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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,...

The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) recently launched a campaign to raise public awareness to “drive smart, walk smart, and bike smart.” OA Online Dallas reported on its website that the campaign would be conducted through the month of October.   The TxDOT recently released a report of traffic fatalities involving bicyclists and pedestrians across the...

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....

Jet skis, also known as personal watercrafts, are a fun and popular way to spend a day on the lake or the ocean. In Florida, the law states that a person must be at least 14 years old to operate a jet ski and must be 18 years old to rent a jet ski. Each...

Motor vehicle accidents fell in Florida in 2018 compared to the number that occurred in 2017. However, it was a small decrease amounting to just a little over one percent. Agencies statewide reported that there were 397,812 total accidents. In those accidents, there were 251,970 injuries and 3,004 fatalities. The great majority of these accidents...

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...

What Rights Do Injured Passengers Have After a Cruise Ship Accident? If you were injured aboard a cruise ship, you may have legal rights to pursue compensation under both federal maritime law and Florida state law. Cruise ship accidents, including slips and falls, pool injuries, foodborne illness, and equipment failures, can leave passengers with serious...

Can a Slip and Fall at a Ft Lauderdale Store Lead to a Lawsuit? Yes, a slip and fall at a Ft Lauderdale store can lead to a lawsuit, but only if certain legal conditions are met. Florida law requires injured shoppers to prove that the business had knowledge of the dangerous condition and failed...

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...

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...

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...

What Happens If a Cruise Injury Claim Must Be Filed in Miami? If you suffered an injury on a cruise ship, your legal options may hinge on a single city: Miami. Most cruise line passenger tickets require lawsuits be filed in Miami or Seattle, regardless of where you live or sailed. This forum selection clause,...