Personal Injury

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | November 22, 2024 | Personal Injury

Have you been hurt in an accident in Clearwater, Florida, and need legal help? Finding the right personal injury attorney can greatly affect your case outcome. Personal injury law is complex, and insurance companies use aggressive tactics, including trying to minimize payouts for car accidents,… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | November 7, 2024 | Personal Injury

A tort claim is a legal filing where one person alleges that another person has caused them harm. Tort law is about relieving one person’s damages or injuries caused by another person’s actions or negligence. The primary aim is to compensate the victim and ensure… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | November 5, 2024 | Personal Injury

Profitability is essential for a successful law practice, but understanding how to make a profit from winning cases can be challenging. Lawyers practicing personal injury law can maximize profits in several ways to yield the best financial returns for their firm. 1. Use Contingency Fees… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | November 1, 2024 | Personal Injury

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a beloved destination in Florida, known for its commitment to marine life rescue and rehabilitation. Home to exhibits featuring dolphins, sea turtles, and other marine creatures, the aquarium offers visitors an up-close look at the wonders of the ocean. Many… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | October 31, 2024 | Personal Injury

Halloween is a time of fun and excitement for children and adults alike, but it can also present some unique safety risks. While dressing up, trick-or-treating, and enjoying spooky activities, it’s essential to be aware of the potential dangers that could lead to injuries.  According… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | October 10, 2024 | Personal Injury

The legal world is filled with various titles and roles, each serving specific purposes within the justice system. Two commonly misunderstood terms are “attorney” and “trial attorney.” While both are crucial to legal representation, their responsibilities and expertise differ. This blog breaks down the key… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | October 4, 2024 | Personal Injury

The St. Pete Pier is one of the most popular attractions in St. Petersburg. The pier extends into Tampa Bay from downtown. Thousands of people enjoy the dining and entertainment options along the pier. Many people use the pier for walking and bicycling along the… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | August 16, 2024 | Personal Injury

The Clearwater Marine Aquarium is a fun way for families, groups, or individuals to spend a day in Clearwater, FL. But if your visit ends in an injury, it was anything but fun. Suppose you were injured because of an unsafe condition on the premises…. read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | July 4, 2024 | Personal Injury

If you’ve been hurt in an accident and have a potential legal claim, you might worry about the cost of hiring a lawyer. The prospect of paying to retain a lawyer can seem overwhelming when you already have mounting medical bills, lost work, and other… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | June 27, 2024 | Personal Injury

If you are experiencing pain, stiffness, or tightness in your neck, pain when moving your neck, or tenderness in your back or upper neck after a car accident or slip and fall, seek medical attention immediately. You could be suffering from a serious injury called… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | May 30, 2024 | Personal Injury

Illnesses and accidents can cause someone to become disabled almost instantaneously, but getting assistance for that disability can take a long time. As of 2020, approximately 12 million people between the ages of 18 and 64 receive disability benefits, according to the Social Security Administration… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | March 1, 2024 | Personal Injury

If you’ve suffered injuries due to an accident, the effects can be devastating. You may sustain long-term or even permanent impairments, affecting your overall quality of life. This type of severe harm is known as a catastrophic injury in a personal injury claim.  A victim… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | January 30, 2024 | Personal Injury

Depositions are a part of the pretrial discovery process, and they are critical evidence in just about any personal injury lawsuit. If you file a lawsuit as the victim of a personal injury, chances are good that you will have to give testimony at a… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | January 25, 2024 | Personal Injury

If you’ve been hurt in an accident, you may start to hear various terms that begin to sound the same after a while. These terms will likely include personal injury and bodily injury. What’s the difference between bodily injury and personal injury? And why does… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | December 14, 2023 | Personal Injury

Who is responsible if you slip and fall on an uneven public sidewalk and are injured? Or if you are injured in a car accident at an intersection that had faulty traffic lights? What if you are a bicyclist who was struck by a city… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | December 14, 2023 | Personal Injury

After a car accident, you may be saddled with extensive medical costs and repairs for property damage, all while the injury prevents you from working and earning enough to cover these costs. These pressures may motivate you to accept the first settlement offer that you… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | November 2, 2023 | Personal Injury

A personal injury case is a dispute between parties regarding an injury. Most personal injury cases filed in Florida are settled through mediation or private settlement negotiations.  However, the injured party may file a personal injury lawsuit if negotiations fail. The primary parties involved in… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | July 3, 2023 | Personal Injury

When you meet with a St. Petersburg personal injury lawyer, you expect the attorney to maintain your privacy. Most personal injury lawyers offer free consultations even before you hire them. And from there, you’ll undoubtedly communicate with your attorney countless times throughout your case  However,… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | May 31, 2023 | Personal Injury

In many cases, police accident reports serve as powerful pieces of evidence to corroborate the victim’s account of events.  However, some claimants are unable to secure a police report. This may happen when the police do not report to the scene of an accident. In… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | April 19, 2023 | Personal Injury

A hangman’s fracture is a type of cervical spine injury. This injury occurs when the second vertebra — also known as the axis — in a person’s neck is fractured.  These fractures are often seen in cases of severe trauma. Common examples include car accidents… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | March 24, 2023 | Personal Injury

The spinal cord comprises a complex network of nerves, tissues, and bones that run along the neck and back. As such, severe injuries can occur whenever the spinal cord experiences trauma or overextension. Herniated discs, especially those between the C4/C5 and C5/C6 vertebrae, can be… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | February 27, 2023 | Personal Injury

In Florida, personal injury victims must formally request to recover payments associated with their injury. The request — in the form of a demand letter — is often sent to an insurance company, the individual at fault, or both. Personal injury claims can be complex… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | January 6, 2023 | Personal Injury

When we start naming high-paying jobs, lawyers tend to be near the top of the list. The average lawyer in Florida makes about $92,000 a year, but income can vary wildly based on which area of law you specialize in. Lawyers in more demanding or… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | December 1, 2022 | Personal Injury

Christmas trees are a staple of the season. These essential Christmas decorations can impart holiday cheer wherever they are installed. However, they are also fire hazards. This article will explain just how common Christmas tree fires are and what can be done to prevent them…. read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | November 22, 2022 | Personal Injury

Only a small percentage of personal injury cases ever make it to trial. Even if you don’t end up taking your case to trial, you must still undertake certain pre-litigation procedures to pave the way for settlement or trial. Following is a brief description of… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | October 29, 2022 | Personal Injury

Receiving a settlement check in St. Petersburg, Florida is the goal of every personal injury case. Whether you are injured because of medical malpractice, a slip and fall accident, product liability, or a car crash, you need the money from a personal injury claim to… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | October 12, 2022 | Personal Injury

If you were injured on the job, you might be entitled to medical benefits, partial wage replacement benefits, and other benefits. However, to secure these benefits, you will need to take swift action. The workers’ compensation lawyers at Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | October 5, 2022 | Personal Injury

Tort law and criminal law use the “reasonable person” standard for determining negligence. This standard is how the law generally measures the negligent conduct of a person. The reasonable person standard is typically applied in cases where one person owes a duty to another person. … read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | September 27, 2022 | Personal Injury

Well over 90% of personal injury claims settle out of court. Nevertheless, myths about personal injury claims abound. Learn the truth, so you don’t discover it the hard way after you suffer a personal injury. Myth #1: “My Insurance Will Cover My Claim.” Not necessarily,… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | September 15, 2022 | Personal Injury

On average, receiving a personal injury settlement check takes four to six weeks after both parties sign the settlement agreement. Sometimes it takes longer, and in rare cases, the check arrives in less than four weeks. You can rest assured that issuing a settlement check… read more