Popcorn Lung: Why It Happens and What You Can Do If You’re Sick
John Austin | December 22, 2020 | Personal Injury
Popcorn lung is a cute name for a serious condition. The condition is called bronchiolitis obliterans. It is an irreversible and progressive condition that resembles Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) to some extent. The nickname comes from the fact that the condition was first noticed among workers at a microwave popcorn processing plant. Microwave popcorn… read more
How are Pain and Suffering Damages Calculated?
John Austin | December 17, 2020 | Personal Injury
When you are injured because of someone else’s negligence or carelessness, you have the right to seek financial compensation. This is true if your injury is the result of a car accident, a slip & fall, a workplace mishap, or any other type of accident. After determining who is at-fault for the accident, you will… read more
What Should I Wear to Court?
John Austin | November 2, 2020 | Personal Injury
The Florida statutes do not prescribe a dress code that must be adopted by all Florida courts. However, certain courts and judges have adopted standard or minimum dress codes for their courtrooms. If your lawyer has not discussed court attire with you yet, you might want to ask your personal injury attorney what to wear… read more
What to Do After a Car Accident in Clearwater
Carol-Lynn Roman | October 8, 2020 | Personal Injury
Having fought for injured victims and families across the state of Florida, our legal team knows how to level the playing field for our clients when facing off against insurers that try to limit the amount they pay on claims. We also know the steps and procedures victims should take following an auto accident, and… read more
Can You Recover Compensation for Emotional Distress?
John Austin | April 17, 2020 | Personal Injury
Receiving Compensation for Emotional Distress Being involved in an accident due to another party’s negligence is a stressful experience in itself — especially if you’ve sustained a serious injury. Not only can the accident cause you to endure physical pain from your injury, but it can also bring about emotional distress. If you are suffering… read more
Medical Records are Often the Defense’s Focus in Personal Injury Trials
John Austin | June 25, 2019 | Personal Injury
As personal injury lawyers, we know every case we handle is different. We also know that every trial we participate in is different. Plaintiff’s cases get presented in many different ways, and they get defended in a myriad of ways too. Nevertheless, there are some common threads. One of the most important ones is the… read more
What a Typical Personal Injury Claim Process Looks Like
John Austin | November 28, 2018 | Personal Injury
Seeking fair and deserved compensation from a negligent party that causes you harm is unfortunately not a simple procedure. You cannot just walk up to them, ask for payment, and expect to receive it. Instead, there is an entire legal process that needs to unfold for the typical personal injury claim. To help you get… read more
How Do I Know How Much My Personal Injury Case is Worth?
John Austin | May 2, 2017 | Personal Injury
Personal injury claims provide victims who are injured by negligence with the opportunity to make a financial recovery of their damages. These damages are tangible and nontangible losses that directly result from an accident and injuries. Commonly, they include things like medical expenses, lost work wages, and a victim’s pain and suffering. While all victims… read more