Are Bicyclists Ever Responsible for Their Own Injuries?
Mark Roman | April 17, 2017 | Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists have virtually no protection against passenger vehicles, trucks, and other motorists on the road. Because of this, bicycle accidents are known for devastating results, often with riders suffering serious injuries. While all bicycle accidents are unique, many are caused by the negligence of other drivers who fail in their legal obligation to take reasonable… read more
Suing Over a Defective Bicycle
Mark Roman | April 12, 2017 | Bicycle Accidents
Bicyclists have little in the way of protection, which makes riders highly vulnerable to suffering injuries in accidents. While many bicycle accidents are caused by the negligence of others, including negligent drivers, some are caused by unsafe and defective bikes. Just as with a bicycle accident case involving negligent drivers, riders have the opportunity to… read more
3 Things You Should Know About Bicycle Safety
Mark Roman | February 9, 2017 | Bicycle Accidents
There are many benefits to bicycling, including physical fitness and cutting back on pollution. Unfortunately, the many people who choose to commute or exercise on bike face some of the greatest risks on our roadways – including risks of serious and even fatal injuries. Statistically, the state of Florida has one of the highest concentrations… read more
Designated On-Road Bicycle Lanes Are Not Danger-Free
Mark Roman | September 12, 2016 | Bicycle Accidents
An article published by The Age found that out of 200 bicyclists, one in five stated they were riding in on-road cycling lanes when they were injured in accidents involving passenger vehicles. A majority of the accidents occurred when a motorist turned into the path of an oncoming bicyclist or when a bicyclist turned left… read more
Let’s End the Confusion About Bikes and Traffic
Mark Roman | August 17, 2016 | Bicycle Accidents
Part of our firm’s practices is representing people who suffer injuries as pedestrians or bicycle riders. We see a large number of preventable accidents in these cases. Unfortunately, many people make tragic mistakes because they don’t understand the rights and responsibilities of bike riders and drivers. Here are a few common misconceptions: Bicycle riders using… read more
Back to School Safety Month: Make Safety a Priority
Mark Roman | August 10, 2016 | Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Child Injuries, Newsletter Article, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury
Summer is coming to end and kids across the country are returning, or preparing their return, to the classroom. The month of August is also Back-to-School Safety Month! If your child is going back to school, Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers would like to remind you about the importance of making safety a top item… read more
Are Road Sharrows Really Benefiting Bicyclists?
Mark Roman | February 10, 2016 | Bicycle Accidents
Recently, a study published by the University of Colorado Denver has shown that shared lane markings, also referred to as sharrows, are not actually benefiting bicyclists at all. To determine whether sharrows were actually making the roads safer for cyclists, researchers examined a number of safety outcomes throughout Chicago. Some areas received designated bike lanes,… read more
Florida Funds Additional Pedestrian / Bicycle Trails
Mark Roman | July 2, 2015 | Bicycle Accidents
A little less than a year ago, we reported that Florida would be funding construction of a continuous pedestrian trail across the state known as the Coast to Coast Connector. This year, there is more good news for pedestrians and bicyclists. An additional $25 million in annual funding has been approved to construct and maintain… read more
Commute on Two Wheels for National Bike to Work Week
Mark Roman | May 9, 2015 | Bicycle Accidents
This year’s National Bike to Work Week is May 11th through 15th. While this week-long nationwide event has existed since 1956, it has gotten greater attention in the last several years as more Americans have turned to bike commuting. The benefits of riding rather than driving are obvious. Just a few are: (1) saving the… read more
National Bike Month Is Approaching! Are Florida Cyclists Protected?
Mark Roman | March 31, 2015 | Bicycle Accidents
March is Florida Bike Month, and National Bike Month is celebrated every May, which is just around the corner. In our state, the mass expanse of the land and highways running through it make it a region where the car reigns supreme. The state’s car culture is alive and well, and this is evidence by… read more