Is It Illegal To Drink While Boating in Florida?
Mark Roman | October 30, 2023 | Boat Accidents
Florida weather allows for boating almost year-round. Boating is often associated with alcohol, as boaters love soaking up the sun with a beer or cocktail in hand. While it is not illegal for of-age passengers to drink while on a boat, operators cannot drive a boat while under the influence. Here is what you need… read more
Blunt Force Head Trauma – Cause and Effect
Mark Roman | October 20, 2023 | Brain Injuries
If you have experienced a head injury, knowing whether you have blunt force trauma can help strengthen your personal injury claim. Collisions and other forceful impacts can cause blunt force head trauma. Sustaining this kind of injury can impact your health, livelihood, and ability to engage in daily activities. This blog post will delve into… read more
Roman Austin Is Sponsoring the Inaugural CRIT Championship Tour
Mark Roman | October 13, 2023 | Firm News
Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to be one of the sponsors of the inaugural Orange Belt CRIT Championship Tour in St. Petersburg. A criterium bicycle race is somewhat like NASCAR on bikes; the riders go in loops around a closed course. The CRIT Championship Tour is a criterium race that… read more
Is Florida a No-Fault State?
Mark Roman | October 10, 2023 | Car Accidents
If you are ever involved in an auto accident, you will need to know with whom you must file your auto insurance claim. The state where you live will have a direct impact on this, as some states are fault-based insurance states, while others are no-fault. Still more, some take a hybrid approach. Below, you… read more
How Often Does Someone Die in a Car Accident in Tampa?
Mark Roman | October 10, 2023 | Car Accidents
Nearly 400,000 people call Tampa home, and many more commute from the surrounding area to work, shop, or unwind in the city. While Tampa has many of the amenities of similarly sized cities in the United States, it also has some of the same issues. These include traffic crashes that result in the deaths of… read more
Florida Golf Cart Laws
Mark Roman | October 10, 2023 | Florida Law
Golf carts are as plentiful in Florida as palm trees and beautiful beaches. In Pinellas County alone, there are around 1,900 registered golf carts described as “street legal.” This number does not include unregistered golf carts or those that people use on their private property or golf courses. Not only are these vehicles more environmentally… read more
5 Leading Causes of House Fires
Mark Roman | October 6, 2023 | Premises Liability
House fires are among the most horrific and devastating occurrences one can experience. In one fell swoop, much of their worldly possessions, and even loved ones, can be lost forever. Even if everyone involved survives, anyone could experience significant burn injuries that leave them out of commission for a while or even permanently disabled. Fortunately,… 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
Florida HB 657: Enforcement of School Zone Speed Limits
Mark Roman | September 15, 2023 | Florida Law
Whether you are distracted by your phone or rushing to get to work, speeding through a school zone can have catastrophic consequences. You may be pulled over for speeding and receive a citation. You could injure a student or teacher trying to cross the street. You could even hurt yourself in a collision with a… 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