Car Accidents

John Austin | October 3, 2022 | Car Accidents

Hurricanes and tropical storms can cause damage to homes, businesses, and vehicles due to flooding and high winds. These storms cost Americans billions of dollars each year, and Hurricane Ian is predicted to be one of the most expensive storms in U.S. history. Continue reading to learn what you should do with a damaged car… read more

John Austin | September 26, 2022 | Car Accidents

Florida law requires any driver involved in an accident that results in injury, death, or property damage over $500 to report the accident to the local police department. Florida Highway Patrol may respond to the accident scene and prepare an accident report. You may need a copy of this report to help with your insurance… read more

John Austin | August 30, 2022 | Car Accidents

If you have small children, one fun rite of passage for traveling is graduating from a car seat to a booster seat and finally to an adult seat belt. Giving up the car seat for good is an exciting time for children since it means they “aren’t babies anymore.”  But for parents, it’s more important… read more

John Austin | August 17, 2022 | Car Accidents

Sometimes, you can do everything right and still end up in an accident. Maybe a distracted driver rear-ends you. Maybe someone blew through a red light and T-bones you.  Whatever the case, you probably know that the right move is to pull over and exchange insurance information with the other driver. But what happens if… read more

John Austin | August 11, 2022 | Car Accidents

Allstate is one of the largest car insurance companies in the United States. Many drivers in Florida have Allstate as their insurance provider.  Unfortunately, insurance companies have a poor reputation for treating accident victims fairly. They use various strategies to reduce the cost of car accident claims. Therefore, it can be challenging to receive compensation… read more

John Austin | July 27, 2022 | Car Accidents

One of the most common causes of collisions in Florida is brake checking. Brake-checking accidents put drivers and others on the road in unnecessary danger. If you’ve suffered a brake-checking car accident and you’re unsure of what to do next, consult with a car accident attorney in Florida. A St. Petersburg car accident lawyer has… read more

John Austin | July 12, 2022 | Car Accidents

“Don’t worry; the most dangerous part of your flight is the drive to the airport!” is something that most people with a fear of flying have heard. But this isn’t as reassuring as you might think. Statistics show that more people suffer catastrophic injuries or death from car accidents than plane crashes. However, thousands more… read more

John Austin | June 20, 2022 | Car Accidents

Imagine that you’re heading home from work, mentally running through the list of essentials you need to pick up. You’re passing through an intersection a block from the grocery store when a sudden impact wrenches your neck and sends your car flying. You’ve been T-boned.  T-bone car accidents happen every day, usually at intersections. These… read more

John Austin | June 3, 2022 | Car Accidents

If you’ve been in a auto accident in Florida, you’re probably full of questions, including whether you have to report the accident.  Suppose a car accident causes damage to a vehicle or other property but doesn’t meet the criteria for a police report. In that case, it still has to be reported within ten days… read more

John Austin | February 14, 2022 | Car Accidents

Airbags are intended to prevent serious and fatal car accident injuries. However, airbags may not deploy during every car accident.  Airbags are meant to be an effective, life-saving device. When airbags fail because of defective design or manufacturing, serious or fatal injuries may occur. If your airbag fails to deploy during a car accident, you… read more