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...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
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...
What Is Constructive Knowledge in a Miami Slip and Fall Case?
What Is Constructive Knowledge in a Miami Slip and Fall Case? If you slipped and fell at a store, hotel, or restaurant in Miami, one of the most critical legal concepts determining your claim’s outcome is constructive knowledge. Under Florida law, you cannot recover compensation simply by proving you fell on a dangerous surface. You...
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,...
3 Deadlines Every Plantation Cruise Accident Victim Must Know
Critical Time Limits for Cruise Ship Accident Attorney in Plantation Cases If you’ve suffered an injury aboard a cruise ship departing from Fort Lauderdale or Port Everglades, understanding the strict filing deadlines that apply to your case is crucial. Plantation residents injured in cruise ship accidents face a complex web of federal maritime law and...
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...