Congratulations to attorney Debi Chalik for being invited to become a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. The Top 40 Under 40 is an elite group of America’s top young trial attorneys.
Membership is by invitation only and is given only to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership.
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently launched a campaign to raise public awareness to “drive smart, walk smart, and bike smart.” OA Online Dallas reported on its website that the campaign would be conducted through the month of October. The TxDOT recently released a report of traffic fatalities involving bicyclists and pedestrians across the...
When a person is injured in a car accident, they are often worried about how to pay their medical bills. Their injuries may have made them unable to work or caused lifelong disabilities. In Florida, PIP coverage only goes so far, but it does allow for a quick settlement or payment to help injured people...
Motor vehicle accidents fell in Florida in 2018 compared to the number that occurred in 2017. However, it was a small decrease amounting to just a little over one percent. Agencies statewide reported that there were 397,812 total accidents. In those accidents, there were 251,970 injuries and 3,004 fatalities. The great majority of these accidents...
When it comes to percentages, the state of Florida has the second-highest percentage population of senior citizens, coming in behind Maine. In terms of sheer numbers, California has the greatest number of senior citizens. Because the elderly are more prone to injury, places like these often see a number of senior citizens who are injured....
What Rights Do Injured Passengers Have After a Cruise Ship Accident?
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...
Can a Slip and Fall at a Ft Lauderdale Store Lead to a Lawsuit?
Can a Slip and Fall at a Ft Lauderdale Store Lead to a Lawsuit? Yes, a slip and fall at a Ft Lauderdale store can lead to a lawsuit, but only if certain legal conditions are met. Florida law requires injured shoppers to prove that the business had knowledge of the dangerous condition and failed...
What Must Be Shown to Win a Slip and Fall Case in Miami?
What Must Be Shown to Win a Slip and Fall Case in Miami? Winning a slip and fall case in Miami requires more than proving you were hurt on someone else’s property. Under Florida law, you must demonstrate that the property owner owed you a duty of care, breached that duty by allowing a dangerous...
Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers Wins $200K Settlement for Slip and Fall Victim
Kissimmee, Florida, June 6, 2024—Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers has won a $200,000 settlement for a slip and fall victim. This incident occurred at the Unidos Supermarket in Kissimmee, Florida. Our Florida slip and fall accident attorneys successfully negotiated the settlement to cover her losses, particularly the medical treatment and surgery she required following the...