What To Do After A Car Accident

All drivers have a responsibility to obey the laws of the roadway. This includes yielding the right of way to other drivers when warranted. Not only can failing to yield the right of way lead to traffic citations, but it can also lead to liability in the case of an accident. When failure to yield...

NBC-2 reports that a Florida man was busted for speeding at 100 m.p.h. and causing a wreck. The crash occurred on September 24th. Jivon Rodriguez was driving 102 m.p.h. on Del Prado Boulevard South, which is a 45-m.p.h. zone. As Franklin Mihacy attempted to turn left onto SE 14th Street, he turned into the path of...

Florida is like many other states when it comes to having an implied consent law. This law basically states that by having a state of Florida driver’s license, you agree, should you be suspected of DUI, to take a chemical test to determine your blood-alcohol level. While you legally have the right to refuse the...

April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month, and, at the law offices of Chalik & Chalik, we take this month seriously. We have seen the horrors of distracted driving accidents in Fort Lauderdale, and we want all Florida citizens to be as safe on the road as possible. As cars have grown faster and more...

A single-vehicle collision is, as the name implies, an accident that involves only one vehicle. Despite that only one vehicle is involved, these can be the most destructive and most fatal type of accidents. Single vehicle accidents are usually caused by distraction, speed, intoxication, driver fatigue, and mechanical failure. Single-vehicle accidents can be due to...

While Tesla certainly has innovated the motor vehicle, offering fully electric vehicles that are stylish and perform well, they are not without problems. One of the first problems is that the “Autopilot” system, sometimes marketed as fully self-driving, is not. The company is facing numerous lawsuits and NHTSA scrutiny over the system, which may have...

The holiday season brings a higher volume of drivers on the road in Fort Lauderdale. There are relatives and friends visiting others, there are holiday parties, and there are seasonal residents trying to escape the cold winter season up north. With a greater number of vehicles on the road – and people attending holiday parties...

Failure to wear a seat belt contributes to more fatalities than any other traffic safety-related behavior. A study done in 2010 showed that 63% of people killed in car accidents were not wearing seat belts. The National Highway Safety Administration estimates that seat belts save 15,000 lives each year. No amount of safe driving practices,...

Most people know that it is a bad idea to get behind the wheel when you are tired or overly fatigued. You may fall asleep at the wheel and veer off the road, and even your reaction times and recognition of oncoming dangers are severely inhibited. However, a new study by the AAA Foundation for...

The constant busy schedule that many Americans keep is one of the leading reasons why so many drivers eat behind the wheel. Many drivers do not realize that eating at the wheel is considered distracted driving, but it is. The government reports that distracted driving causes 80% of accidents, according to a news report from...

Every year, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) ranks cars according to safety features and publishes its findings in a list, “Top Safety Picks,” a ranking that automakers covet. This year, it has toughened its standards in an attempt to get more auto manufacturers to begin using new safety technologies that will prevent crashes....

How Can Rain-Related Crashes in South Florida Be Prevented? As fall is in full affect and winter weather is approaching, the first heavy rains and harsh weather can leave you feeling unprepared. It is easy to forget an umbrella when there is a chance of rain in the forecast, and it is also common to...

Five of the most common causes of car accidents in Florida are distracted driving, running a red light or stop sign, not being aware of your surroundings, driving too fast, and driving under the influence. A DUI charge means that you are accused of operating a motor vehicle with a blood-alcohol level of 0.08 percent...

Yes, Florida does allow accident victims to recover damages for pain and suffering from an auto accident in certain situations. Pain and suffering are considered a “non-economic” damages. Unlike, for example, medical bills, there is no clear monetary value for pain and suffering. You are suffering, and there should be compensation for your pain and...

The three most dangerous highways in Florida are reportedly Interstate 4, Interstate 95, and U.S. Route 1. These roads are dangerous because they are the sites of many fatal crashes. They all have high traffic volumes as throngs of vehicles travel across them daily. Those involved in accidents on Florida’s highways can seek compensation for...

If a pedestrian caused an auto accident in South Florida that injured you or a loved one, your first step should be to call the police. The officers will investigate the crash and help you get medical attention at the scene. Then, it would help if you considered contacting a Fort Lauderdale car accident lawyer...

In Florida, it is possible to recover more compensation than your auto insurance policy limit following a car accident. Since Florida is a no-fault state, the key to obtaining more than the limits of your own policy is to hold the at-fault party responsible for your accident injuries and damages. Depending on the facts of...

When you are in a car accident, you may face pressure from another driver—especially one that caused the accident—to exchange information (or even just exchange money) and avoid calling the police. It is vital, however, that you call the police as soon as possible after reaching a safe location. Calling 911 After a Crash Is...