The Aftermath of a Car Accident: Physical and Emotional Damage
Mark Roman | December 13, 2018 | Car Accidents
Imagine having to deal with the long-term physical and emotional impact of a serious injury caused by someone else’s negligence. Think of the difficulties that are often present in the aftermath of a car accident; these matters are amplified when already dealing with countless hardships. For anyone who sustains injuries as a result of a… read more
Understanding Auto Insurance Coverage In Florida
Mark Roman | December 10, 2018 | Car Accidents
When it comes to auto insurance coverage in the state of Florida, not many people fully understand what is available to them, what laws require them to carry, and why it’s so important to understand what your policy offers. Understanding the different types of auto insurance coverage can help you have more knowledge regarding what… read more
Understanding the Basics of Auto Insurance in Florida
Mark Roman | December 6, 2018 | Car Accidents
If there’s one thing that’s almost universal in our experience as lawyers, it’s this: clients don’t understand how their auto insurance really works. Even highly educated, financially prudent people are typically bewildered by the interaction between various parts of their Florida auto insurance coverage. This isn’t surprising, because it really is difficult to understand all… read more
Terrible New York crash shows even limos aren’t always safe
Mark Roman | October 16, 2018 | Car Accidents
Twenty people were killed recently when a limousine barreled through a stop sign and crashed in upstate New York. It was the deadliest transportation crash in the United States since 2009, and an extraordinary number of deaths for a land motor vehicle case. Numbers that high usually come from aircraft or train crashes. The 20… read more
Phones Aren’t the Only Electronics Responsible for Distracted Driving
Mark Roman | July 25, 2018 | Car Accidents
We are suffering a gravely unfortunate epidemic of distracted driving in the United States. The rate of fatal accidents has increased in the last few years, reversing a trend of decline which had been going on for decades. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), an estimated 3,450 people were killed in distracted… read more
Driverless Car Technology: The Future Ain’t What It Used To Be
Mark Roman | April 3, 2018 | Car Accidents
Futurists have been raving about driverless cars for years. They foresee a world where fuel efficient cars glide safely through cities, avoiding the kinds of crashes routinely caused by humans. People won’t have to own cars at all in that world. They’ll just summon them when they need them, and relax while the car’s artificial… read more
Ride-Sharing Services Must Now Provide Coverage For Their Florida Crashes
Mark Roman | February 16, 2018 | Car Accidents
For many decades, there weren’t many changes in the way Americans got around in motor vehicles. People either owned their own cars or motorcycles or took taxis and public transportation. Things have changed dramatically in the last few years. Ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft have changed the landscape in the transportation world. The explosion… read more
It’s Time To Get Away From The “A” Word For Car Crashes
Mark Roman | December 8, 2017 | Car Accidents
People have talked about car accidents for as long as there have been cars. But there’s something about this term which isn’t quite right: “accidents” suggest car crashes are random, unforeseeable events, like lightning striking. In reality, they’re not. Car crashes are actually predictable, explainable, and most importantly, preventable. Professionals in the auto industry have… read more
The Bizarre Behavior of Florida Car Insurance Companies
Mark Roman | October 11, 2017 | Car Accidents
The law firm of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers is currently representing Ricky Melendez , a 29-year-old man who was hit by a 16-year-old driver who had stolen a car and ran a red light at 112 mph. The Tampa Bay Times recently published an article covering the details of the incident and subsequent struggles… read more
Why You Should Have Uninsured Motorist Auto Insurance
Mark Roman | September 12, 2017 | Car Accidents, Insurance Companies
We would like to take a moment to tell you about a problem we encounter on a daily basis that could have a major impact on your life. The problem is the all too common occurrence of people being victimized by uninsured and under-insured drivers who use our roads. This problem is real and serious…. read more