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Greg Perenich to Speak on PIP Reform on September 20
Gregory Perenich, a partner at PERENICH The Law Firm, and his associate, Jowita Wysocka, have been invited to speak at an upcoming Clearwater Bar Association lunch seminar hosted by the Civil Practice...
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Consumer Beware: AAJ Names the 10 Worst Insurance Companies
The fundamental purpose of insurance is to provide a safety net to support its policyholder in dire times. Whether it is financial protection following a natural disaster, auto accident, or...
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Meningitis Outbreak Reaches Florida, Raises Need for Better Regulation
The recent nationwide outbreak of a rare strain of meningitis underscores the deadly repercussions of ineffective and lax government regulation of pharmaceutical companies. According to a recent...
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Energy Drink Deaths Reveal Lack of FDA Regulation
The FDA is continuing to investigate the deaths of five individuals as well as a non-fatal heart attack potentially related to energy drinks such as Monster, Red Bull, and 5-Hour Energy. A lawsuit...
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Lawsuit Filed Over New PIP Law; Auto Insurance Rates Not Decreasing
A group of chiropractors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists have filed the first of numerous anticipated lawsuits over Florida’s recently overhauled personal injury protection (PIP) law. In their...
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Scott’s Shifty Stance on ALFs: In Like a Lion; Out Like a Lamb
Last year, Florida governor Rick Scott announced with great bravado his plans to implement strict measures to prevent the rampant neglect and abuse of disabled and elderly residents at assisted living...
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New Florida Laws in 2012: A Year in Review
Florida lawmakers were busy in 2012, passing a number of controversial and widely-criticized bills. The most notorious of these among Florida personal injury attorneys was HB 119, also known as the PIP...
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Recent Tragedy Raises New Concerns about Inflatable Sphere Safety
Earlier this month, a 27-year-old Russian man was killed while riding in an inflatable sphere made by Zorb down a snowy mountain. The sphere veered sharply off course and careened off a cliff. This...
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Beach and Restaurant Umbrellas Post Significant Injury Risks in High Winds
Open umbrellas and wind do not mix well. In Florida, over-sized umbrellas at beaches and sidewalk cafes or restaurants are abundant, creating the risk of significant personal injury. In certain...
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Veterinary Malpractice Actions Elevate the Legal Status of Companion Animals
The overwhelming majority of veterinarians are extraordinary at what they do, and their compassion toward animals is the reason they chose practicing veterinary medicine over treating human patients....
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911 Call Reveals Shocking Indifference to Dying Assisted Living Resident
The 911 call says it all. “I understand if your boss is telling you you can’t do it,” the dispatcher said. “But … as a human being … you know … is there anybody that’s willing to help this lady and not...
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Lawsuits Filed Against Carnival Raise Issues of Liability and Passenger Safety
Mere weeks after Carnival passengers arrived in Mobile, Alabama, some have already hired attorneys and filed lawsuits against the mega-liner, alleging that the company should have better prepared for a...
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Avoid Accidents and Injuries during Tourist Season
For Clearwater and St. Pete Beach residents, along with all other locals in the Tampa Bay, Florida area, the month of March is synonymous with spring break and tourists. As college students, families...
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Medical Malpractice at Oklahoma Clinic Highlights Need for Greater Oversight
by Attorney Greg Perenich Last week CNN and other news outlets reported that over 7,000 patients in Tulsa, Oklahoma were negligently exposed to unsanitary medical procedures and other dangerous...
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Finally, Florida Set to Ban Texting While Driving: A Special Commentary by...
After five years of prolonged legislative debate and delays, Florida lawmakers have finally approved a compromised bill that if signed into law by Governor Scott would ban driving while texting,...
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Our Hearts and Prayers Go Out to California Limo Victims and Their Families:...
A San Francisco company remains under investigation for the deaths of five women who suffered fatal burn injuries last week as they were trapped in a burning limousine. The women were among nine...
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Rick Scott to Sign Bill Limiting Experts in Medical Malpractice Cases
Florida Governor Rick Scott has until June 12 to sign a number of bills presented to him by the legislature, including SB 1792, which diminishes significantly the number of available expert witnesses...
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Florida Supreme Court Rejects Agreement to Limit Medical Malpractice Damages
Last week, the Florida Supreme Court ruled that a hospital’s agreement with patients to limit medical malpractice damages by 75% of what the law allows and to require arbitration was not enforceable....
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Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office Settles Wrongful Death Suit for $1 Million
A wrongful death lawsuit against the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office and a private company providing medical care to inmates has settled for a total of $1 million. The action was filed by the...
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Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate Announces New Clearwater Office
By Terence Perenich August 1, 2013 Clearwater, FL – Coldwell Banker Residential Real Estate has moved their main office to the prestigious office building with the physical address of 25749 US Highway...
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