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Mark Roman | November 21, 2014 | Car Accidents
Many Americans have now heard about the truck accident in which Tracy Morgan was seriously injured. Morgan, an actor and comedian formerly on Saturday Night Live, was badly hurt in June when a Walmart truck crashed into the limousine occupied by Morgan and some friends. Morgan suffered a brain injury, a broken leg, and broken… read more
Mark Roman | November 12, 2014 | Car Accidents
We recently commented on the GM vehicle recall. This recall was necessary because of a safety hazard posed by GM ignition switches. For the benefit of our clients and the public, we are posting the list of recalled vehicles below. Product Part Vehicles (Recall Repair for Faulty Ignition Switch not Performed Before Accident) Service Part… read more
Mark Roman | November 10, 2014 | Car Accidents
We routinely recommend to clients that they buy as much auto insurance coverage as they can afford. There is a good reason for this. Over the years, we have seen many unfortunate cases where seriously injured people have not been able to get their medical bills paid because there’s not enough insurance coverage to go… read more
Mark Roman | October 20, 2014 | Uber & Lyft Accidents
According to a slew of accusations from taxi companies, ridesharing companies like Uber and Lyft may leave passengers without proper insurance coverage. In the case of an accident, taxi companies claim, Uber and Lyft don’t have enough coverage to provide the compensation passengers may need for medical costs and other damages. In reality, the taxi… read more
Mark Roman | October 15, 2014 | Car Accidents
At the end of September, Julio Vivo left for a Sunday morning bike with a friend in Pasco County. Vivo, by all accounts a dedicated cyclist, took a familiar route toward the challenging hills around San Antonio. Vivo never made it to the hills. He was struck by a red SUV on Bellamy Brothers Boulevard,… read more
Mark Roman | October 14, 2014 | news
CrossFit is a popular and effective form of exercise, but a recent study showed that continued participation can lead to serious injuries. In fact, some subjects in a 2012 test were unable to continue their fitness regime after they sustained “overuse or injury” related to the fitness routine. Now, this same study is the subject… read more
Mark Roman | October 7, 2014 | Car Accidents
Over the past decade, European and Asian car manufacturers implemented new design protocols for pedestrian safety. While some factors, such as visibility, are designed to prevent vehicle-pedestrian accidents, new cars come with features to minimize pedestrian injuries in the event of a collision. Some design features, for example, create space underneath the hood of the… read more
Mark Roman | October 3, 2014 | Bicycle Accidents
Cycling is a common mode of transportation with many benefits, but numerous myths and stereotypes keep some people from truly enjoying. With a clear understanding of bicycling safetyfacts, cyclists can safely participate in the sport. “It’s the most dangerous form of transportation.” While bicycle safety is a serious concern in the United States, cycling remains… read more
Mark Roman | October 1, 2014 | news
Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers will sponsor the Gearlink Cup cycling event on Saturday, October 4th, 2014. The Gearlink racing team is dedicated to motivating cyclists throughout the Tampa Bay area and will hold the Gearlink Cup in downtown New Port Richey. This event is free for spectators and will feature 400 cyclists and a… read more
Mark Roman | September 23, 2014 | Personal Injury
I’ve commented before about medical expert witnesses who testify regularly for the defense industry. Those experts are paid large sums of money to testify against injured people and oppose their claims. One might wonder whether experts of this type ever got bothered by what they do. Might they feel some remorse if their testimony is… read more
