Personal Injury Blog

Mark Roman | November 8, 2024 | Personal Injury

Loss of income and loss of potential earnings are two of several components of the economic damages that are available to someone who lost income, or who anticipates losing income, because of a personal injury caused by someone else. Loss of income is easy to calculate under many (but not all) circumstances. Loss of earning… read more

Mark Roman | November 5, 2024 | Car Accidents

Accidents aren’t uncommon in Florida, especially for those who pass through some of the most dangerous roads and intersections while commuting or running errands. With Florida’s average of nearly 400,000 accidents per year, including over 7,000 in Pasco County, driving in the state can be a dangerous undertaking. Even if you pride yourself on safe… read more

Mark Roman | November 1, 2024 | Car Accidents

One step drivers need to take following a Florida car wreck is to file an accident report with law enforcement. These reports do more than record that an accident happened. They can contain valuable information about who was involved in the wreck, whether any injuries or property damage resulted from it, and what circumstances may… read more

Mark Roman | October 25, 2024 | news

On October 9, 2024, Hurricane Milton, a Category 3 storm, struck the west coast of Florida. It came just two weeks after Hurricane Helene, a Category 4 storm. Both hurricanes have caused tens of billions of dollars in estimated damages and resulted in more than 250 deaths so far across multiple states. As Floridians continue… read more

Mark Roman | October 11, 2024 | Product Liability

Infant formula is ubiquitous in the United States. Almost one in five breastfed infants are supplemented with formula within two days of birth. By three months of age, about 54% of infants receive formula exclusively or to supplement breast milk. By six months of age, 74% of infants have received at least supplemental formula.  Sadly,… read more

Mark Roman | October 4, 2024 | Brain Injuries

While a traumatic brain injury (TBI) certainly has its immediate effects, it is often the long-term impacts that take the greatest toll on a victim’s life. Whether the injury is mild or severe, these symptoms can progress or emerge weeks, months, or years after the date of the TBI. What Are Traumatic Brain Injuries? TBIs… read more

Mark Roman | October 4, 2024 | Bicycle Accidents

Like many states, Florida has a law that requires youth under a certain age to wear a helmet while riding a bicycle. While adult riders have the choice, choosing to wear one can prevent serious head injuries when involved in a crash. Bike Helmets Prevent Head Injuries Bicycle crashes across the nation led to 1,360… read more

Mark Roman | September 19, 2024 | Personal Injury

Neck injuries are among the most common types of car accident injuries. Whiplash is often used as a catch-all for unexplained neck pain. However, whiplash is a serious injury that can cause long-term symptoms. Furthermore, the whipping motion that causes whiplash could also cause spinal cord injuries, concussions, and traumatic brain injury. If you sustained… read more

Mark Roman | September 19, 2024 | Car Accidents

Car accidents can leave victims facing a range of potential injuries, including head injuries. Some of these are minor, not requiring any extensive medical care. Others, however, can leave individuals dealing with serious, long-term issues.  With that in mind, understanding what distinguishes a mild head injury from a minor one after a car accident is… read more

Mark Roman | September 14, 2024 | Personal Injury

A collision between a bicycle and a motor vehicle can be catastrophic because of a bicycle’s lack of frame protection. Fortunately, under most circumstances, Florida’s insurance laws offer significant compensation for bicycle accidents.  First Things First: Florida’s No-Fault Traffic Accident Compensation System If you suffer a Florida bicycle accident with a motor vehicle, your personal… read more