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...
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...
When a person is injured in a car accident, they are often worried about how to pay their medical bills. Their injuries may have made them unable to work or caused lifelong disabilities. In Florida, PIP coverage only goes so far, but it does allow for a quick settlement or payment to help injured people...
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...
Florida is one of the few states who remains a no-fault state when it comes to auto accidents. What this means is that every Florida motorist must carry personal injury protection or PIP insurance. This insurance is the first to kick in when injuries occur as a result of an auto accident. When the injuries...
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...

What Must Be Proved Under Florida’s Slip and Fall Law? If you slipped and fell on someone else’s property in Plantation, Florida, you may be entitled to compensation, but only if you can prove specific legal elements. Florida slip and fall law requires injured plaintiffs to demonstrate that the property owner was negligent and that...

What Is Florida’s 2-Year Deadline for Plantation Slip and Fall Claims? If you were injured in a slip and fall accident at a Plantation store, restaurant, or commercial property, you have significantly less time to take legal action than you may realize. In March 2023, Florida enacted House Bill 837, a tort reform law that...

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 Makes Cruise Ship Injury Claims Different From Other Cases?
Cruise ship injury claims operate under a completely different legal framework than typical personal injury cases. If you or a loved one suffered an injury aboard a cruise vessel departing from Fort Lauderdale or Port Everglades, federal maritime law, not Florida state law, generally governs your claim. From strict filing deadlines to unique jurisdictional rules...
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...
What Types of Injuries Qualify for a Cruise Ship Claim in Miami?
Cruise vacations departing from Miami and Fort Lauderdale carry risks many passengers never anticipate. From slippery pool decks to illness outbreaks, injuries at sea raise complicated legal questions governed by maritime law rather than standard personal injury rules. If you or a loved one suffered harm on a cruise ship, understanding which injuries may qualify...





