Personal Injury Blog

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | September 10, 2019 | Personal Injury

Most people don’t think much about maritime disasters unless they go see a movie like Titanic. That hasn’t been true this week, though. Two U.S. maritime disasters on two different oceans have garnered great public attention. The first was a horrible boat fire off the coast of California which killed 34 people. Apparently, the fire… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | August 26, 2019 | Insurance

Insurance companies behave in highly questionable ways when investigating their own customers for insurance fraud, a new article on the news site Buzzfeed reveals. The article, titled “Insurance Companies Are Paying Cops To Investigate Their Own Customers,” describes several situations where insurance companies accused their policyholders of crimes— even when they did no more than… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | August 16, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents

Whether you are a new motorcycle rider or an experienced biker, it is in your best interest to practice basic motorcycle safety. Read up on these tips to stay safe on the road. Choose the Right Bike When shopping for a bike, make sure to select one that fits your body frame. On an ideal… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | August 14, 2019 | news

The shocking death of Jeffrey Epstein has precluded what promised to be a sensational criminal trial. Many of Epstein’s alleged victims were looking forward to facing Epstein in person and telling a jury about the magnitude of his crimes. Now, of course, they will never get that chance. Fortunately, there are still civil claims available… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | August 8, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists are at a higher risk of sustaining serious or fatal injuries during accidents. In order to protect yourself on the road and reduce the probability of a crash, review these maintenance tips to keep your motorcycle in good condition. Brakes Perform regular visual inspections and walking tests to ensure your brakes are functioning normally…. read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | August 2, 2019 | Pedestrian Accidents

Cases where cars hit pedestrians or bicyclists are often the most serious cases we handle. While car-to-car collisions can, and do, produce injuries, cars hitting pedestrians often cause even greater injuries. The mismatch is obvious when a human body is struck by a metal box weighing several thousand pounds. That’s bad enough, but there is… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | July 17, 2019 | Brain Injuries

As cities like Tampa agree to let electric scooters onto public streets, riders and drivers alike could see a major increase in road collisions – and fatal injuries for e-scooter riders. Such was the case in June, when one unfortunate Tampa man was struck by a semitrailer truck while riding an e-scooter. Caused when scooter… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | July 16, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents

Statistically, motorcyclists are at a higher risk of sustaining serious or fatal injuries during a traffic accident. 5,286 motorcyclists were killed in traffic accidents in 2016, a 5.1% increase from the previous year. Florida had the highest rate of motorcycle fatalities during that year. Get the facts on Florida motorcycle accident statistics below. If you… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | July 8, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are inherently more dangerous than traditional passenger vehicle accidents, as motorcycles lack the same protection that cars provide. As such, thousands of motorcycle accidents occur each year, many of them resulting in fatalities. In fact, 5,286 motorcyclists were killed in accidents in 2016; Florida was the state with the most motorcycle fatalities that… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers | July 2, 2019 | news

For many years, Florida has adhered to the Frye standard for the admission of expert testimony in civil cases. In the wake of a landmark ruling from the new Florida Supreme Court, however, the more widely-accepted Daubert evidence standard has now taken immediate effect. This ruling represents a significant shift from previous precedent, and it… read more