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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 and Chalik today.
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...
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...
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...
WPBF Channel 25 ABC News reported that a biologist employed by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission is dead and two others, also civilian biologists, were injured in a tragic boat crash in West Palm Beach on Tuesday morning. According to spokespeople from the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue organization, the incident occurred about 9:30...
In an effort to proactively avoid accidents after the death of a man on Old Olga Road last week, Fort Myers residents are asking for more safety features to be incorporated into a local roadway, according to NBC Channel 2 News. A 27-year-old man died at Lee Memorial Hospital after being run over last Monday...
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...
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 Happens If a Cruise Injury Claim Must Be Filed in Miami?
What Happens If a Cruise Injury Claim Must Be Filed in Miami? If you suffered an injury on a cruise ship, your legal options may hinge on a single city: Miami. Most cruise line passenger tickets require lawsuits be filed in Miami or Seattle, regardless of where you live or sailed. This forum selection clause,...
Contact Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers When you reach out to Chalik & Chalik, you’re not contacting a faceless law firm. You’re reaching out to real people who care deeply about what happens next in your life. Jason, Debi, Charles, and Suzy are part of a family-run team that has spent decades fighting for people...
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...
Jason Chalik Makes the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 List
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...
Bus accident injures 25 people, including 16 children
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...