How to Prove Pain and Suffering After an Accident
Mark Roman | April 10, 2020 | Personal Injury
Pain and Suffering After an Accident Being involved in an accident can be a harrowing and traumatic experience — especially if you have sustained a severe or debilitating injury. If you are pursuing a personal injury claim after being in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, you are entitled to ask for compensation for… read more
Auto Insurance Refunds: A Bright Spot During a Hard Pandemic
Mark Roman | April 9, 2020 | Insurance
Mileage Has Decreased by up to 50% in Some Areas, Insurers Say Americans have gotten used to a steady stream of grim news in the last few weeks. We’ve all heard it by now: We are the world’s leader in confirmed coronavirus cases. Our economy is frozen because of necessary social distancing. Many U.S. workers… read more
The Coronavirus Has Closed Courts’ But It’s for the Better
Mark Roman | March 25, 2020 | news
The coronavirus pandemic is first on everyone’s mind these days. Every corner of the world has been affected by it. During this difficult time, many people aren’t thinking about personal injury or wrongful death claims at all. However, as lawyers who are still working (while taking appropriate precautions), we’re already seeing the consequences of the… read more
What’s the Average Settlement for a Car Accident?
Mark Roman | March 19, 2020 | Car Accidents
In the wake of a car accident, you may face mounting costs in medical bills and lost wages. As such, one of the main concerns on car accident victims’ minds is the amount their case may be worth. Below, we discuss what you may expect in a car accident settlement. What’s My Car Accident Claim… read more
3 Benefits of a Personal Injury Attorney [INFOGRAPHIC]
Mark Roman | March 12, 2020 | Personal Injury
Working with a personal injury attorney can benefit you in several ways. We illustrate three of the main benefits of an experienced attorney in the infographic below. Contact the Clearwater Personal Injury Law Firm of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers for Help Today For more information, please contact the legal team of Roman Austin Personal… read more
Why You Should Hire an Attorney After a Car Accident
Mark Roman | March 4, 2020 | Car Accidents
Car accidents are a common occurrence. In fact, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) estimates that 36,560 people died in motor vehicle crashes in 2018. Given the frequency of car accidents, you may think they are commonplace enough that you do not need to work with a personal injury attorney in the wake of… read more
Peer-to-Peer Car Rentals Raise Questions on Liability
Mark Roman | February 27, 2020 | Car Accidents
It’s the legislative season in Florida, and one of this session’s bills addresses “peer-to-peer” car rentals. Peer-to-peer rentals are just what they sound like: Rather than renting a car from a big company like Hertz or Avis, you rent a car from another person. The practice has been compared to renting out a home on… read more
Ask an Attorney: How Much Is My Car Crash Case Worth?
Mark Roman | February 21, 2020 | Car Accidents
We get asked this question all the time. Sometimes at the first meeting with a new client. It’s a perfectly reasonable question. Unfortunately, it’s like asking: “how much does a house cost?” How big is the house? Where is it? Like a house, an injury case can be of enormous value, or it can be… read more
Will We Finally Be Free of Florida’s No-Fault Law?
Mark Roman | February 13, 2020 | Car Accidents, Insurance, Insurance Companies
Here we go again. Legislation to eliminate PIP (personal injury protection) benefits is being taken up in the Florida legislature. It’s been tried before. Special interests kept it alive. It’s an antiquated and useless law that makes it harder for car crash victims to obtain justice. Twelve states and Puerto Rico have no-fault auto insurance… read more
Components of a Car Insurance Policy
Mark Roman | February 5, 2020 | Car Accidents
A car insurance policy comes with several components that provide protection for different scenarios. All drivers must carry liability insurance, at a minimum. However, if drivers elect not to purchase additional, optional coverage, they may not be able to recover compensation from their insurer for different types of damages. Our Clearwater personal injury attorneys discuss… read more