Personal Injury

Mark Roman | July 4, 2023 | Personal Injury

Damages in a personal injury case are the remedy given to the injured party. Since the court cannot undo the injury, providing monetary compensation for the losses and harm is the most reasonable option.  An injured party can seek reimbursement for economic damages or financial losses. They can also seek compensation for non-economic damages, which… read more

Mark Roman | June 13, 2023 | Personal Injury

If you were injured in a car accident, slip and fall, or another type of accident, you might be able to recover compensation for your medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Most personal injury cases end in a settlement, and the accident victim receives a settlement check.  Here is everything you need to… read more

Mark Roman | May 31, 2023 | Personal Injury

If you’ve been injured due to the negligence or wrongdoing of another person or entity in Florida, you may be wondering whether you have standing to sue. In order to bring a lawsuit in Florida court, you must meet certain requirements, and one of these is having standing to sue. Here are the 3 key… read more

John Austin | May 8, 2023 | Personal Injury

Thousands of personal injury claims settle every day. The odds are good that someone is signing a settlement agreement even as you read these words. Myths abound, however, concerning the process of settlement. It is best to dispel these myths before you ever file a claim. Following is a list of common myths and an… read more

John Austin | March 3, 2023 | Personal Injury

Last year, we wrote an article about our client, Ms. Maria Garcia, who was struck by a Pinellas County School Bus while walking to her job in February 2019. The collision left our client with catastrophic injuries and extensive damages. She spent two long months in Bayfront Hospital’s Trauma Center.  Ms. Garcia sustained injuries to… read more

John Austin | February 28, 2023 | Personal Injury

Personal injuries can happen in many ways, including slips and falls, car crashes, bike accidents, or truck accidents. Victims of personal accidents struggle with physical harm, emotional injuries, and financial strain. You can pursue compensation if someone else’s negligence caused your injuries. However, insurance companies and defense attorneys may argue that you “assumed the risk”… read more

John Austin | January 17, 2023 | Personal Injury

Res ipsa loquitur is a rule of evidence that allows the plaintiff in a personal injury lawsuit to prove that the defendant was negligent without direct proof that the defendant was at fault. It is useful in many cases because, under certain circumstances, it is obvious that negligence was involved in an injury, yet impossible… read more

John Austin | January 4, 2023 | Personal Injury

If you suffered a personal injury, you may be anxious to get the money you need for your medical expenses, lost wages, and other accident-related losses. However, settling your case quickly is not always best, as you might be leaving money on the table you could desperately use.  We explain below what you can expect… read more

John Austin | January 2, 2023 | Personal Injury

Law school has a reputation as one of the toughest educational programs in our country. But how much do you really know about law school? How long does it take, and what degree do lawyers have when they come out the other side? The term “law school” can be a little generic and misleading when… read more

John Austin | December 28, 2022 | Personal Injury

Insurance companies are businesses whose ultimate purpose is to make as much money as they can. The way the insurance industry is structured gives them a disincentive to offer you a fair personal injury settlement. Instead, they will deny or minimize your claim if they can. Following is a description of some of their most… read more