Car Accidents

John Austin | February 15, 2021 | Car Accidents

Rear-end motor vehicle collisions are dangerous and stressful occurrences. Even minor car accidents can result in serious bodily harm and long-term effects. In fact, rear-end car crashes are highly likely to result in back and neck injuries for both passengers and drivers.  The medical costs for back and neck injuries can add up quickly in… read more

John Austin | February 3, 2021 | Car Accidents

Herniated discs are one of the most common spinal cord injuries doctors see after car accidents. Spinal cord injuries are severe. Following a spinal cord injury, an injured person’s mobility and function may be entirely lost or extremely limited from the location of the injury downward.  Since the location is significant to the injury’s treatment,… read more

John Austin | December 28, 2020 | Car Accidents

Florida, like every state, has various rules and laws related to driving. These laws are meant to keep everyone on the road—drivers, passengers, bicyclists, and pedestrians—safe. Ideally, every Floridian with a driver’s license remembers their driver’s ed training and the laws they learned. However, given the high number of accidents that occur every year on… read more

John Austin | December 26, 2020 | Car Accidents

Injured victims endure worsening health and financial distress after sustaining an injury in a car crash. You may be entitled to compensation after sustaining an injury in a collision caused by someone else’s negligence. Even so, you must demonstrate how the negligent party’s actions contributed to your losses. While vehicle damage patterns can provide valuable… read more

John Austin | December 25, 2020 | Car Accidents

Driving barefoot might seem unconventional, but some states are more conducive to it than others. Florida weather is hot, and activities like a day at the beach or pool might lead people to forego footwear. Most people believe driving barefoot is illegal, but it turns out that that is somewhat of an urban legend. Driving… read more

John Austin | December 24, 2020 | Car Accidents

All motorists are expected to operate their vehicles in a manner that does not endanger others on the road. Examples of driving behaviors that can place others on the road in danger include distracted driving, speeding, and drunk driving. Other driving behaviors can also increase the risk of an accident, such as following too closely… read more

John Austin | December 20, 2020 | Car Accidents

Vehophobia, a medical term for an earnest and unshakable fear of driving that interferes with one’s quality of life, is a legitimate problem.  Technically, the fear of driving following a car accident is a form of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). PTSD can be triggered by the trauma of a close call with death, the feelings… read more

Roman Austin | December 4, 2020 | Car Accidents

If you suffered from pre-existing conditions before you got into a car accident in Clearwater, you might worry that an insurance company will give you a hard time when you file a claim. In Florida, accident victims are entitled to damages – regardless of any injuries, illnesses, or health conditions that pre-dated a crash. The… read more

John Austin | November 20, 2020 | Car Accidents

When the other driver is responsible for the cause of a car accident, you might be angry or frustrated. The car accident is an inconvenience. If you are injured, you might be worried about how you will pay your bills while you are out of work. However, when you are responsible for the cause of… read more

John Austin | November 1, 2020 | Car Accidents

Thousands of children are involved in motor vehicle accidents in Florida each year. During 2019, there were 127,285 children involved in traffic crashes in Florida. At least 1,361 children sustained serious injuries, and 142 children died from the car accident.  The leading cause of death for children is injury due to transportation, according to the… read more