Expert Witnesses for the Defense: It’s Not Just Physicians Anymore
Mark Roman | November 14, 2016 | Personal Injury
Usually, physical injuries are the focus of personal injury cases. However, accident victims sometimes suffer non-physical injuries after a trauma as well. For example, a person involved in a severe car accident may sustain a traumatic brain injury, develop post-traumatic stress disorder, or become severely depressed. Though the line can be hard to draw in… read more
How to Avoid Common Halloween Accidents
Mark Roman | October 24, 2016 | Personal Injury
Halloween can bring out the most exciting activities. From carving pumpkins and costume parties to trick-or-treating and haunted houses, it can be one of the most exciting nights in fall. If you and your family choose to participate in the festivities, it is important that you consider and practice safety precautions to avoid unnecessary and… read more
Don’t Believe Hand-Wringing About Florida Workers’ Comp Expenses
Mark Roman | October 5, 2016 | Personal Injury
A few months ago, injured workers won two legal victories in Florida workers’ compensation cases before the Florida Supreme Court. Last week, the inevitable corporate push-back opinion appeared. Mark Wilson, the President and CEO of the Florida Chamber of Commerce, wrote a column in theTampa Bay Times condemning the court decisions and calling on lawmakers… read more
Labor Day Weekend Safety: Drunk Driving Accidents
Mark Roman | September 1, 2016 | Car Accidents, news, Personal Injury
Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers wishes everyone a happy Labor Day weekend! If you and your loved ones have plans to celebrate the upcoming holiday weekend, our team of personal injury lawyers would like to remind you about the importance of making safety a priority. Statistically, Labor Day weekend has been shown to be one… 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
Can You Recognize The Signs of a Concussion?
Mark Roman | August 3, 2016 | Personal Injury
Chances are you’ve heard of concussions, especially if you’ve played sports. Although many people don’t feel concussions are serious injuries, it’s important to remember that they are in every way a form of traumatic brain injury. Whether you and your children enjoy contact sports and are gearing up for football season or an unpredictable accident… read more
Catch a Pokemon, Not an Injury
Mark Roman | July 28, 2016 | Personal Injury
Unless you’re living under a rock, you’ve heard about the Pokemon Go game by now. The game, which downloads to a smart phone as an app, allows one to visit various sites where various characters will appear on your phone screen. The app has become hugely popular in the last few weeks, with players flocking… read more
Pay Attention to Marine Safety During the Summertime Boating Season
Mark Roman | May 24, 2016 | Personal Injury
This is National Safe Boating Week. It’s no coincidence that boating safety advocates in the U.S. and Canada chose this week for an awareness campaign. While Florida boaters enjoy the water year-round, places further north are just beginning their season for boating. Peak times for boating in most of North America will be from now… read more
Five Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Trust Insurance Companies
Mark Roman | April 25, 2016 | Personal Injury
The insurance world can be complex and difficult to understand. Whether an insurance company is a large corporation or a small office found in your local neighborhood, the goal for each company is the same: to generate profit. As a result, the insurance industry has become extremely successful and profitable. Many of these companies go… read more
Do I Have Recourse for an Injury Caused by a Defective Firework?
Mark Roman | January 6, 2016 | Personal Injury
Holidays like New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July have become synonymous with tons of celebratory firework activity. Indeed, the past three decades have seen a nearly 700 percent increase in demand for all types of fireworks. While festive and fun, it is important to remember that fireworks can also be quite dangerous. According… read more