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The incidents of Illegal street racing and stunts are at an all-time high around the country.  What might seem like a bit of harmless fun behind the wheel can turn dangerous or even deadly in the blink of an eye. NBCDFW‘s Diana Zoga reports a new problem that could also pose a further danger to...

Amusement parks, theme parks, and county and state fairs can be a fun way to spend a day or an entire vacation. However, patrons of these locations should be aware that in 2016, there were an estimated 30,000 injuries treated in emergency rooms linked to amusement parks. States regulate mobile amusement parks, such as those...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...