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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

A recent Texas DUI manslaughter verdict has victim advocates concerned that wealth may increasingly be used as a legal defense for negligence. The verdict arose from the trial of Ethan Couch, a 16-year-old boy who killed four people and injured two in a drunk driving crash on June 15, 2013. Couch’s defense attorney successfully argued...

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, one out of five slip and fall accidents results in a head injury, broken bones or other serious injuries. Hazardous conditions such as spills on supermarket floors and cracked sidewalks have the potential to cause slip and fall accidents that can lead to significant head injuries....

As the coronavirus (COVID-19) became an increasingly apparent threat to Americans’ health, those on cruise ships were among the first to be infected. Debi Chalik, partner at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers, decided she had to take action as her parents were aboard Princess Cruises’ Grand Princess cruise ship amidst a coronavirus outbreak. The more...

Accidents can change our lives in an instant. Whether it’s a car crash, a slip and fall, or another type of injury, we often find ourselves facing medical bills, time away from work, and an overwhelming list of questions. What are our rights? How do we seek compensation? What does the legal process actually look...

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...

A compulsory medical examination (CME) is an exam requested by the defendant in a personal injury lawsuit. The exam is often used to gather more information regarding a plaintiff’s condition and injuries. For example, let’s say that you suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI) in a car accident and decide to file a lawsuit against...

In Florida, some circumstances allow you to sue a gym even if you signed a liability waiver. The courts recognize such waivers, but they do not automatically protect a company from personal injury lawsuits. The company is still responsible for creating a safe environment. A personal injury lawyer in Fort Lauderdale can review your gym’s...

Pain and suffering are legally used to describe both the emotional and physical injuries a victim sustains after an accident. Any significant physical, emotional, and psychological anguish you undergo after an accident qualifies as pain and suffering, which are eligible for compensation. What Physical Pain and Suffering Consists Of Typically, you can categorize pain and...

The serious injury threshold in Fort Lauderdale is defined by Florida state statute 316.027, which outlines the debilitating conditions that can greatly impair one’s quality of life. These afflictions, quoted verbatim from the statute, include: A physical condition that creates a substantial risk of death Serious personal disfigurement Loss or impairment of the function of...

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...

Both intentional and unintentional acts can result in serious injuries and damages. But what qualifies as a personal injury, and when are you entitled to seek compensation? A claim qualifies as a personal injury if you experience emotional or bodily harm as a result of an action by another actor. Defining Personal Injury Common examples...