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Fort Lauderdale, Florida Accident Injury Attorneys
The Law Office of
Chalik & Chalik was
founded on the principles of honesty, integrity and a commitment to the rights
of the injured. With their talented team of Florida accident attorneys, their
clients have the benefit of years of
personal injury
experience on their side. The lawyers at
Chalik & Chalik have
spent years studying, investigating and fighting for those who have been injured
through no fault of their own. Choose
Chalik & Chalik and they
will fight for you.
Car Accidents
Millions of Americans are injured or killed in motor vehicle accidents every
year.
Staggering statistics reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) show that the majority of accidents involving
cars,
trucks and
SUVs could have been prevented if proper driver safety was applied. An
accident can completely alter your life and impair your physical and mental
health.
NHTSA statistics show that fully 98 percent of reported accidents involve a
single, distracted driver. Rubbernecking was the highest percentage of single
distractions, followed by driver fatigue, looking at scenery or landmarks,
passenger or child distractions, adjusting the radio or other music form, and
cell phone use. While the increase in cell phone use is believed to be a
significant contributor to higher car accident statistics, in reality the
influence appears just minor. As cell phones become even more widely used the
effect may become more of an influence and it might take time for the actual
impact to appear in studies.
Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riders are the most vulnerable people on the road. In the event of an
accident, motorcycle drivers and passengers face far more risk than those in
cars and trucks. At The Law Offices of
Chalik & Chalik
, they understand the
complexities of defending injured cyclists, and the need for fair and just
compensation.
The U.S .Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety
Administration (NHTSA) reported more than 17,000 injuries and 4,500
motorcycle-related fatalities in 2005 (the highest number to date). Almost half
of the people who died were not wearing a helmet.
Motorcycle crashes
end in severe injury or death more often than auto accidents. More than 80
percent of multi-vehicle accidents involving motorcycles are caused by the
negligence of the driver of an automobile. Since motorcycles can stop much
faster than cars, they are more likely be rear-ended by a negligent driver
following too closely. Many motorcycle accidents also occur when the driver of
an automobile fails to yield the right of way.
Chalik & Chalik
is aware of insurance
company defense tactics, and
Chalik & Chalik
wants to make sure you get the
compensation you deserve. Depending on the severity and impact of the motorcycle
accident, medical bills, lost wages, disfigurement, pain and suffering, and a
loss of life enjoyment can be claimed. The Law Offices of
Chalik & Chalik
can help you prove cases that
include:
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Negligence by the defendant in failing to prevent your injury. An example
would be a reckless or inattentive driver involved in the accident.
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Liability for defective products that may have caused the injury or
fatality.
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Recalls because of poor design or faulty production of the motorcycle.
Cycles recalls have run the gamut of causes from bolts that break, brakes
that fail, loose handles, to defective tires.
Truck Accidents
Every
16 minutes, another person in the United States is injured or killed in an
accident involving a large truck.
Eighteen-wheelers and other large freight carriers can be extremely dangerous
when handled improperly on the road, and can turn deadly if improperly
maintained. If you or someone you love was injured or killed after a collision
with a large truck, you are most likely dealing with ongoing medical or burial
expenses and emotional strain. A fully loaded
eighteen-wheeler will pretty much destroy any other vehicle on the road upon
impact. Many passengers or drivers involved in truck accidents require a
lifetime of care due to traumatic and severe spinal or head injuries.
The causes of most truck
accidents tend to fall into two general categories: driver error and vehicle
maintenance failure. The most common cause of driver error is fatigue, which can
cause clouded judgment, drowsiness, and falling asleep at the wheel. Driver
error can also be due to inexperience, improper driver training and driving
under the influence of alcohol or drugs (whether prescription or
illegal). Deregulation of the
trucking industry has resulted in an increase in speed-limit violations among
tractor-trailer drivers as well.
Truck accident lawsuits tend
to be far more complex than other vehicle accidents for several reasons, so it
is best to consult with a
Chalik & Chalik
truck accident attorney.
If you or someone you love
suffered severe or fatal injuries, hire the expert legal minds of
Chalik & Chalik
in Fort Lauderdale or Miami,
Florida. Call or
email for your complimentary legal consultation.
Chalik & Chalik
provides specialized legal
experience in the following areas:
For further information, please contact
Chalik & Chalik
or
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Locations served include:
Chalik & Chalik
serves clients in Broward County, Lee County, Ft. Lauderdale, Fort Myers, Palm
Beach, Miami, and throughout Florida. Additional
Profiles:
Broward County Medical Malpractice Attorneys,
Broward County Personal
Injury
Lawyers,
Lee County Personal Injury
Lawyers, Fort
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