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.
For many people, an ATV is a vehicle that can be fun for recreation, but also a necessary mode of transportation in some off-road areas. While these vehicles are generally safe when operated correctly, they can be dangerous when not. The majority of serious injuries and fatalities that are suffered by drivers and passengers of...
Skydiving is a sport that millions of Americans participate in each year. The sport is an exhilarating thrill for some and an accomplishment at facing a fear of heights for others. As thrill-seeking sports go, skydiving is relatively safe. The National Safety Council reports that a person is more likely to be killed getting struck...
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...
Florida is one of the few states who remains a no-fault state when it comes to auto accidents. What this means is that every Florida motorist must carry personal injury protection or PIP insurance. This insurance is the first to kick in when injuries occur as a result of an auto accident. When the injuries...
How to Document Injuries on a Cruise Ship Departing Miami
How to Document Injuries on a Cruise Ship Departing Miami Every year, thousands of passengers board cruise ships from the Port of Miami expecting a relaxing vacation, only to find themselves dealing with unexpected injuries. Whether it is a slip on a wet deck, a fall down uneven stairs, or a foodborne illness, what you...
How to Preserve Evidence After a Slip and Fall in Miami
How to Preserve Evidence After a Slip and Fall in Miami A slip and fall on someone else’s property can leave you with painful injuries, unexpected medical bills, and serious questions about what happens next. If you were hurt at a store, hotel, restaurant, or other business in Miami, the steps you take in the...
What Makes Cruise Ship Injury Claims Different From Other Cases?
Cruise ship injury claims operate under a completely different legal framework than typical personal injury cases. If you or a loved one suffered an injury aboard a cruise vessel departing from Fort Lauderdale or Port Everglades, federal maritime law, not Florida state law, generally governs your claim. From strict filing deadlines to unique jurisdictional rules...
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...