Drowsy Driving Lands Amongst NTSB’s 2016 Most Wanted List

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | January 20, 2016 | Car Accidents

Most people have felt it at least once before. You are driving along and all of a sudden, you are hit with a wave of drowsiness and fatigue. But, did you know this can be an extremely dangerous condition for you and other drivers on the road? It’s true.In fact, the National Transportation Safety Board… read more

Do I Have Recourse for an Injury Caused by a Defective Firework?

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | January 6, 2016 | Personal Injury

Holidays like New Year’s Eve and the Fourth of July have become synonymous with tons of celebratory firework activity. Indeed, the past three decades have seen a nearly 700 percent increase in demand for all types of fireworks. While festive and fun, it is important to remember that fireworks can also be quite dangerous. According… read more

The Pain Pill Problem: It’s More Complex Than You Think

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | January 5, 2016 | Personal Injury

By: Mark Roman Shortly before the holiday season, President Obama traveled to West Virginia to discuss this country’s pain pill problem. While announcing a new federal program to fight heroin and prescription drug abuse, he grimly noted that more Americans now die from drug overdoses than car accidents. The choice of West Virginia was no… read more

Don’t Spoil Your Holidays With Impaired Driving

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | December 22, 2015 | Car Accidents

The dark side of the holidays is no big secret. For years, study after study has shown that impaired driving spikes during the holidays. And while New Year’s Day is not really the most dangerous day of the year to drive, the fact remains that alcohol-related driving deaths still spike around Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New… read more

Why National Impaired Driving Prevention Month Matters

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | December 8, 2015 | Car Accidents

As we wish everyone Happy Holidays and prepare to take some time to enjoy the season with our friends and families, our legal team at Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers would like to remind everyone to be safe – especially on the roadways. This time of year has become notorious for surges… read more

The Season of Giving is Not Just for Friends and Family

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | December 1, 2015 | news

During last year’s holiday season, we encouraged readers to consider spending a little less on their holidays and putting aside some money or time to help the less fortunate. This year, we are doing the same. We realize “Giving Tuesday” is this week, and we hope it will do a lot of good. At the… read more

What You Can Do to Avoid a Thanksgiving Car Accident

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | November 21, 2015 | Car Accidents

Before Thanksgiving, families, friends, children, and pets all travel from their hometowns to their loved ones’ houses where they gather around the dinner table to enjoy feasts and great conversation. Of course, because many people will be traveling before, during, and after the holiday, road conditions can become dangerous. To help keep you and your… read more

New York Times Exposes Arbitration as a Pro-Corporate Sham in New Article

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | November 3, 2015 | news

TheNew York Times published a two-part article last weekend which illustrates the dangers of arbitration. Arbitration is supposed to be an informal process for deciding legal disputes which is quicker and less expensive than a court battle, but theTimes article shows it is really just a way for corporations to stack the deck against consumers…. read more

We All Deserve Protection Against SLAPP Suits

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | October 27, 2015 | news

One of our most cherished rights as Americans is our right to free speech. Spirited discussion about public affairs is a prized part of our constitutional tradition. Judges have recognized the “firstness” of our First Amendment in helping to protect all our other rights. Unfortunately, people who speak too loudly or clearly about public affairs… read more

Don’t Ignore the Warning Signs of Spinal Cord Injuries

Roman Austin Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers | October 2, 2015 | Car Accidents

After an auto accident, even a minor one, take a moment to stop, let the initial shock subside, and assess how you truly feel. This is especially important if you felt an injury to your neck or back. The sheer force of an accident can cause the neck to whip around unnaturally, which is why… read more