How a Personal Injury Lawyer Can Help if You’re Being Blamed for an Accident
Mark Roman | February 16, 2024 | Personal Injury
It’s difficult enough to experience an accident, especially if you suffer an injury. It gets even worse if the other party tries to blame you for it. When this happens, you almost certainly need a personal injury lawyer to help you defend yourself. Florida law offers many possible defenses. The Elements of a Personal Injury… read more
What Types of Cases Do Personal Injury Lawyers Handle?
Mark Roman | February 7, 2024 | Personal Injury
Personal injury lawyers in the Tampa Bay area handle claims against those who caused an injury to another person through negligence, accidents, or wrongful acts. A personal injury can be physical, mental, or both. Personal injury claims fall under the category of tort law. A tort is an act (or failure to act) that causes… read more
Symptoms of a Fractured Sternum
Mark Roman | January 24, 2024 | Personal Injury
The sternum or breastbone is the long, flat bone in the center of your chest connecting to your ribs to form the anterior rib cage. It’s one of the longest and largest flat bones in the body and supports the clavicles while protecting the heart and lungs. A broken or fractured sternum is one of… read more
Questions to Ask a Lawyer After a Car Accident in Clearwater, FL
Carol-Lynn Roman | November 27, 2023 | Personal Injury
Did you sustain injuries in a Clearwater, Florida car accident? You’re likely confused and stressed about what’s to come next. You don’t have to go through this challenging process alone. Our Clearwater car accident lawyers are here for you. Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers is here to answer any questions you may… read more
Do I Need a Lawyer After a Hit-and-Run Accident in Clearwater?
Carol-Lynn Roman | November 23, 2023 | Personal Injury
Given the results of a study conducted by the American Automobile Association, it’s easy to say that Florida has a hit-and-run accident problem. The state falls in the top three of those with the highest rates of fatal hit-and-run crashes per 100K residents, alongside Louisiana and New Mexico. As such, it’s natural for crash victims… read more
What To Do When Injured in a Car Accident
Carol-Lynn Roman | November 23, 2023 | Personal Injury
Knowing what to do when injured in a car accident in Clearwater, FL, can preserve your legal right to compensation. Both your no-fault insurer and the at-fault driver’s liability insurer can use your words and actions after a crash to deny your insurance claims. A Clearwater car accident attorney can guide you through the process… read more
Can I Fire My Personal Injury Lawyer if I Am Unhappy With Them?
Mark Roman | November 23, 2023 | Personal Injury
Sustaining a personal injury can be traumatizing and overwhelming for you and your family. Deciding to move forward with a legal claim is an important decision, and hiring a lawyer to help you through the process is generally a wise move. But what are your options if you’re not happy with the attorney you’ve selected… read more
Golf Cart And Child Safety: Tips To Avoid Injury
Mark Roman | November 13, 2023 | Personal Injury
An estimated 6,500 children are hurt every year in golf cart accidents throughout the United States. And in a state like Florida, where golf carts can be a common sight in residential communities and suburbs and share the streets with cars and trucks, this danger is often amplified. Because golf carts can lack many of… read more
C2 Fractures: The Hangman’s Fractures
Mark Roman | September 29, 2023 | Personal Injury
Spinal fractures can cause severe pain if left untreated. One of the most common spinal fractures to happen in a car accident is the hangman’s fracture. This is a specific kind of break of the C2 vertebra. If you have a hangman’s fracture or think you might, here’s what you need to know. What Is… read more
Symptoms of a Broken Tailbone
Mark Roman | September 13, 2023 | Personal Injury
Certain accidents and events can cause extensive trauma to the body. A broken tailbone is one of the numerous types of injuries you could experience. Damage to the tailbone is less common, so you may be unaware of your injury. Therefore, it’s helpful to know what signs and symptoms to look out for to get… read more