Can I Drop My Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Coverage?
Roman Austin Car Accident and 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
Business Owners: Exploring Insurance Coverage for COVID-19
Roman Austin Car Accident and 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
Shutdowns Leading to Increased Speeding, Serious Accidents
Roman Austin Car Accident and 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
How Much Does a Car Accident Lawyer Cost?
Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | May 15, 2020 | Car Accidents
The Cost of Hiring a Car Accident Lawyer Being involved in a car crash is stressful enough — and when a victim sustains an injury from that accident, it can add even more stress. Many people who suffer injuries from a car accident often don’t know where to turn for help. They may not exercise… read more
It’s Bike Safety Month. Here Are Tips for Riders & Drivers.
Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | May 13, 2020 | Bicycle Accidents
Every May, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) hosts Bicycle Safety Month to remind both riders and drivers how to share the road. As avid bikers, our team at Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers fully supports this awareness and education effort. Though this May looks nothing like any of us could… read more
Small & Medium Business Insurance Claims During the Pandemic
Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | May 12, 2020 | Articles
Business Owners Who Are Struggling Due to COVID-19 Could Be Able to Receive Insurance to Cover Their Losses Like many “non-essential” businesses, we’ve been asked to close our offices to avoid spreading the novel coronavirus. Though this has come as an inconvenience, we consider ourselves relatively lucky, overall. Our team has settled into a work-from-home… read more
How to Speak With a Claims Adjuster
Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | May 1, 2020 | Car Accidents
Understanding the Claims Adjustment Process The role of a claims adjuster is to investigate car accident claims to assess the extent of damages and who is responsible. When it comes to speaking with an insurance claims adjuster, what you say can have an impact on your claim. Here’s how to protect yourself. When Will You… read more
Can You Recover Compensation for Emotional Distress?
Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | 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
How to Prove Pain and Suffering After an Accident
Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | 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
Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | 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