Impeachment Inquiry Brings Rare Attention To Obscure Legal Terms

The Congressional impeachment inquiry has brought rare attention to some previously obscure legal terms. There’s probably never been a time when more attention has been paid to the phrase “quid pro quo” or the word “hearsay.” Quid Pro Quo Quid pro quo is the easier of the two to understand. Quid pro quo, loosely translated,… read more

If You Must Watch the Presidential Debates, Watch With Healthy Skepticism

It’s debate time in the presidential election season. Beginning on September 26th, the two major party candidates will hold three debates, with the third being about one month later on October 19th. There is good reason to be cynical about these debates. Presidential debates were once put on by the League of Women Voters, but… read more

Back to School Safety Month: Make Safety a Priority

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

Different Laws Can Create Traps for the Unwary

Most people understand that they may be subject to different laws when they travel to other states or countries. However, those are not the only places where they might not get the protection of Florida law. There are many places and things outside the reach of Florida law, and some of them may come as… read more

Accidental Gun Instructor Death – Who is Responsible?

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

June Is National Safety Month!

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