Five Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Trust Insurance Companies
John Austin | April 25, 2016 | Personal Injury
The insurance world can be complex and difficult to understand. Whether an insurance company is a large corporation or a small office found in your local neighborhood, the goal for each company is the same: to generate profit. As a result, the insurance industry has become extremely successful and profitable. Many of these companies go… read more
Do I Have Recourse for an Injury Caused by a Defective Firework?
John Austin | January 6, 2016 | Personal Injury
Holidays like New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July have become synonymous with tons of celebratory firework activity. Indeed, the past three decades have seen a nearly 700 percent increase in demand for all types of fireworks. While festive and fun, it is important to remember that fireworks can also be quite dangerous. According… read more
The Pain Pill Problem: It’s More Complex Than You Think
John Austin | January 5, 2016 | Personal Injury
By: Mark Roman Shortly before the holiday season, President Obama traveled to West Virginia to discuss this country’s pain pill problem. While announcing a new federal program to fight heroin and prescription drug abuse, he grimly noted that more Americans now die from drug overdoses than car accidents. The choice of West Virginia was no… read more
Tort Reform Misconceptions
John Austin | July 9, 2015 | Personal Injury
In the U.S., tort reform has become a conflicting political issue – and it has gained notoriety for the heated rhetoric coming from each side. A recent opinion piece published inForbes takes a firm stance regarding this rhetoric by stating that the insurance industry succeeded in “tricking” more than half the states into implementing tort… read more
Staying Safe on Fourth of July: Fireworks Safety Tips
John Austin | July 1, 2015 | Personal Injury
Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers would like to wish everyone a Happy Fourth of July! If you have plans to enjoy the coming holiday weekend, our injury lawyers would like to remind all local residents that the Fourth of July is one of the more dangerous times of year. Whether you’ll be… read more
Injured in an Orlando Theme Park? Getting Compensation for Amusement Park Injuries
John Austin | March 10, 2015 | Personal Injury
Florida is a premier destination spot in the United States because it is home to some of the most popular theme parks, such as Universal Studios and Disney World. Land is abundant in Florida, and there is plenty of space for parks to expand not only in the size of their parks, but also thrill… read more
Anti-Vaccine Debate Illustrates Misuse of Expert Testimony
John Austin | February 9, 2015 | Personal Injury
Americans were alarmed to hear that there was an outbreak of measles at Disneyland in California recently. Health officials are attributing the outbreak, at least in part, to relatively low vaccination rates among some groups of children. Even 2016 presidential candidates are now being asked for their views on whether vaccination for children should be… read more
Narcissism and the Expert Witness: A Perfect Storm
John Austin | September 23, 2014 | Personal Injury
I’ve commented before about medical expert witnesses who testify regularly for the defense industry. Those experts are paid large sums of money to testify against injured people and oppose their claims. One might wonder whether experts of this type ever got bothered by what they do. Might they feel some remorse if their testimony is… read more
5 Tips for Staying Safe This Summer
John Austin | June 6, 2014 | Personal Injury
Summer will arrive this year on June 21, and with it will come outdoor activities, fireworks, and more. In preparation for summer, Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers has provided a list of 5 tips you need for a safe summer. Contact the Clearwater Personal Injury Law Firm of Roman Austin Car Accident… read more
June Is National Safety Month!
John Austin | June 2, 2014 | Newsletter Article, Personal Injury
June is national safety month sponsored by the National Safety Council (NSC). This year’s theme is “Safety: It Takes All of Us” and focuses on informing the public on steps they can take to reduce their risk of getting in an accident. When everyone does their part, accidents can be avoided. Each week the NSC… read more