Personal Injury

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | December 16, 2024 | Personal Injury

Rideshare services are becoming increasingly popular in Clearwater, FL, and across the U.S., with profits expected to reach $54 billion annually by 2027. As the number of drivers and riders grows, it’s more important than ever to prioritize your safety when using these services. Follow these steps to ensure a safe rideshare experience: 1. Choose… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | December 13, 2024 | Personal Injury

Driving for a ride-sharing service is a popular and worthwhile means for drivers to make money on their own terms. However, not just any person or vehicle can drive for these companies. Both Uber and Lyft, for instance, have fairly strict requirements for drivers and the vehicles they use, which are discussed briefly below.  Driver… read more

Mark Roman | November 8, 2024 | Personal Injury

A personal injury claim is a dispute between two or more parties regarding the cause of an injury or accident. The injured party seeks compensation for the damages caused by the other party’s actions. Most personal injury cases are resolved through settlement negotiations or mediation. However, an injured party can file a personal injury lawsuit… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | November 8, 2024 | Personal Injury

Loss of income and loss of potential earnings are two of several components of the economic damages that are available to someone who lost income, or who anticipates losing income, because of a personal injury caused by someone else. Loss of income is easy to calculate under many (but not all) circumstances. Loss of earning… read more

Mark Roman | September 19, 2024 | Personal Injury

Neck injuries are among the most common types of car accident injuries. Whiplash is often used as a catch-all for unexplained neck pain. However, whiplash is a serious injury that can cause long-term symptoms. Furthermore, the whipping motion that causes whiplash could also cause spinal cord injuries, concussions, and traumatic brain injury. If you sustained… read more

John C. Austin | September 14, 2024 | Personal Injury

A collision between a bicycle and a motor vehicle can be catastrophic because of a bicycle’s lack of frame protection. Fortunately, under most circumstances, Florida’s insurance laws offer significant compensation for bicycle accidents.  First Things First: Florida’s No-Fault Traffic Accident Compensation System If you suffer a Florida bicycle accident with a motor vehicle, your personal… read more

Mark Roman | September 13, 2024 | Personal Injury

Intentional torts and negligence torts are two different types of civil wrongs that can prompt a court to award compensation to an injured victim. The main difference between the two is the perpetrator’s mental state at the time of the commission of the act.  Examples of Intentional Torts Following are some common examples of intentional… read more

Mark Roman | August 29, 2024 | Personal Injury

You might not suspect that hair straightener products could cause cancer, but it is possible. Thousands of women from all over the United States have filed personal injury lawsuits against hair straightening product manufacturers. Defendants in these lawsuits include the manufacturers of  African Pride, DAX, Organic Root Stimulator, and SoftSheen Carson.  Initial Lawsuits Cancer victims… read more

Mark Roman | July 22, 2024 | Personal Injury

The class action lawsuit is a decade-old legal innovation that, in essence, merges multiple claims into a single lawsuit. Class action lawsuits are efficient for the judicial system because they prevent the court system from breaking down under the weight of a multitude of individual lawsuits.  Despite this efficiency, class actions take just as much… read more

Mark Roman | July 2, 2024 | Personal Injury

Busch Gardens is a favorite destination for Tampa Bay locals and visitors. It’s part zoo, part theme park, and it promises an enjoyable way to spend your day in Florida. Unless you get injured, that is.  If you’re harmed while visiting Busch Gardens, you’re probably wondering who should be responsible for your injuries, expenses, and… read more