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Stacked UM Auto Insurance is an Important Benefit for Florida Drivers

By Perenich The Law Firm Posted on July 28, 2012 Posted in Other

Politically, socially, and economically, the United States is in a state of constant flux. Health care is evolving; politicians come and go; and technology progresses almost in the blink of an eye. What have remained constant, however, are car accidents, particularly in Florida, which has the third-highest traffic fatality rate in the country. It is therefore critical for each driver in Florida to purchase uninsured/underinsured insurance (UM) coverage.

Special Commentary: Mourning the Victims in Aurora, Colorado

By Perenich The Law Firm Posted on July 24, 2012 Posted in Other Tagged with aurora co shooting

On behalf of the attorneys and staff at the Perenich the Law Firm, our hearts and collective prayers go out to the families and victims of the Aurora, Colorado shootings. At the same time, last Friday’s senseless acts and resulting horror once again raise the issue of gun violence in our country.

Champion Investigation Reveals FAMU Knew of Prior Hazing Activities

The lure of a much desired goal can lead many college students to succumb to the pressure of violent hazing in a desperate effort to be accepted by their peers. In the case of Robert Champion, FAMU owed a legal duty to its student body to monitor illegal and life-threatening activities on and off campus during school-sponsored events; the school may therefore be liable for the wrongful death of its student. It is tragic that the leaders of FAMU apparently ignored such dangerous hazing incidents and tacitly permitted such behavior among their students.

Waivers: Are You Really Signing Away Your Right to Sue?

By Perenich The Law Firm Posted on June 14, 2012 Posted in Other, Personal Injury-Liability Tagged with Florida accident attorney, Negligence, PERENICH The Law Firm Clearwater injury attorneys, PERENICH The Law Firm injury lawyers, personal injury lawyer, release, theme park injury, waiver of liability

As you and your family set out to enjoy Florida’s many theme parks and other attractions this summer, you will likely encounter one or two releases or waivers of liability and wonder whether they are legally enforceable in the event of a personal injury. Florida law generally disfavors waivers and construes them strictly against the defense.

NFL Player Lawsuits Raise Awareness about the Long-Term Effects of Head Injuries

By Perenich The Law Firm Posted on June 6, 2012 Posted in Head Injuries, Other, Personal Injury-Liability Tagged with concussions, Florida accident attorney, head injury lawyer clearwater fl, Negligence, NFL player lawsuits, PERENICH The Law Firm injury attorneys

The effects of long-term concussions have appeared recently in national headlines as more former players are taking legal action against the NFL, claiming that the league did not take appropriate measures to protect its players against head injuries.

Florida Residents Still Have Time to File BP Oil Compensation Claims

By Perenich The Law Firm Posted on May 24, 2012 Posted in Other Tagged with bp claim, bp compensation claim attorney, BP Oil Spill, clearwater personal injury attorney, deepwater horizon, Florida accident attorney, florida injury attorney, Negligence, personal injury attorney Clearwater FL, st petersburg personal injury attorney

Perhaps the most disgraceful aspect of the 2010 BP oil spill was BP’s attempt to shirk its responsibility for the disastrous effects of the spill, including properly compensating those affected by this tragedy. Fortunately, at the urging of President Obama, BP established a $20 billion claims fund in June, 2010 for those directly affected by the Deepwater Horizon oil spill. The deadline to submit claims is August, 2013.

PERENICH The Law Firm Sponsors the Clearwater Bar Oyster Roast

By Perenich The Law Firm Posted on March 30, 2012 Posted in Other

Once again, the personal injury and bankruptcy attorneys at PERENICH The Law Firm in Clearwater, Florida sponsored a food and beverage tent at the Clearwater Bar Association’s 66th Annual Oyster Roast in Palm Harbor, Florida, last Saturday evening.

Facebook Posts May Have Serious Legal Consequences

By Perenich The Law Firm Posted on March 16, 2012 Posted in Auto Accidents, Other, Personal Injury-Liability Tagged with facebook, injury attorney clearwater florida, legal issues, PERENICH The Law Firm, personal injury lawyer florida, social media posting

Posting photos, videos, and comments on Facebook and other forms of social media may can have serious legal consequences. Last week, a Fort Lauderdale, Florida man was arrested for violating his probation after stealing a judge’s nameplate from the courtroom door.

Update: Honda Hybrid Owner Wins Mileage Lawsuit

By Perenich The Law Firm Posted on February 23, 2012 Posted in Other Tagged with auto, gas mileage, Honda hybrid lawsuit

The owner of a Honda Civic Hybrid was awarded nearly $10,000 in small claims court over allegations of false and misleading claims by the auto manufacturer concerning the vehicle’s fuel efficiency.

Florida Trooper Cleared in Tasing, but Civil Lawsuit May Follow

By Perenich The Law Firm Posted on February 22, 2012 Posted in Other, Personal Injury-Liability Tagged with brain injury, clearwater injury lawyer, florida injury attorney, Negligence, st petersburg injury attorney, taser, trooper taser

Trooper Daniel Cole of the Florida Highway Patrol was recently cleared of any misconduct in connection with his use of a taser to deter a woman trying to flee from police custody, but the young woman’s family plans to file a lawsuit against the agency.

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