A timely, correct diagnosis is imperative for most medical problems and conditions. Without an accurate diagnosis, effective treatment is impossible. A delayed or incorrect diagnosis can lead to the patient receiving the wrong treatment, and the actual illness going without aid. This can be detrimental in time-sensitive conditions, such as cancer, where a timely diagnosis…
Surgical procedures are often frightening enough for patients without considering the odds of a hospital staff member making a mistake. When you lie on an operating table, the last thing you’d expect is to leave with a different injury or worsened prognosis. In the worst cases, surgical errors result in permanent disability or death. While…
Cerebral palsy (CP) refers to a group of disorders that affect a person’s motor skills, balance, and posture. “Cerebral” means having to do with the brain, and “palsy” refers to paralysis and issues involving use of the muscles. It is the most common motor disability in childhood in the U.S, affecting about one in 323…
Understanding Fort Lauderdale Birth Injury Cases When a child suffers a birth injury in Fort Lauderdale, it can be a devastating experience for the entire family. These injuries can range from mild to severe and may have lifelong consequences for the child’s physical and cognitive development. If you suspect that your child’s birth injury was…
Were you or a loved one injured by a negligent physician? Let us fight to get you the compensation you deserve. Our personal injury lawyers in Fort Lauderdale can analyze every detail of your medical malpractice claim and advise you on legal options for moving forward. Our founding partners, Jason and Debi Chalik, can…
Broken bones are some of the most common personal injuries that occur in accidents. Fractured bones can be extremely painful and lead to weeks or months of rehabilitation. Some breaks are so severe that the victim never regains full use of the body part – at least not the way he or she used to…
Our Fort Lauderdale spinal cord injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik have handled many severe cases and want to help represent you and your family. Traumatic spinal cord injuries from car crashes, falls, acts of violence, or other causes can leave victims permanently paralyzed below the point of injury. Complete and incomplete…
If you recently sustained injuries in a slip, trip, or fall accident in Fort Lauderdale, someone may be responsible for paying your medical costs and other physical, personal, and financial losses. The Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyers with Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers can help you pursue damages. We handle premises liability claims throughout Florida. We’ve won million-dollar…
Burn injuries tend to affect a victim’s emotional well-being as much as the physical body. Bad burns are highly traumatic and can result in significant scarring, disfigurements, or amputations. Many burns are “catastrophic” injuries in the eyes of the law, meaning they result in permanent damage. Even more minor burns can take hospital stays,…
After the death of a loved one from another’s negligence, we encourage you to speak with our Fort Lauderdale wrongful death lawyers about your options. While you take time to grieve, trust a professional with the necessary skills and experience to help you with the legal aspect of your case. After the death of a…
Bicycling is a healthy and environmentally friendly way to get around Fort Lauderdale. Tens of thousands of bikers hit the streets and sidewalks throughout Fort Lauderdale every year. Unfortunately, not every cyclist makes it home unharmed. Cyclists have nothing protecting them from impacts in collisions, expect perhaps helmets. If you or a loved one was…
The boating accident lawyers at the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik have seen the unfortunate aftermath of boat accidents in Fort Lauderdale. Broward County has more than 300 miles of beautiful waterways open to boaters and watercraft enthusiasts. Boating is one of the most popular recreational activities in Fort Lauderdale – a fact that comes…
When a vehicle rolls over, the driver and passengers can sustain serious injuries to the head, neck, and spinal cord. Rollover accidents often result in multiple injuries – broken bones, cuts, and concussion, to name a few. Crush injuries and ejection-related harms are also common in rollovers. They are second only to head-on collisions…
Buses are considered common carriers, vehicles that carry passengers for money. As common carriers, buses have higher standards for safety than typical motor vehicles. Bus companies must take due care to prevent accidents relating to driver negligence, vehicle breakdowns, and other issues during the transport of passengers. Bus accidents can occur due to a variety…
Since our law firm was founded in 2003, Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers has handled numerous Fort Lauderdale truck accident cases for our clients. Sadly, these tragic crashes are all too common on Fort Lauderdale’s busy highways. But truck accident victims like you have an advocate at our law firm. Our Ft. Lauderdale personal injury lawyers understand…
A ride down A1A or Las Olas Boulevard shouldn’t leave you with catastrophic injuries. Unfortunately, this reality is all too common for motorcycle riders. A negligent driver can cause a serious or fatal accident in a second. You should not be left paying bills for injuries someone else caused. The Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers…
The state of Florida has minimum car insurance requirements that every vehicle operator must carry before getting behind the wheel. Minimums include $10,000 in personal injury protection insurance and $10,000 in property damage liability. It is illegal to drive without insurance in Fort Lauderdale. If police catch a driver without at least the minimum amount…
Brain injuries are serious medical conditions that often require long term intensive care or permanent accommodations. No two brain injuries are exactly alike – one person may experience difficulty in breathing, swallowing, or movement, while others may have difficulty with cognition and memory. Our Fort Lauderdale brain injury lawyers at Chalik & Chalik are…
Florida’s Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, located at 100 Terminal Dr, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33315, ranks as the 21st busiest in the United States and stands among the world’s 50 busiest airports. It also serves as the 14th busiest international air gateway. In December 2015, the airport saw a significant influx of passengers, processing 2,599,525 individuals,…
La parálisis de Erb es una condicion que es causada por una herida al plexo brachial, que consiste en los nervios alrededor del hombro. Tambien la parálisis se conoce como la parálisis de brachial, la parálisis de Erb-Duchenned o la parálisis de Klumpke. Este condición se caracteriza por debilidad or falta de movimiento en el…
