why is it so important for me to have my Florida motorcycle accident case investigated?
  • I am thinking about filing a lawsuit regarding my Florida motorcycle accident. Is there a time limit after the motorcycle accident for filing a lawsuit in Florida?
  • How important is it for me to consult a Florida motorcycle accident lawyer regarding my motorcycle accident case?
  • I was attacked in the parking lot at the mall. Who can be held responsible?

• Slip and Fall
  • I was injured in a supermarket after spilled liquid caused me to slip and fall. How do I file a claim, and what should I do to protect my rights?
    
  • Can I hold a grocery store liable for my broken arm after I slipped and fell in their store?
  • I slipped and fell on the way into an office located in someone's home. Can I still file a claim?
  • What type of hazards lead to slip and fall injuries?
  • I slipped and fell on a wet sidewalk outside of a dentist. Who is responsible for my broken hip?
  • My mother tripped and fell over a toy in a department store, and broke her hip. Does that mean they are responsible for paying her medical bills?
  • Can a person recover damages for injuries sustained on someone else's property?
  • Why would I need an expert witness for a premises liability case?
  • I think I may have a case. What should I do before contacting an attorney?
  • My dog bit someone on a property that I own. What should I expect to happen next?
    
  • When someone who owns a dog violates the Leash Law, is he or she liable for injuries caused by the dog?
    
  • What types of damages and compensation can victims of dog bites receive when the owners are found liable?
    
  • What is the most common breed associated with dog bite attacks?
    
  • What is the "one free bite" rule?
    
  • Does a property with a "Beware of Dog" sign posted release the owners from responsibility if their dog bites a visitor or passerby? My neighbor has such a sign.
  • I've been bitten by a dog. What should I do next?
    
  • If a stray dog bites me, can I file a legal claim?
    

• Work Injuries
  • Can I recover damages from an electrocution accident that happened on the job?
  • What occupations are at risk for Asbestos Exposure?
  • What are the symptoms of mesothelioma?
  • What are welding rod injuries?

• Tire Defects
  • What do the markings on my tires tell me?
  • How often should I replace my spare tire?
  • Who can be held responsible for injuries caused by defective tires?
  • What brands of tires have been recalled recently?

• Product Liability
  • How can a Fort Myers product liability attorney help my case?
  • What are the symptoms of lead poisoning?

• Erbs Palsy
  • What are the signs of cerebral palsy? I'm concerned.
  • What should I do if I suspect that my child's Erb's palsy was caused by medical malpractice?

• Birth Injuries
  • What is a cephalohematoma birth injury, and what complications will my baby face?
  • Could my baby's birth injury have been caused by my doctor failing to perform a C-section in time?
  • My baby was born with a brain injury and my Florida doctor is just telling me that "sometimes these things happen." How can I prove he was responsible for my infant's birth injury?
  • If an infant's bones are broken in child birth will they heal on their own?
  • What are the consequences of umbilical cord prolapse?
  • What should I do if my child has broken bones from a harsh delivery?
  • What are the causes of cerebral palsy?

• General
  • Can I get compensated for lost income after being injured in a truck accident?
  • My boyfriend suffered a skull fracture when a car drifted into his motorcycle. When will he recover?
  • My dad was in a truck accident, and it left him with kidney damage. How much should that truck driver be liable for?
  • There have been a lot of truck accidents occurring at night. How can I make sure that a truck driver can see my car when driving at night?
  • My husband was killed in a truck accident, and I don't think the insurance company is telling me the full truth. What compensation am I entitled to after this fatal crash?
  • Is it true that not going to the emergency room after a motorcycle accident can hurt your auto insurance claim?
  • I was injured in a car crash because I didn't see the other driver since his tail lights were out. Shouldn't he be liable for my injuries?
  • Are they changing the rules that limit a truck driver's time on the road in hopes of reducing fatigue-related truck accidents?
  • What are the most dangerous types of Florida boating accidents?
  • Can I recover compensation from a Florida parasailing accident?

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