How to Establish Liability in a Florida Slip and Fall Case

In an effort to proactively avoid accidents after the death of a man on Old Olga Road last week, Fort Myers residents are asking for more safety features to be incorporated into a local roadway, according to NBC Channel 2 News.  A 27-year-old man died at Lee Memorial Hospital after being run over last Monday...

Fox 35 Orlando reports that a car crash that led to a gas leak caused the car to catch fire and shut down a roadway in Windermere. The incident occurred about three days ago in a Windermere neighborhood. At about 2 a.m., neighbor Aubrey Birden said she heard a loud boom and then felt the...

WPBF Channel 25 ABC News reported that a biologist employed by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission is dead and two others, also civilian biologists, were injured in a tragic boat crash in West Palm Beach on Tuesday morning. According to spokespeople from the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue organization, the incident occurred about 9:30...

Kids are capable of doing some pretty amazing things. Because many children are fearless, sometimes they can also do things most adults wouldn’t even imagine trying. According to a story appearing on the Heavy.com website, an 11-year-old boy in Baton Rouge stole a school bus and led 20 police officers on a chase through the...

Jet skis, often also called personal watercraft (PWC), can be a fun way to spend a day out on the water. While riding jet skis can be exhilarating, operating at speeds of up to 60 m.p.h., jet skis can pose a danger to their operators, passengers, and others nearby. When operating or riding on a...

The Daily Commercial reported on two fatal crashes last weekend in the Lake-Sumter area that combined for three fatalities in Groveland and Oxford.  The first of the fatal crashes occurred around 7:25 p.m. on Friday, October 10, when a 54-year-old Clermont man was northbound on State Route 33 near where it intersects with Evans Avenue...

Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that one of our founding partners, Jason Chalik, has been honored with a position on the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 List. This recognition is reserved for those who stand out for their service as trial lawyers and community leaders.  The National Trial Lawyers Top 100...

What Is Premises Liability in a Plantation Slip and Fall Case? If you slipped and fell in a store, hotel, or parking lot in Plantation, Florida, you may have a legal claim rooted in premises liability. Premises liability holds parties in control of property accountable for hazardous conditions that cause harm to visitors. Whether you...

If you slipped and fell on a property in Plantation, Florida, you may assume the property owner is the only accountable party. However, Florida law recognizes that tenants who possess or control business premises may also owe a duty of care to visitors. Under Section 768.0755(2), the statute preserves any common-law duty of care owed...

What Rights Do Injured Passengers Have After a Cruise Ship Accident? If you were injured aboard a cruise ship, you may have legal rights to pursue compensation under both federal maritime law and Florida state law. Cruise ship accidents, including slips and falls, pool injuries, foodborne illness, and equipment failures, can leave passengers with serious...

In Moor Haven, Florida, a four vehicle crash occurred, injuring 25 people, including 16 children. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, just prior to 8:00 p.m., on January 20, there was a collision between three semi-trucks and a school bus on U.S. 27, five miles north of State Road 29. The bus passengers were from...

What Is Florida’s 2-Year Deadline for Plantation Slip and Fall Claims? If you were injured in a slip and fall accident at a Plantation store, restaurant, or commercial property, you have significantly less time to take legal action than you may realize. In March 2023, Florida enacted House Bill 837, a tort reform law that...