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Defective product claims in Florida can be broken down into three categories. The first category covers products that have been defectively manufactured resulting in a faulty product. The second category contains products that have been defectively designed, meaning that the product is dangerous even if correctly manufactured. The third category contains a failure to provide good warnings or instructions for proper use of the product. For more information concerning product liability cases in Florida, contact the Law Offices of Chalik and Chalik today.
WCTV CBS News reported recently that a mysterious death along Interstate 10 in Leon County led to the closure of a highway rest area as Florida Highway Patrol troopers investigated an odd situation on Tuesday, March 30, 2021. According to information provided by officials with the Florida Highway Patrol, the incident began on Tuesday, March...
In an effort to proactively avoid accidents after the death of a man on Old Olga Road last week, Fort Myers residents are asking for more safety features to be incorporated into a local roadway, according to NBC Channel 2 News. A 27-year-old man died at Lee Memorial Hospital after being run over last Monday...
The Daily Commercial reported on two fatal crashes last weekend in the Lake-Sumter area that combined for three fatalities in Groveland and Oxford. The first of the fatal crashes occurred around 7:25 p.m. on Friday, October 10, when a 54-year-old Clermont man was northbound on State Route 33 near where it intersects with Evans Avenue...
Traffic on Route 275 between Pinellas County and Hillsborough County is terrible, which could be why Pinellas County is undergoing an ambitious pilot program for public transit. Eminetra reports. Special buses will start running on the shoulder of Route 275 between North Fifth Avenue along I-275 to Gandhi Boulevard in St. Petersburg. The goal is...
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,...
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....
What Makes Cruise Ship Injury Claims Different From Other Cases?
Cruise ship injury claims operate under a completely different legal framework than typical personal injury cases. If you or a loved one suffered an injury aboard a cruise vessel departing from Fort Lauderdale or Port Everglades, federal maritime law, not Florida state law, generally governs your claim. From strict filing deadlines to unique jurisdictional rules...
Understanding Lump-Sum Settlements Under Florida Law
Lump-sum settlements under Florida law are what a victim receives when he or she agrees to resolve a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit with a single, large payout. This type of settlement occurs after negotiations have concluded, and all parties have agreed on the terms and the settlement amount. The single payment covers the...
What Types of Injuries Qualify for a Cruise Ship Claim in Miami?
Cruise vacations departing from Miami and Fort Lauderdale carry risks many passengers never anticipate. From slippery pool decks to illness outbreaks, injuries at sea raise complicated legal questions governed by maritime law rather than standard personal injury rules. If you or a loved one suffered harm on a cruise ship, understanding which injuries may qualify...
What Must Be Shown to Win a Slip and Fall Case in Miami?
What Must Be Shown to Win a Slip and Fall Case in Miami? Winning a slip and fall case in Miami requires more than proving you were hurt on someone else’s property. Under Florida law, you must demonstrate that the property owner owed you a duty of care, breached that duty by allowing a dangerous...
What Happens If a Cruise Injury Claim Must Be Filed in Miami?
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,...
What Should Passengers Do After a Cruise Accident at Port Everglades?
What Should Passengers Do After a Cruise Accident at Port Everglades? If you or a loved one has been injured during a cruise departing from or arriving at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale, the steps you take in the hours and days that follow can significantly affect your ability to recover compensation. Unlike a typical...