Personal Injury

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 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 help… 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

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | August 31, 2022 | Personal Injury

The amount of personal injury compensation you win in court or at the settlement table is probably not the same as the amount that appears in your bank account. Various deductions apply, depending on the circumstances. Additionally, there are inherent limitations on how much compensation… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | August 23, 2022 | Personal Injury

Serving on a jury can be a hassle. While employers are required to excuse you from work if you are selected as a juror, some employers will not pay you for the time you miss. Additionally, as a juror, you will be sitting close to… read more

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

When someone says, “I don’t have a dog in that fight,” it means they don’t have a personally vested interest in a given situation or outcome. In the legal realm, you need to have a dog in the fight in order for a court of… read more

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

Most personal injury claims are not resolved through trial; most claimants would rather settle their claim at the negotiating table. Settlement is simply quicker, easier, and cheaper than going through a trial. One of the first steps in settling a case is to send a… read more

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

If you are injured in an accident caused by someone else, you may face an uphill battle trying to prove liability. Most defendants (or their insurance companies) will try to shift the blame to you in an attempt to avoid paying for your injuries. There… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | January 24, 2022 | Personal Injury

Serving papers, or “process of service,” is one of the most important aspects of any type of lawsuit. For example, personal injury lawsuits, like those arising out of medical malpractice, car accidents, and slip and falls, require that every single named defendant be served with… read more

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

Motor scooters are all the rage right now. If you live in a big city, you’ve likely seen hundreds of these agile vehicles zipping from one street to the next. But why exactly are they so popular? And more importantly, are they safe for daily… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | December 31, 2021 | Personal Injury

Jury duty gets a bad reputation. For many individuals, it’s considered to be a frustrating inconvenience. When you’re summoned for jury duty, you may have to miss days at work, arrange childcare, or find transportation – all for an ongoing and unspecified amount of time. … read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | December 21, 2021 | Personal Injury

You might think you have an excellent personal injury case. But what happens if a lawyer turns down your case? In most situations, the lawyer will explain their reason for declining representation. If you have not dealt with lawyers before, you might not fully understand… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | November 12, 2021 | Personal Injury

Federal judges have major responsibilities. Thus, you might naturally assume that the requirements for becoming a federal judge are extensive. This is not actually the case. The United States Constitution establishes virtually no specific requirements for filling this role. That does not mean it is… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | October 29, 2021 | Personal Injury

When you search for a personal injury lawyer on the internet, you will probably find results for both “lawyers” and “attorneys.” In the United States, most people use these two terms interchangeably. If you do not have much experience with the legal system, you might… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | August 26, 2021 | Personal Injury

Were you injured at your workplace in Florida? You may be entitled to money for your medical bills and lost wages through a workers’ compensation claim. Florida law requires most employers to purchase workers’ compensation. However, your employer’s workers’ compensation insurer may not pay the… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | August 22, 2021 | Personal Injury

When you’re injured in Florida, you may be able to file a claim or lawsuit to recover compensation for your losses. However, various factors influence whom you should file a claim against, including where and how the accident occurred. If you were injured as the… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | July 29, 2021 | Personal Injury

There are over 1.3 million attorneys in the United States, according to the American Bar Association. In Florida, there were 77,223 active attorneys in 2021.  Say you need an attorney for a car accident case, wrongful death claim, defective product injury, or medical malpractice claim…. read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | July 26, 2021 | Personal Injury

Most personal injury attorneys offer a free consultation. You can accomplish a lot during this consultation if you come prepared. At the same time, you should not feel pressured into making a final decision during your initial meeting. Lawyers provide these consultations without obligation; you’ll… read more

Perenich, Caulfield, Avril & Noyes Personal Injury Lawyers | July 25, 2021 | Personal Injury

When you file a personal injury lawsuit against an at-fault party, the party must be served with copies of the lawsuit. In many cases, service is performed personally on each defendant named in the lawsuit. For example, process servers in Florida personally serve papers on… read more