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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...

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,...

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...

Kids are capable of doing some pretty amazing things. Because many children are fearless, sometimes they can also do things most adults wouldn’t even imagine trying. According to a story appearing on the Heavy.com website, an 11-year-old boy in Baton Rouge stole a school bus and led 20 police officers on a chase through the...

Jet skis, also known as personal watercrafts, are a fun and popular way to spend a day on the lake or the ocean. In Florida, the law states that a person must be at least 14 years old to operate a jet ski and must be 18 years old to rent a jet ski. Each...

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...

Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that one of our founding partners, Jason Chalik, has been honored with a position on the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 List. This recognition is reserved for those who stand out for their service as trial lawyers and community leaders.  The National Trial Lawyers Top 100...

In Moor Haven, Florida, a four vehicle crash occurred, injuring 25 people, including 16 children. According to the Florida Highway Patrol, just prior to 8:00 p.m., on January 20, there was a collision between three semi-trucks and a school bus on U.S. 27, five miles north of State Road 29. The bus passengers were from...

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...

When a loved one falls victim to a hospital-acquired infection (HAI), the pain and heartbreak can be immense. The repercussions of such incidents can be long-lasting, shaking the foundation of trust we place in medical facilities and emphasizing the significance of hiring a Florida medical malpractice lawyer. At Chalik & Chalik, we’re committed to standing...

Kissimmee, Florida, June 6, 2024—Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers has won a $200,000 settlement for a slip and fall victim. This incident occurred at the Unidos Supermarket in Kissimmee, Florida. Our Florida slip and fall accident attorneys successfully negotiated the settlement to cover her losses, particularly the medical treatment and surgery she required following the...