What To Do After A Slip, Trip Or Fall Injury

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

The personal injury attorneys at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers believe that everyone, no matter their circumstances, deserves the opportunity to receive consummate and compassionate legal representation in the wake of a personal emergency.  We demonstrated this dedication while representing a 66-year-old client contending with the loss of a foot after a serious infection. Our...

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...

You may think that if you have the minimum insurance required by Florida law, you are covered after a car accident. In fact, without bodily injury liability coverage, you are very much at risk of being personally responsible for medical bills or other damages resulting from a car accident. Here are some reasons why you...

If you were injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence in the state of Florida, you may be facing astronomical medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. These obstacles are important in terms of what to consider when you hire a personal injury lawyer. You may feel overwhelmed dealing with medical appointments,...

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...

The statute of limitations, which is the amount of time you have to file a lawsuit, for personal injury in Florida depends on the case type. If you do not bring your injury lawsuit before the time limit expires, Florida law could forever bar you from going after the person whose negligence injured you. Merely...

If you’re injured in a department store, you should seek medical attention, document your accident and injuries, and get in touch with a personal injury law firm. A Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer will advise you on each step of the legal process, ensure you understand your legal options, and build a solid case on...

If you or a loved one got hurt while visiting Hard Rock Stadium, you should immediately find a stadium employee who can call 911 or assist you in filing a report about the incident and injury. Thousands of people attend events at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens throughout the year. Whether they go to...

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...

Get immediate medical attention if you notice signs of an infection after receiving a manicure. Failing to do so could allow the infection to worsen or spread, potentially leading to costly medical care. If a trip to a local nail salon caused you or someone you love to become infected, you could sue it for...

If you were bitten by a dog in Miami, you should file a dog bite report through Miami-Dade County Animal Services. The county offers the option to report the incident online or by calling 311. Filing a report of the incident is essential. You want a record of the details collected as soon as possible,...