Personal Injury Blog

Mark Roman | May 21, 2019 | Car Accidents

Florida has finally joined other states in allowing police to pull over and ticket people for texting and driving. This is welcome news for safety advocates and concerned drivers, who justifiably felt that Florida has been slow to address this problem. Existing Florida law allows law enforcement officers to write tickets for texting behind the… read more

Mark Roman | May 7, 2019 | Brain Injuries

In a car accident, the passengers inside the vehicle are subject to severe harm. One such incident occurs when the brain rattles inside your skull caused by the impact of your wreck. It creates an unintentional motion and you have no control over the outcome. There are various types of brain injuries that can result… read more

Mark Roman | May 3, 2019 | Bicycle Accidents

Our attorneys at Roman Austin Personal Injury Lawyers are avid cyclists and are excited to celebrate the upcoming event in May for National Bike Month. Across the nation, cyclists and non-cyclists alike join together to celebrate a variety of biking events, including the popular Bike to Work Day. In 2019, as Bike to Work Week… read more

Mark Roman | April 19, 2019 | Brain Injuries

Any time someone sustains a brain injury, diagnosing the issue is one of the most important things to recognize what treatment may be available. When it comes to brain injuries, there are various ways to determine just how severe the damage is. One method of determining the severity of a brain injury is the Glasgow… read more

Mark Roman | April 10, 2019 | news

Aircraft maker Boeing is struggling with a public relations disaster after two of its 737 jets crashed in a six-month period. The 737 Max is now grounded while investigators try to figure out exactly why the two planes dove and crashed, killing all on board. The suspected culprit is “anti-stall” software in the 737 Max…. read more

Mark Roman | March 29, 2019 | Brain Injuries

When someone sustains a significant and traumatic brain injury, there are often long-term effects that they may experience. These effects can impact the individual’s development, cognitive abilities, behavior, and more. Because of the long-term impact a brain injury can have, it’s important for individuals to seek compensation when the damages are caused by negligence. This… read more

Mark Roman | March 14, 2019 | Articles, news

The legal community was collectively astonished last week when Paul Manafort received a roughly four-year sentence for serious financial crimes in federal court. The judge, T.S. Ellis, had already made his contempt for the case clear, and many court watchers expected something relatively mild. But most court-watchers found the sentence Ellis imposed to be shocking:… read more

Mark Roman | February 27, 2019 | Car Accidents

Take a look at some of our recent noteworthy car accident settlement stories: How are Settlement Amounts Calculated? What goes into the calculation of a settlement in a car accident? There are a few key factors that need to be considered, including vehicular damage, injuries and related medical costs, and wages lost due to your… read more

Mark Roman | February 25, 2019 | news

Any American who has watched a police procedural has heard it: A newly-arrested suspect being told by a police officer that they have the right to remain silent. This protection against self-incrimination is a Constitutional right in criminal cases. However, remaining silent isn’t just a good idea in criminal cases. There are many reasons why… read more

Mark Roman | February 18, 2019 | Car Accidents

You’ve been hurt because of someone else’s negligence in a car accident. What do you do next? How do you get through this without knowing how your finances will be handled? How do you protect your own rights when you’re not sure what to expect? Unfortunately, moving forward after a car accident injury is never… read more