Personal Injury Blog

Mark Roman | August 8, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcyclists are at a higher risk of sustaining serious or fatal injuries during accidents. In order to protect yourself on the road and reduce the probability of a crash, review these maintenance tips to keep your motorcycle in good condition. Brakes Perform regular visual inspections and walking tests to ensure your brakes are functioning normally…. read more

Mark Roman | August 2, 2019 | Pedestrian Accidents

Cases where cars hit pedestrians or bicyclists are often the most serious cases we handle. While car-to-car collisions can, and do, produce injuries, cars hitting pedestrians often cause even greater injuries. The mismatch is obvious when a human body is struck by a metal box weighing several thousand pounds. That’s bad enough, but there is… read more

Mark Roman | July 17, 2019 | Brain Injuries

As cities like Tampa agree to let electric scooters onto public streets, riders and drivers alike could see a major increase in road collisions – and fatal injuries for e-scooter riders. Such was the case in June, when one unfortunate Tampa man was struck by a semitrailer truck while riding an e-scooter. Caused when scooter… read more

Mark Roman | July 16, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents

Statistically, motorcyclists are at a higher risk of sustaining serious or fatal injuries during a traffic accident. 5,286 motorcyclists were killed in traffic accidents in 2016, a 5.1% increase from the previous year. Florida had the highest rate of motorcycle fatalities during that year. Get the facts on Florida motorcycle accident statistics below. If you… read more

Mark Roman | July 8, 2019 | Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents are inherently more dangerous than traditional passenger vehicle accidents, as motorcycles lack the same protection that cars provide. As such, thousands of motorcycle accidents occur each year, many of them resulting in fatalities. In fact, 5,286 motorcyclists were killed in accidents in 2016; Florida was the state with the most motorcycle fatalities that… read more

Mark Roman | July 2, 2019 | news

For many years, Florida has adhered to the Frye standard for the admission of expert testimony in civil cases. In the wake of a landmark ruling from the new Florida Supreme Court, however, the more widely-accepted Daubert evidence standard has now taken immediate effect. This ruling represents a significant shift from previous precedent, and it… read more

Mark Roman | June 28, 2019 | Car Accidents

Were you injured in a car accident that was not your fault? When another person’s negligent driving causes injuries, you are left with the emotional and financial losses from that injury — but you do have options. With the help of our experienced attorneys, you can recover compensation for the expenses the collision caused. Medical… read more

Mark Roman | June 26, 2019 | news

For all motorcyclists on the road, there are countless dangers of which to be aware. However, there is one type of problem that always finds its way to cause serious harm to those involved: drivers not properly checking blind spots when changing lanes. Blind spots can create potential dangers for all vehicles, but motorcyclists are… read more

Mark Roman | June 25, 2019 | Personal Injury

As lawyers, we know every case we handle is different. We also know that every trial we participate in is different. Plaintiff’s cases get presented in many different ways, and they get defended in a myriad of ways too. Nevertheless, there are some common threads. One of the most important ones is the role of… read more

Mark Roman | May 23, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents

A South Florida man paralyzed in a bike crash received a multimillion-dollar verdict in Palm Beach County last week. James Schnurr, now 67, an accountant and former government official, received a damage award of $41 million after a jury trial in state court. Most bike crash cases involve motor vehicles. Schnurr’s case was different: he… read more