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The incidents of Illegal street racing and stunts are at an all-time high around the country.  What might seem like a bit of harmless fun behind the wheel can turn dangerous or even deadly in the blink of an eye. NBCDFW‘s Diana Zoga reports a new problem that could also pose a further danger to...

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....

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

How to Document Injuries on a Cruise Ship Departing Miami Every year, thousands of passengers board cruise ships from the Port of Miami expecting a relaxing vacation, only to find themselves dealing with unexpected injuries. Whether it is a slip on a wet deck, a fall down uneven stairs, or a foodborne illness, what you...

How to Preserve Evidence After a Slip and Fall in Miami A slip and fall on someone else’s property can leave you with painful injuries, unexpected medical bills, and serious questions about what happens next. If you were hurt at a store, hotel, restaurant, or other business in Miami, the steps you take in the...

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...

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...