Car Accidents

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | May 20, 2020 | Car Accidents

Accidents Have Decreased Overall, but Serious Injuries May Be on the Rise As government officials and public health experts have urged people to stay home unless conducting necessary business, cars have become much less central in many of our lives. For those who must still go to work or run essential errands, the roads have… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | May 15, 2020 | Car Accidents

The Cost of Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer Being involved in a car crash is stressful enough — and when a victim sustains an injury from that accident, it can add even more stress. Many people who suffer injuries from a car accident often don’t know where to turn for help. They may not exercise… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | May 1, 2020 | Car Accidents

Understanding the Claims Adjustment Process The role of a claims adjuster is to investigate car accident claims to assess the extent of damages and who is responsible. When it comes to speaking with an insurance claims adjuster, what you say can have an impact on your claim. Here’s how to protect yourself. When Will You… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | March 19, 2020 | Car Accidents

In the wake of a car accident, you may face mounting costs in medical bills and lost wages. As such, one of the main concerns on car accident victims’ minds is the amount their case may be worth. Below, we discuss what you may expect in a car accident settlement. What’s My Car Accident Claim… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | March 4, 2020 | Car Accidents

Car accidents are a common occurrence. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 36,560 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2018. Given the frequency of car accidents, you may think they are commonplace enough that you do not need to work with a personal injury attorney in the wake of… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | February 27, 2020 | Car Accidents

It’s the legislative season in Florida, and one of this session’s bills addresses “peer-to-peer” car rentals. Peer-to-peer rentals are just what they sound like: Rather than renting a car from a big company like Hertz or Avis, you rent a car from another person. The practice has been compared to renting out a home on… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | February 21, 2020 | Car Accidents

We get asked this question all the time. Sometimes at the first meeting with a new client. It’s a perfectly reasonable question. Unfortunately, it’s like asking: “how much does a house cost?” How big is the house? Where is it? Like a house, an injury case can be of enormous value, or it can be… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | February 13, 2020 | Car Accidents, Insurance, Insurance Companies

Here we go again. Legislation to eliminate PIP (personal injury protection) benefits is being taken up in the Florida legislature. It’s been tried before. Special interests kept it alive. It’s an antiquated and useless law that makes it harder for car crash victims to obtain justice. Twelve states and Puerto Rico have no-fault auto insurance… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | February 5, 2020 | Car Accidents

A car insurance policy comes with several components that provide protection for different scenarios. All drivers must carry liability insurance, at a minimum. However, if drivers elect not to purchase additional, optional coverage, they may not be able to recover compensation from their insurer for different types of damages. Our St. Petersburg car accident lawyers… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | January 10, 2020 | Car Accidents

Distracted driving is one of the top causes of car accidents in the United States, and it’s a growing problem. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), distracted driving is a “dangerous epidemic” and has increased dramatically in recent years. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that distracted driving kills… read more