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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,...

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...

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 personal injury cases, there are two types of financial compensation typically awarded: economic and non-economic damages. Economic damages cover expenses such as medical bills, damage to personal property, and lost wages. Non-economic damages on the other hand cannot be measured like a medical bill or a repair estimate. Some examples include mental anguish, loss...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...