Personal Injury Blog

John Austin | March 25, 2025 | Firm News

The legal team at Roman Austin Car Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that founding attorney Mark Roman has been reaffirmed as a member of The National Trial Lawyers (NTL) – Civil Plaintiff – Top 100 Trial Lawyers in Florida. This prestigious recognition highlights Mr. Roman’s dedication, skill, and leadership in personal… read more

John Austin | March 24, 2025 | Uber & Lyft Accidents

Uber and Lyft make getting around easy, but accidents can still happen. If you were in a rideshare accident, you may be wondering who is responsible and if you can file a lawsuit. These cases can be confusing because multiple insurance companies may be involved, but they can also be worth a lot of money. … read more

John Austin | March 21, 2025 | Uber & Lyft Accidents

Rideshare services such as Uber and Lyft have become increasingly popular. However, the increase in rideshare vehicles on Florida roads has also led to an increase in rideshare accidents. An experienced personal injury lawyer can help a rideshare accident victim recover compensation for injuries and other damages after a crash. Nearly one-third of rideshare drivers… read more

John Austin | March 20, 2025 | Uber & Lyft Accidents

In Florida’s busy streets, rideshare services like Uber and Lyft have become increasingly popular. They offer convenience and affordability, but accidents still happen. When they do, the consequences can be serious.  Understanding how these crashes occur is key to preventing them and safeguarding your rights if you become a victim. In this blog post, we’ll… read more

John Austin | March 5, 2025 | Car Accidents

If you have been involved in a car accident in Florida, you may not know whether your license can be suspended after an accident. In some cases, an accident can lead to a license suspension, but this depends on the circumstances of the crash, liability, and compliance with state laws. Understanding the situations that may… read more

John Austin | March 4, 2025 | Workers' Compensation

Florida requires most employers to purchase workers’ compensation insurance for their employees. Workers who are injured on the job can receive workers’ comp benefits. However, workers’ compensation laws exempt some businesses from the requirement. If your employer does not have workers’ compensation insurance, talk with a lawyer to determine if your employer is exempt. Overview… read more

John Austin | March 3, 2025 | Motorcycle Accidents

Many people assume that parking a motorcycle is just like parking any other vehicle. In reality, Florida has specific rules and regulations that riders need to know. Even something as simple as where and how you park can impact your safety—and your wallet. In some areas, you might receive fines if you ignore posted signs… read more

John Austin | February 28, 2025 | Personal Injury

A deposition is a pretrial evidence-gathering procedure. At a deposition, you will be on the ‘hot seat.’ The opposing party’s lawyer will cross-examine you, searching for information to use against you at trial or in settlement negotiations. You will need help from a lawyer who can teach you how to prepare for a deposition. Giving… read more

John Austin | February 27, 2025 | Car Accidents

If you drive any vehicle manufactured in the United States within the last 25 years, it is equipped with airbags. These devices are estimated to have saved more than 50,000 lives over the last 38 years. Although they are designed to deploy in the event of a motor vehicle crash, they do not always do… read more

John Austin | February 26, 2025 | Product Liability

When you buy a product, you expect it to be safe. Unfortunately, sometimes products are defective and can cause serious injuries. If a dangerous product has harmed you, you may have a case under product liability law. But what is product liability? It’s a legal concept that holds manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, and sellers responsible if… read more