Congratulations to attorney Debi Chalik for being invited to become a member of The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40. The Top 40 Under 40 is an elite group of America’s top young trial attorneys.
Membership is by invitation only and is given only to those attorneys who exemplify superior qualifications, trial results, and leadership.
WPBF Channel 25 ABC News reported that a biologist employed by the Florida Fish & Wildlife Commission is dead and two others, also civilian biologists, were injured in a tragic boat crash in West Palm Beach on Tuesday morning. According to spokespeople from the Palm Beach County Fire Rescue organization, the incident occurred about 9:30...
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...
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,...
For many people, an ATV is a vehicle that can be fun for recreation, but also a necessary mode of transportation in some off-road areas. While these vehicles are generally safe when operated correctly, they can be dangerous when not. The majority of serious injuries and fatalities that are suffered by drivers and passengers of...
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 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 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...
How to Document Injuries on a Cruise Ship Departing Miami
How to Document Injuries on a Cruise Ship Departing Miami Every year, thousands of passengers board cruise ships from the Port of Miami expecting a relaxing vacation, only to find themselves dealing with unexpected injuries. Whether it is a slip on a wet deck, a fall down uneven stairs, or a foodborne illness, what you...