How to Establish Liability in a Florida Slip and Fall Case

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...

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...

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...

In the world of aviation, hot air balloons are a safe way to obtain flight. Accidents occurring in hot air balloons are rare, and fatalities are even rarer. In the years spanning 2000 and June 2016, there were only 21 reported fatalities related to hot air ballooning in the United States. In the United States,...

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....

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...

Can a Slip and Fall at a Ft Lauderdale Store Lead to a Lawsuit? Yes, a slip and fall at a Ft Lauderdale store can lead to a lawsuit, but only if certain legal conditions are met. Florida law requires injured shoppers to prove that the business had knowledge of the dangerous condition and failed...

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...

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...

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 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...

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