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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...

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...

WCTV CBS News reported recently that a mysterious death along Interstate 10 in Leon County led to the closure of a highway rest area as Florida Highway Patrol troopers investigated an odd situation on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. According to information provided by officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident began on Tuesday, March...

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...

Despite the care that businesses and drivers and other places take to avoid accidents, they happen every day. When they occur, they can end with property damage, injuries, and in some tragic cases, even death. This is why personal injury litigation and insurance exists. These two things can offer monetary reimbursement to the injured victims....

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...

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...

What Must Be Proved Under Florida’s Slip and Fall Law? If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property in Plantation, Florida, you may be entitled to compensation, but only if you can prove specific legal elements. Florida slip and fall law requires injured plaintiffs to demonstrate that the property owner was negligent and that...

Lump-sum settlements under Florida law are what a victim receives when he or she agrees to resolve a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit with a single, large payout. This type of settlement occurs after negotiations have concluded, and all parties have agreed on the terms and the settlement amount. The single payment covers the...

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...

Critical Time Limits for Cruise Ship Accident Attorney in Plantation Cases If you’ve suffered an injury aboard a cruise ship departing from Fort Lauderdale or Port Everglades, understanding the strict filing deadlines that apply to your case is crucial. Plantation residents injured in cruise ship accidents face a complex web of federal maritime law and...

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...