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In the past few years, hundreds of commercial zip-line parks have opened across the United States. As of September 2017, there were 400 different parks operating, with more due to be opening. While this may be a fun way to spend an afternoon or to host a birthday party, there are risks. The risks are...

Click Orlando reports that Columbus Blue Jackets Goalie,24-year-old Matiss Kivlenieks of Latvia, was killed at his home in Michigan when an errant 4th of July fireworks mortar blast hit him in the chest. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, officials released the audio of the 911 call. On the call, a woman tells the dispatcher that...

A minor fender bender can cause soft tissue damage, which can continue to degenerate if you do not receive medical help as soon as possible. But the risk does not stop at personal injuries. A certain Florida law can influence the amount of your compensation, and it is important to be in the know of...

Because of Florida’s no-fault laws, drivers know that the first place they need to turn for injury compensation is their PIP insurance policy. If their injuries exceed that coverage, then they may file  a claim against the other driver or their insurance. However, that changes dramatically when the victim is a passenger in an Uber...

A mother reported to officials that a ride at the Manatee County Fair injured  her after she slid out from underneath the safety bar. News Channel 8 hast the story. The mother and her 10-year-old nephew were riding the Ring of Fire when she slipped out. She was stopped by a plexiglass shield at the...

The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established that employers needed to provide a safe and healthful workplace, free of all known dangers, for employees. This act also established the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, which oversees workplace safety and accidents. In addition to requiring a safe workplace, the act also provides access for...

According to the Brevard County Fire Rescue, on March 14, a child was airlifted to a trauma center after he suffered a severe head injury at the Space Coast Field of Dreams Sports Park in West Melbourne, Florida. No information is available about how the injury occurred or the condition of the child. Space Coast...

Head injuries often happen in car accidents. The sudden impact of an auto wreck can leave damages to the brain, which, if acute, must be medically treated immediately. These are things you should not do if someone is injured in a Florida car accident, if there are signs of a brain injury: A head wound...

If you were injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence in the state of Florida, you may be facing astronomical medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. These obstacles are important in terms of what to consider when you hire a personal injury lawyer. You may feel overwhelmed dealing with medical appointments,...

The use of social media content as evidence in legal cases has increased over the years. With millions of Americans making status updates, uploading media and checking in at locations via smartphones, tablets and computers, it’s easy to track a social media user’s life just by visiting his or her profile. When our clients have...

Recovery can be very hard on some people. Being unable to go about your normal daily activities, forced to rest at home, and not being able to just get up and go can lead to waves of frustration, depression, and anxiety. Try to keep angst at bay while you’re recovering from your injury with these...

Are Symptoms Noticeable? After a Fort Lauderdale car crash, a victim may come into the doctor’s office with undefined pains. They know something is wrong in their legs and feet and describe it as muscle weakness or a feeling of tingling and numbness. When a doctor tells the patient that these are classic symptoms of...

You are not required by law to hire a lawyer for a slip and fallin Florida. However, having an attorney who understands premises liability law, knows how to negotiate with insurance companies, and can represent your interests in court offers a healthy of peace of mind—leaving you to focus on recovering from your injuries. Here...

There are 3 types of damages in personal injury claims: economic damages, non-economic damages, and punitive damages. Economic and non-economic damages may also be referred to as special and general damages. Personal injury cases based on negligence may award economic damages and non-economic damages, but punitive damages are only given if a criminal violation occurred....

Pain and suffering are legally used to describe both the emotional and physical injuries a victim sustains after an accident. Any significant physical, emotional, and psychological anguish you undergo after an accident qualifies as pain and suffering, which are eligible for compensation. What Physical Pain and Suffering Consists Of Typically, you can categorize pain and...

Understanding how a personal injury lawsuit works can be difficult for the average person. Personal injury lawsuits typically involve a possible consultation with a personal injury lawyer and hiring them to represent you in your case. They will then conduct an independent investigation of your case. After this, a lawyer can guide you through pre-trial...

A compulsory medical examination (CME) is an exam requested by the defendant in a personal injury lawsuit. The exam is often used to gather more information regarding a plaintiff’s condition and injuries. For example, let’s say that you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car accident and decide to file a lawsuit against...

The team at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers is the right law firm to handle your coronavirus (COVID-19) lawsuit because: We have a direct, personal connection to those who have been affected by the coronavirus, especially those who were exposed on cruise ships. Our law firm filed one of the first lawsuits against Princess Cruises,...