Personal Injury Blog

John Austin | September 3, 2014 | news

In a recent news report, the driver of an alleged hit-and-run accident said that he acted under Florida’s “stand your ground” law. Attorney Mark Roman, who represents the victim, doesn’t buy the defendant’s assertion. Mark said, “Stand your ground is all the rage among defense attorneys these days. It seems that people think you can… read more

John Austin | August 4, 2014 | Pedestrian Accidents

There is great news coming out of Tallahassee for pedestrians and bicyclists. Our state Department of Transportation will be spending about $16 million over the next several years to create a continuous pedestrian trail from the west to east coast of Florida. This trail, known as the Coast to Coast Connector, will fill in the… read more

John Austin | April 1, 2014 | news

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to be a sponsor this year for the Dunedin High School baseball team! Pictured to the left are three Falcons players standing next to our banner at the Dunedin High School baseball field. As a Pinellas County law firm, we are proud to support the… read more

John Austin | March 3, 2014 | Bicycle Accidents

In an effort to support children’s bicycle safety, Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers was proud to participate in Curious George Bike Day at Jay B. Starkey Wilderness Park last weekend. Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers teamed up with Gearlink and Chainwheel drive for this event. Some 500 to 600… read more

John Austin | February 6, 2014 | news

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that it will be sponsoring Dunedin High School’s baseball team! Our firm is passionate about our local community, and this is just one more way for us to get involved. When Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers learned that the Dunedin… read more

John Austin | January 21, 2014 | Insurance Companies

Last June, a woman from Hollywood, Florida successfully filed a lawsuit against Allstate Insurance for unpaid medical expenses. This car accident case went to trial where a jury eventually agreed to award the plaintiff $1.29 million to cover her medical bills. The plaintiff, 56, possessed a UM/UIM policy that provided coverage in the event that… read more

John Austin | December 6, 2013 | news

As avid cyclists, the attorneys and staff of Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers are always looking for new ways to spread the “Share the Road” message and promote bicyclist safety. We are proud to announce that our newest effort in this arena – our sponsorship of the Gearlink Racing Team. Gearlink Racing… read more

John Austin | October 24, 2013 | Car Accidents

State Farm Insurance recently implemented a campaign to promote safe driving among high school students called “Celebrate My Drive.” According to State Farm, the campaign is meant to appreciate the coming of age achievement of driving, yet provide a sobering reminder about the responsibility such a rite of passage carries. Teen driving car accident statistics… read more

John Austin | May 28, 2013 | news

Personal injury lawyer Mark Roman of Clearwater, FL has been included in the Florida Super Lawyers magazine. Super Lawyers is a selective listing of lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. Super Lawyers is published as a special supplement in leading newspapers and city… read more

John Austin | May 28, 2013 | news

Clearwater injury lawyer Mark Roman of Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers of Clearwater, FL, receives a high AV rating from the prestigious Martindale-Hubbell. Martindale-Hubbell has maintained ratings for lawyers for more than a century. Ratings reflect the confidential opinions of bar members and the judiciary, and attest to the individual lawyer’s legal… read more