Car Crashes Aren’t “Just an Accident”

By: Mark Roman Car crashes are always someone’s fault. There were more than 374,000 traffic crashes in Florida in 2015. And we are well on pace for similar numbers for 2016. About 160,000 involved injuries and there were almost 3,000 fatalities. Insurance companies and their defense lawyers love to call these “accidents”. They even suggest… read more

4 Ways to Avoid Drunk Driving Accidents This Spring Break

With spring break right around the corner, many people are getting ready to visit new places, hang out by the pool, and relax in good company. Of course, many people who take advantage of this vacation time will want to enjoy a few alcoholic beverages to unwind. As a result, the roads can become a… read more

5 Tips to Keep Your Family Safe While Traveling During Spring Break

With spring break just around the corner, many young individuals and families will be traveling to different cities to enjoy new views, the outdoors, and friends. Of course, time on the road means higher risks for serious car accidents. To keep yourself, your friends, and your family safe when traveling this spring, consider the following… read more

Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers Earns a $4,356,000.00 Verdict for a Car Accident Victim

On Monday, August 6, 2012, a car accident victim, who was represented by Mark S. Roman and Morgan L. Gaynor of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers, was rear-ended by an employee of Mercedes-Benz in Melbourne. Immediately after the collision, healthcare professionals rendered the plaintiff unconscious and stated that she suffered the following injuries: The plaintiff… read more

Drowsy Driving Lands Amongst NTSB’s 2016 Most Wanted List

Most people have felt it at least once before. You are driving along and all of a sudden, you are hit with a wave of drowsiness and fatigue. But, did you know this can be an extremely dangerous condition for you and other drivers on the road? It’s true.In fact, the National Transportation Safety Board… read more

Don’t Spoil Your Holidays With Impaired Driving

The dark side of the holidays is no big secret. For years, study after study has shown that impaired driving spikes during the holidays. And while New Year’s Day is not really the most dangerous day of the year to drive, the fact remains that alcohol-related driving deaths still spike around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New… read more

Why National Impaired Driving Prevention Month Matters

As we wish everyone Happy Holidays and prepare to take some time to enjoy the season with our friends and families, our legal team at Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers would like to remind everyone to be safe – especially on the roadways. This time of year has become notorious for surges in drunk driving… read more

What You Can Do to Avoid a Thanksgiving Car Accident

Before Thanksgiving, families, friends, children, and pets all travel from their hometowns to their loved ones’ houses where they gather around the dinner table to enjoy feasts and great conversation. Of course, because many people will be traveling before, during, and after the holiday, road conditions can become dangerous. To help keep you and your… read more

Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs of Spinal Cord Injuries

After an auto accident, even a minor one, take a moment to stop, let the initial shock subside, and assess how you truly feel. This is especially important if you felt an injury to your neck or back. The sheer force of an accident can cause the neck to whip around unnaturally, which is why… read more

What You Need to Know About Head Injuries Following an Auto Accident

Head injuries are notorious for being difficult to diagnose, treat, and predict. As auto accidents are among the leading cause of head injuries, also known as traumatic brain injuries (TBI), it becomes important to take head trauma into consideration following any type of motor vehicle accident, no matter how inconsequential or severe it may seem…. read more