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The Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970 established that employers needed to provide a safe and healthful workplace, free of all known dangers, for employees. This act also established the Occupational Health and Safety Administration, which oversees workplace safety and accidents. In addition to requiring a safe workplace, the act also provides access for...

A minor fender bender can cause soft tissue damage, which can continue to degenerate if you do not receive medical help as soon as possible. But the risk does not stop at personal injuries. A certain Florida law can influence the amount of your compensation, and it is important to be in the know of...

Because of Florida’s no-fault laws, drivers know that the first place they need to turn for injury compensation is their PIP insurance policy. If their injuries exceed that coverage, then they may file  a claim against the other driver or their insurance. However, that changes dramatically when the victim is a passenger in an Uber...

Click Orlando reports that Columbus Blue Jackets Goalie,24-year-old Matiss Kivlenieks of Latvia, was killed at his home in Michigan when an errant 4th of July fireworks mortar blast hit him in the chest. On Tuesday, July 6, 2021, officials released the audio of the 911 call. On the call, a woman tells the dispatcher that...

In the past few years, hundreds of commercial zip-line parks have opened across the United States. As of September 2017, there were 400 different parks operating, with more due to be opening. While this may be a fun way to spend an afternoon or to host a birthday party, there are risks. The risks are...

A mother reported to officials that a ride at the Manatee County Fair injured  her after she slid out from underneath the safety bar. News Channel 8 hast the story. The mother and her 10-year-old nephew were riding the Ring of Fire when she slipped out. She was stopped by a plexiglass shield at the...

You may have access to a number of resources as you help your child or a close family member cope with the impact of a spinal cord injury. Consider these five factors as you help your loved one recover and adjust to life after a serious accident: Medical specialists – Physicians and medical specialists with a...

Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that our legal team won a $150,000 settlement for Sarai Ayemperoumal, who suffered several injuries after receiving improper services at a nail salon in Fort Myers, Florida. Attorney Jason Chalik represented Ayemperoumal until her case was settled this year. Ayemperoumal’s case is an example that poor...

A South Florida couple who were aboard Princess Cruises’ Grand Princess have filed a lawsuit against the cruise line based on allegations of negligence. The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic struck multiple cruise ships in a major way, and Princess Cruises had multiple ships where passengers and crew members fell ill with the virus. The Grand Princess...

Child sexual abuse is a tragic and unthinkable crime. The issues surrounding child sexual abuse are not discussed much in society perhaps because the crime is so horrific. While it may be emotionally difficult, pursuing a civil lawsuit in addition to filing criminal charges is one way these victims can address their abusers to seek...

The use of social media content as evidence in legal cases has increased over the years. With millions of Americans making status updates, uploading media and checking in at locations via smartphones, tablets and computers, it’s easy to track a social media user’s life just by visiting his or her profile. When our clients have...

Social media has quickly overtaken society as a fun venue to chat with friends and stay up to date on daily life. However, social media activity can lead you to inadvertently releasing extensive information online about you that you may not realize. Once it has been posted online, it is public information and can be...

Premises liability falls under personal injury law. Therefore, the Florida statute of limitations for premises liability cases is the same as for other personal injury cases. Those injured due to a property owner’s negligence have two years from the date of the accident that caused their injury to file a lawsuit. Surviving families filing premises...

If you or someone you love was injured while in the American Airlines Arena (known as Kaseya Center in mid-2023), the best way to report your injury and file an injury claim is to contact a local law firm. American Airlines Arena may make an incident report and you might also file a police report,...

If you or a loved one has suffered an injury at LoanDepot Park in Miami, promptly report it to park officials and request medical help immediately. You can call the Miami Marlins Guest Experience team or look for a park employee to assist you with filing an injury claim report. When you talk to medical...

If you suffered injuries at Miami Arena, also known as the Kaseya Center, you can hire a Miami personal injury lawyer from our firm to report the incident and file an injury claim.  Although the owners and operators of the Kaseya Center should be responsible for any preventable accidents on their premises, you will have...

Putting out a wet floor sign does not automatically relieve a property owner or operator from liability in a slip and fall case. Though a wet floor sign can protect a potentially liable party, it does not mean they are completely safe from being sued. The presence of a wet floor sign is considered a...

Electric scooters are popular in Florida because they are fun, relatively inexpensive, convenient, and environmentally friendly. Getting hurt in a scooter accident can cause life-changing injuries, though. You must know what to do after a scooter injury. You might be the person riding the scooter, or you could get struck by a scooter. However you...