Why is the Number of Roadway Fatalities Increasing?
Mark Roman | October 3, 2016 | Car Accidents
According to the National Highway Safety Administration, the fatalities on United States roads increased in 2015, and now, the National Safety Council states more passengers, pedestrians, and drivers have suffered fatal injuries in just the first six months of 2016 than in previous years. The National Safety Council (NSC) estimated that nearly 19,100 individuals died… read more
Labor Day Weekend Safety: Drunk Driving Accidents
Mark Roman | September 1, 2016 | Car Accidents, news, Personal Injury
Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers wishes everyone a happy Labor Day weekend! If you and your loved ones have plans to celebrate the upcoming holiday weekend, our team of personal injury lawyers would like to remind you about the importance of making safety a priority. Statistically, Labor Day weekend has been shown to be one… read more
Back to School Safety Month: Make Safety a Priority
Mark Roman | August 10, 2016 | Bicycle Accidents, Car Accidents, Child Injuries, Newsletter Article, Pedestrian Accidents, Personal Injury
Summer is coming to end and kids across the country are returning, or preparing their return, to the classroom. The month of August is also Back-to-School Safety Month! If your child is going back to school, Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers would like to remind you about the importance of making safety a top item… read more
Car Crashes Aren’t “Just an Accident”
Mark Roman | June 1, 2016 | Car Accidents
By: Mark Roman Car crashes are always someone’s fault. There were more than 374,000 traffic crashes in Florida in 2015. And we are well on pace for similar numbers for 2016. About 160,000 involved injuries and there were almost 3,000 fatalities. Insurance companies and their defense lawyers love to call these “accidents”. They even suggest… read more
4 Ways to Avoid Drunk Driving Accidents This Spring Break
Mark Roman | March 31, 2016 | Car Accidents
With spring break right around the corner, many people are getting ready to visit new places, hang out by the pool, and relax in good company. Of course, many people who take advantage of this vacation time will want to enjoy a few alcoholic beverages to unwind. As a result, the roads can become a… read more
5 Tips to Keep Your Family Safe While Traveling During Spring Break
Mark Roman | March 30, 2016 | Car Accidents
With spring break just around the corner, many young individuals and families will be traveling to different cities to enjoy new views, the outdoors, and friends. Of course, time on the road means higher risks for serious car accidents. To keep yourself, your friends, and your family safe when traveling this spring, consider the following… read more
Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers Earns a $4,356,000.00 Verdict for a Car Accident Victim
Mark Roman | March 15, 2016 | Car Accidents
On Monday, August 6, 2012, a car accident victim, who was represented by Mark S. Roman and Morgan L. Gaynor of Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers, was rear-ended by an employee of Mercedes-Benz in Melbourne. Immediately after the collision, healthcare professionals rendered the plaintiff unconscious and stated that she suffered the following injuries: The plaintiff… read more
Drowsy Driving Lands Amongst NTSB’s 2016 Most Wanted List
Mark Roman | 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
Don’t Spoil Your Holidays With Impaired Driving
Mark Roman | 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
Mark Roman | 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 Personal Injury Lawyers would like to remind everyone to be safe – especially on the roadways. This time of year has become notorious for surges in drunk driving… read more