Debt Collector Confusion Comes Up Again in Student Loan Lawsuits

Several years ago, court systems all over the country were in turmoil because of the home foreclosure crisis. First, courts got flooded with foreclosure cases. After that, courts struggled to figure out what to do when banks and other financial institutions were caught creating phony loan documents to try and show they held the mortgages… read more

Drugged Driving Truck Accidents: What You Should Know

Trucking companies and truck drivers have an obligation to take reasonable measures that ensure public safety. They must also comply with numerous rules and regulations. This is because the risks of truck accidents, especially risks for catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, exceed those posed by most other auto accidents involving smaller vehicles. After all, commercial… read more

The Game May Be Rigged Against Plaintiffs In Federal Court

Members of the public don’t generally spend much time worrying about the difference between our nation’s state and federal courts. Many are only dimly aware that we have those separate court systems in the first place. The same cannot be said for lawyers. Attorneys spend a lot of time worrying about whether their cases will… read more

5 Best Ways to Avoid a Bicycle Accident This Summer

Bicycling is a popular pastime, mode of transportation, and form of exercise year-round, but summer months historically see an increase in the number of accidents, injuries, and deaths involving cyclists. With more motorists, more out-of-state drivers, and statistical increases in impaired driving, the summer can be a dangerous time for anyone who ventures onto public… read more

Enjoy Summer, but Be Safe!

As we head into the July 4th holiday, many Americans are looking forward to traveling, having picnics, and gathering with friends and family. While we encourage everyone to have a good time, we urge them to be sensible about how they do it. In case you haven’t heard them, we start with the depressing statistics…. read more

Underinsured Driver Accidents: What to Do

Most people are aware that when they are injured in a car accident that they didn’t cause, they can seek compensation from the insurance company of the driver who hit them. But what happens if the driver who caused your accident doesn’t have enough insurance to cover all of your damages? Worse, what if they… read more

4 Boating Accident Prevention Tips

Boating is a fun recreational pastime during hot Florida summers, but if certain precautions aren’t taken, a fun day out on the ocean or lake can become dangerous. At Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers, we care about your safety and the safety of your family. If you plan on boating this summer, consider the following… read more

Extraordinary Cycling Feat Completed in Tampa

This blog usually discusses legal issues and topics. Once in a while, though, something else is important enough to be worth mentioning here. This is one such story. A Tampa area woman just set a world record for cycling. Amanda Coker, 24, just finished riding more than 86,500 miles in one year. This number is… read more

Defective Car Parts & Injury Claims

Most auto accidents are caused by driver error, which means that victims typically hold the at-fault driver liable for their damages. Not all accidents are caused by driver negligence, however. In some cases, defective and unsafe auto parts can lead to critical malfunction or failure that causes car accidents. When a defective auto part is… read more

How Do I Know How Much My Personal Injury Case is Worth?

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