Personal Injury

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | February 28, 2025 | Personal Injury

A deposition is a pretrial evidence-gathering procedure. At a deposition, you will be on the ‘hot seat.’ The opposing party’s lawyer will cross-examine you, searching for information to use against you at trial or in settlement negotiations. You will need help from a lawyer who can teach you how to prepare for a deposition. Giving… read more

Mark Roman | February 18, 2025 | Personal Injury

Accidents can result in all manner of harm, including catastrophic injuries like hemiplegia. Hemiplegia is not a condition but a symptom of serious spinal cord and brain injuries that result in paralysis.  If you suffered losses because of someone else’s negligent or wrongful conduct, it may be possible to file a claim and receive compensation…. read more

Mark Roman | February 14, 2025 | Personal Injury

The typical remedy for a work-related injury is a workers’ compensation claim rather than suing your employer. The key benefit of filing a workers’ compensation claim is that you do not need to prove your employer’s negligence—you may even be eligible for compensation if you were at fault. However, the downside is that workers’ compensation… read more

Mark Roman | February 7, 2025 | Personal Injury

A recent study from KFF shows that nearly 1 in 8 adults have tried Ozempic or some other GLP-1 medication. The same data shows that roughly 15 million people are currently taking some form of the medication. While the weight loss benefits of Ozempic and other GLP-1 drugs are widely known, there are some side… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | January 6, 2025 | Personal Injury

Many accident cases are fairly straightforward. You file a claim with the at-fault party’s insurance company. However, in some cases, the at-fault party may be the government, such as a city. The city or its employees may have created conditions that led to your injuries. In these situations, you may be able to file a… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | January 4, 2025 | Personal Injury

Many people are unaware they can sue the state for a personal injury in Florida. Most states and government entities are protected by sovereign immunity, which means you cannot sue the state unless they give you permission.  Florida Statute §768.28 waives sovereign immunity for most personal injuries caused by negligence. Therefore, you can file a… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | January 3, 2025 | Personal Injury

Depositions usually occur after a lawsuit has been filed but before the case goes to trial. During a deposition, attorneys from both sides question witnesses. This can include asking questions of the accident victim under oath. This process allows both parties to understand the strengths and weaknesses of the case before stepping into the courtroom. … read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | January 2, 2025 | Personal Injury

When most people think of an attorney or lawyer, they often picture courtroom drama—intense cross-examinations, surprise witnesses, and dramatic revelations. However, the reality is that many lawyers spend their time on tasks that aren’t as flashy but are equally crucial. They may be drafting contracts, negotiating settlements, or handling other legal matters outside the courtroom…. read more

John C. Austin | 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

Mark Roman | 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