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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...

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 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...

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...

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...

Are Symptoms Noticeable? After a Fort Lauderdale car crash, a victim may come into the doctor’s office with undefined pains. They know something is wrong in their legs and feet and describe it as muscle weakness or a feeling of tingling and numbness. When a doctor tells the patient that these are classic symptoms of...

The use of social media content as evidence in legal cases has increased over the years. With millions of Americans making status updates, uploading media and checking in at locations via smartphones, tablets and computers, it’s easy to track a social media user’s life just by visiting his or her profile. When our clients have...

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...

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...

There are many different parties that could ultimately be responsible for an injury at the airport. If you were hurt in the terminal waiting for a flight, you might have a viable case against the company responsible for managing the terminal.  If you suffered an injury at an airport, determining who is at fault is...

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...

People visit a med spa to feel rejuvenated and revived. If your trip to a local facility ended with an infection, you can hold the spa accountable. Treating an infection can be costly, whether from cuts, burns, or chemical exposure. However, with an insurance claim or lawsuit, you can recover the costs of your medical...

You could get a staph or fungal infection at a nail salon if the employees do not adequately clean and store cutting and shaping tools. A lawyer familiar with state and local laws in your area can help. They will prove that surface, air, or waterborne bacteria in the salon caused your infection and led...

If you were hurt while working at sea, you can file a Jones Act claim in Florida by seeking immediate medical attention, notifying your employer, and working with a Florida personal injury lawyer. Your lawyer can help you collect evidence to build your claim and dispute any claim denials. Dealing with injuries you suffered while...

Putting out a wet floor sign does not automatically relieve a property owner or operator from liability in a slip and fall case. Though a wet floor sign can protect a potentially liable party, it does not mean they are completely safe from being sued. The presence of a wet floor sign is considered a...