Personal Injury Blog

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | July 28, 2020 | news

As July ends, the coronavirus pandemic is not letting up. Floridians who were hoping the worst was over in May or June now find that infection rates across their state are worse than ever. Parents and school employees are thus facing the coming school year with fear and trepidation. Administrators, who’ve been given the mandate… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | July 23, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents, Personal Injury

Motorcycle Crash Injuries Explained The National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that the number of motorcyclists in the U.S. killed has dropped since 2018. However, that doesn’t change the fact that motorcycle riders consistently make the top list of traffic fatalities year after year. For motorcyclists who are fortunate enough to survive a… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | July 17, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents

Understanding Florida Helmet Laws Riding a motorcycle can be a leisurely way to spend the day. However, it goes without saying that riders are at a higher risk of being involved in a motorcycle crash. While it’s impossible to predict a motorcycle accident, you should always heed safety precautions before you go out for a… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | July 8, 2020 | news

Observers of the U.S. Supreme Court have had plenty of things to talk about this term. Mainstream media have described recent decisions in favor of abortion rights, the DACA program, and LGBTQ rights as surprising, given the Court’s current conservative majority. This kind of liberal/conservative lens oversimplifies what judges do. Judges are not political—at least… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | June 19, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists and Lane-Splitting Getting out for a ride on your motorcycle is certainly a fun activity. Whether you are riding to the beach or going for an extended tour of your town, it’s no secret that motorcyclists are more likely to be involved in a severe accident than other motorists. Even though there are road… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | June 10, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle Road Hazards Explained Motorcycle rides on Florida roads can be a carefree way to spend your day. However, motorcyclists are more vulnerable to sustaining an injury should they be involved in an accident. There are many ways a motorcycle accident can happen. From riding over potholes to missing traffic signs, knowing what to watch… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | June 8, 2020 | Motorcycle Accidents

How Do Motorcycle Accidents Happen? Many Floridians like to get out on the open road and enjoy the pleasures that motorcycle riding can bring. Although it’s a fun and carefree way to spend your day, motorcyclists are more prone to road hazards than motorists — and their size and lack of certain safeguards, like seatbelts… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | June 1, 2020 | Car Accidents

Since March, many Americans have had to tighten their budgets as the pandemic has tilted us toward a recession. For those who have lost jobs or had their hours cut, reducing monthly spending may be necessary. Many of our discretionary budgets have already decreased with restaurants and other entertainment venues closed, but that may not… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | May 22, 2020 | Insurance

It has been a terribly long two months since COVID-19 began visibly spreading through our communities. While some states have relaxed their shutdown rules, we are a long way from returning to normal. For many small and medium businesses, the hardship has only just begun. Even those that are allowed to open may not have… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | May 20, 2020 | Car Accidents

Accidents Have Decreased Overall, but Serious Injuries May Be on the Rise As government officials and public health experts have urged people to stay home unless conducting necessary business, cars have become much less central in many of our lives. For those who must still go to work or run essential errands, the roads have… read more