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Defective product claims in Florida can be broken down into three categories. The first category covers products that have been defectively manufactured resulting in a faulty product. The second category contains products that have been defectively designed, meaning that the product is dangerous even if correctly manufactured. The third category contains a failure to provide good warnings or instructions for proper use of the product. For more information concerning product liability cases in Florida, contact the Law Offices of Chalik & Chalik today.
Kids are capable of doing some pretty amazing things. Because many children are fearless, sometimes they can also do things most adults wouldn’t even imagine trying. According to a story appearing on the Heavy.com website, an 11-year-old boy in Baton Rouge stole a school bus and led 20 police officers on a chase through the...
Jet skis, also known as personal watercrafts, are a fun and popular way to spend a day on the lake or the ocean. In Florida, the law states that a person must be at least 14 years old to operate a jet ski and must be 18 years old to rent a jet ski. Each...
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...
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....
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....
Traffic on Route 275 between Pinellas County and Hillsborough County is terrible, which could be why Pinellas County is undergoing an ambitious pilot program for public transit. Eminetra reports. Special buses will start running on the shoulder of Route 275 between North Fifth Avenue along I-275 to Gandhi Boulevard in St. Petersburg. The goal is...
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...
Understanding Lump-Sum Settlements Under Florida Law
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 Must Be Proven in a Ft Lauderdale Slip and Fall Case?
What Must Be Proven in a Ft Lauderdale Slip and Fall Case? If you were injured in a slip and fall accident on someone else’s property in Ft Lauderdale, you may be wondering what it actually takes to hold the property owner accountable. Florida premises liability law requires injured victims to prove specific legal elements...
What Must Ft Lauderdale Slip and Fall Victims Prove Under Florida Law?
What Must Ft Lauderdale Slip and Fall Victims Prove Under Florida Law? If you slipped and fell at a grocery store, hotel, or shopping mall in Ft Lauderdale, you may be wondering whether you have a valid legal claim. Florida law does not automatically hold a business liable just because an accident happened on its...
What Must Be Proved Under Florida’s Slip and Fall Law?
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...
Can a Plantation Slip and Fall Claim Be Filed Against a Tenant?
If you slipped and fell on a property in Plantation, Florida, you may assume the property owner is the only accountable party. However, Florida law recognizes that tenants who possess or control business premises may also owe a duty of care to visitors. Under Section 768.0755(2), the statute preserves any common-law duty of care owed...