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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.
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...
Motor vehicle accidents fell in Florida in 2018 compared to the number that occurred in 2017. However, it was a small decrease amounting to just a little over one percent. Agencies statewide reported that there were 397,812 total accidents. In those accidents, there were 251,970 injuries and 3,004 fatalities. The great majority of these accidents...
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...
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...
The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently launched a campaign to raise public awareness to “drive smart, walk smart, and bike smart.” OA Online Dallas reported on its website that the campaign would be conducted through the month of October. The TxDOT recently released a report of traffic fatalities involving bicyclists and pedestrians across the...
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...
What Rights Do Injured Passengers Have After a Cruise Ship Accident?
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...

What Should Passengers Do After a Cruise Accident at Port Everglades? If you or a loved one has been injured during a cruise departing from or arriving at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, the steps you take in the hours and days that follow can significantly affect your ability to recover compensation. Unlike a typical...

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 Is Premises Liability in a Plantation Slip and Fall Case? If you slipped and fell in a store, hotel, or parking lot in Plantation, Florida, you may have a legal claim rooted in premises liability. Premises liability holds parties in control of property accountable for hazardous conditions that cause harm to visitors. Whether you...

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...





