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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...
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...
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 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...
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...

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...

You may have access to a number of resources as you help your child or a close family member cope with the impact of a spinal cord injury. Consider these five factors as you help your loved one recover and adjust to life after a serious accident: Medical specialists – Physicians and medical specialists with a...

Social media has quickly overtaken society as a fun venue to chat with friends and stay up to date on daily life. However, social media activity can lead you to inadvertently releasing extensive information online about you that you may not realize. Once it has been posted online, it is public information and can be...

If you were injured in an accident due to someone else’s negligence in the state of Florida, you may be facing astronomical medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. These obstacles are important in terms of what to consider when you hire a personal injury lawyer. You may feel overwhelmed dealing with medical appointments,...

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...

The personal injury attorneys at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers believe that everyone, no matter their circumstances, deserves the opportunity to receive consummate and compassionate legal representation in the wake of a personal emergency. We demonstrated this dedication while representing a 66-year-old client contending with the loss of a foot after a serious infection. Our...

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...

At Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers, our legal team advocates for people who wrongfully contracted infections or suffered an injury after getting nail services at a salon. Recently, our team won a $150,000 settlement for a nail salon victim who developed severe rashes and other illnesses because of poor hygiene practices at a Fort Myers...

You can get an infection from microblading, particularly if the individual or team doing the procedure fails to prioritize your safety. Dirty needles, a bacteria-riddled environment, and a failure to explain how you should care for yourself after the procedure are just a few ways microblading can lead to infection. If you or a loved...

You can sue a dentist for lingual nerve damage when their negligence or malpractice caused your injury. Lingual nerve damage can cause potentially long-term pain and numbness in your tongue, cheek, jaw, and face. A Fort Lauderdale dental malpractice lawyer can help you recover the costs of your resulting medical and dental care, lost income,...

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...

Personal injury lawyers know how to file an injury lawsuit against an airline. Depending on the airline you are suing, the nature of the flight involved in the lawsuit, and other factors specific to your case, your attorney may file a personal injury case in state or federal court. Our attorneys are familiar with suing...