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When you walk into our office with a potential case, we talk with you, we evaluate it, and decide if it’s something that we can pursue. And if it is something we’re going to take on for that client, that client does not pay one penny to our law firm. It is all done on a contingency fee, which means we don’t get paid unless the client recovers money. And the way it works is we obtain a third of whatever that recovery is. And it doesn’t cost the client anything. Expenses are all paid by our firm and we just recoup them at the end of the case.
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...
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 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...
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...
Experiencing a slip and fall accident can leave one hurt and feeling upset. However, in a state of confusion, one might end up taking steps that can be harmful. Your actions immediately after a fall can have significant impact on a future lawsuit. Here are the top three things to avoid after a slip and...
Recovery can be very hard on some people. Being unable to go about your normal daily activities, forced to rest at home, and not being able to just get up and go can lead to waves of frustration, depression, and anxiety. Try to keep angst at bay while you’re recovering from your injury with these...
Head injuries often happen in car accidents. The sudden impact of an auto wreck can leave damages to the brain, which, if acute, must be medically treated immediately. These are things you should not do if someone is injured in a Florida car accident, if there are signs of a brain injury: A head wound...
A diabetes medication considered safe for pregnant women could potentially be used to treat or prevent preeclampsia, a leading cause of maternal death. Preeclampsia is a pregnancy complication that kills more than 60,000 women around the world each year. It occurs when an insufficient blood supply to the placenta causes the release of toxins into...
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...
What Type of Supervision Are Business and Pool Owners Required to Provide? When people own a business or property that can have an impact on the health of others, they have a responsibility to provide as safe an environment as possible. Part of this obligation is to provide proper and skilled supervision where it is...
There are three types of damages in personal injury claims: non-economic damages, economic damages, and punitive damages. Special and general damages are alternative terms used to describe economic and non-economic losses. Personal injury cases based on negligence may award compensation for economic and non-economic losses, but punitive damages are only available in certain situations. For...
If you have been injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence and are thinking about filing a lawsuit for compensation, speaking to the other party’s insurance adjuster may not be the best choice. If you have been hurt, you may not know the extent of your medical condition or if other medical issues...
When you sustain an injury due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct, you may wonder how long you have to file a personal injury claim in Florida. The time limit depends on several factors, including the circumstances of the injury, who the victim was, and who was responsible. For most Florida claims, you have two...
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...
How much insurance companies pay for pain and suffering varies from organization to organization. Some insurance companies have mathematical formulas for calculating this damage, while others use a “per diem” method. Some elements that could factor into your potential for compensation include: The severity of your injuries The cost of your economic damages Who is...