Personal Injury Blog

Mark Roman | June 29, 2022 | Articles

Dropping your vehicle off at a service center is something that virtually all vehicle owners are familiar with. Over the lifespan of a passenger car or truck, there are many types of necessary maintenance.  However, most people drop their cars off for service without considering the possible downsides. Consumers should be able to trust that… read more

Mark Roman | June 22, 2022 | Bicycle Accidents

Florida traffic laws require bicyclists to follow traffic rules when riding their bikes on New Port Richey streets and roads. Riders can be arrested for bicycle DUI if they ride their bicycles while under the influence. Bicyclists could face criminal and civil penalties for drunk bicycling.  What Are the DUI Laws in Florida? A person… read more

Mark Roman | June 20, 2022 | Car Accidents

Imagine that you’re heading home from work, mentally running through the list of essentials you need to pick up. You’re passing through an intersection a block from the grocery store when a sudden impact wrenches your neck and sends your car flying. You’ve been T-boned.  T-bone car accidents happen every day, usually at intersections. These… read more

Mark Roman | June 15, 2022 | Bicycle Accidents

Bicyclists are particularly at risk of injury in traffic accidents. As a bicyclist, you should know and obey all of the bicycle laws in Florida. Although all of the laws are important, some are more relevant than others.  Bicycles Are Classified as Vehicles Under Florida law, bicycles are considered vehicles. This means bicyclists have to… read more

Mark Roman | June 10, 2022 | Brain Injuries

Whenever an injury occurs to the head, it’s important to seek immediate treatment to determine the extent of the damage. Brain injuries may occur in a variety of different situations, such as a fall, a sports injury, or a car crash.  The extent of the damage isn’t always immediately apparent, especially if there is no… read more

Mark Roman | June 10, 2022 | Brain Injuries

After sustaining a head injury, it’s important to see a doctor to rule out the potential for more serious damage to the brain or skull. Brain injuries, especially when left untreated, can result in further damage to the body, and in some cases, they may be fatal.  If you have been in an accident, sustained… read more

Mark Roman | June 3, 2022 | Car Accidents

If you’ve been in a car accident in Florida, you’re probably full of questions, including whether you have to report the accident.  Suppose a car accident causes damage to a vehicle or other property but doesn’t meet the criteria for a police report. In that case, it still has to be reported within ten days… read more

Mark Roman | May 25, 2022 | Florida Law

Did you know that the word “jaywalking” doesn’t exist in any Florida regulations? It is simply slang that has been in use since the early 20th century. Even though the term has no legal meaning, it is well understood by the general public. Jaywalking is the act of crossing a road by a pedestrian at… read more

Mark Roman | May 24, 2022 | Truck Accidents

Commercial trucks are the undisputed kings of the road. Weighing in at double-digit tons, they are significantly larger than almost any other vehicles on the road. Because tractor-trailers are so large, they create a level of danger that other vehicles don’t. To combat this, they are held to restrictions that most other vehicles aren’t. In… read more

Mark Roman | May 21, 2022 | Uber & Lyft Accidents

Ridesharing services, especially Uber and Lyft, have turned the taxi service industry upside down. Instead of a taxi service providing a fleet of questionably maintained cars and sometimes unfriendly drivers, Uber and Lyft contract with private individuals, using their own vehicles for transportation.  However, both companies have strict requirements for drivers and the cars used… read more