Mark Roman | September 2, 2014 | Newsletter Article
An Arizona gun instructor died last week after he let a nine-year-old girl operate an Uzi during a shooting lesson. A video captured by the girl’s mother shows the instructor helping the girl fire the weapon and setting the gun to “automatic.” The recoil from the shot apparently caused the gun to fire straight above… read more
Mark Roman | August 25, 2014 | Car Accidents
The last several months have seen one grim revelation after another about GM’s ignition system problems. We’ve learned that GM may have known as early as 2001 that its ignition switches could shut off, killing power steering and causing crashes. We’ve also learned that a part which costs about 57 cents could have fixed the… read more
Mark Roman | August 19, 2014 | news
Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers is proud to announce that for the second consecutive year, we will be sponsoring the Cyclocross Challenge at Highlander Park in Dunedin! The event will take place at Highlander Park September 27-28 and is open to men, women, and children of all ages. Cyclocross is a sport in which cyclists… read more
Mark Roman | August 4, 2014 | Bicycle Accidents, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury
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
Mark Roman | July 11, 2014 | news
The Supreme Court’s recent decision in theHobby Lobby case has polarized religious and women’s rights groups. Religious leaders see it as a victory for religious freedom. Women’s rights groups see it as a blow to the rights of women to make contraceptive choices. While those issues were certainly part of the decision, there is actually… read more
Mark Roman | June 26, 2014 | Car Accidents, Child Injuries
Florida’s car seat laws are changing. The Governor recently signed a bill into law that will require four and five year olds to ride in a booster seat when in cars. Current Law – Parents must put all children 3 years and younger in booster seats when transporting them in the car. New Law –… read more
Mark Roman | June 6, 2014 | Newsletter Article, Personal Injury
Summer will arrive this year on June 21, and with it will come outdoor activities, fireworks, and more. In preparation for summer, Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers has provided a list of 5 tips you need for a safe summer. Contact the Personal Injury Law Firm Of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers To Get The… read more
Mark Roman | June 2, 2014 | Newsletter Article, Personal Injury
June is national safety month sponsored by the National Safety Council (NSC). This year’s theme is “Safety: It Takes All of Us” and focuses on informing the public on steps they can take to reduce their risk of getting in an accident. When everyone does their part, accidents can be avoided. Each week the NSC… read more
Mark Roman | May 22, 2014 | Pedestrian Accidents
In past posts, I’ve mentioned the dismal safety record of the area for bicyclists and pedestrians. Those posts have usually discussed statistics which are generated one year at a time. Unfortunately, things don’t look any better when multiple years are included in the data. A recent study titledDangerous By Design 2014 (published by by the… read more
Mark Roman | May 12, 2014 | Car Accidents, news, Personal Injury
Last year, a juvenile caused a terrible car accident in Texas which killed four people and injured several others. When he was criminally prosecuted, his lawyers presented a “affluenza” defense. They argued that their juvenile client had poor judgment and a sense of entitlement because his wealthy parents did not do enough to discipline him…. read more