Author Archives: Roman & Roman
Will My Premiums Go Up if I Use My No-Fault Insurance?
Perhaps one of the most frequent questions clients ask Florida car accident attorneys is whether their insurance rates will increase after an accident. While the answer is a bit complicated, there is good news. In general, your rates should not change if the accident is not your fault. Of course, that’s not the end… Read More »
2010 Master Plan Report Identifies High Risk of Bicycle Accidents in Pinellas County
According to a comprehensive report and master plan prepared for Pinellas County, crash data from 2007 to 2010 was reviewed in an effort to address escalating bicycle and pedestrian crashes in the county. The results were startling. Clearwater bicycle accident lawyers have also noticed a marked increase in pedestrian and bicycle crashes in the… Read More »
Being a Partner in Your Personal Injury Case
Many personal injury lawyers advertise fighting for you or working hard to get you a check when you’ve been hurt. And while this is a big part of what a personal injury lawyer does to help you, there’s a lot more to the recovery process than getting paid. Our Clearwater personal injury lawyers want… Read More »
Who is Responsible for an Accident When the Brakes Go Out?
Car crashes happen for many different reasons. There are obvious reasons, such as distractions, alcohol or drug impairment, or just plain carelessness. But there can also be fairly innocent reasons, like bad auto brakes or defective equipment. So, what happens if the other driver claims he or she hit you because the brakes went… Read More »
If you are hurt in an accident due to someone else’s negligence, don’t make these mistakes
A lot of injured individuals make one or more of these mistakes: (1) Delaying care, (2) Changing doctors repeatedly, or (3) Continuing to treat for unrelated conditions under the belief they are related. These are all big mistakes, but they can easily be avoided if you are working with an experienced Clearwater injury lawyer…. Read More »
Florida Golfing Injuries
Florida is home to a lot of golf courses. In fact, Golf.com ranks Florida number one for having the most golf courses in the country. And it’s true, our state boasts 1,042 courses (with new ones popping up all the time), and perhaps more importantly, year-round access. While nothing could be better than a… Read More »
Back-to-Back Tampa Building Fires Happen Within Just Two Months
Building fires are less common today than they once were. Better building codes, higher quality building materials, and state-of-the-art firefighting equipment and techniques have all worked to really limit the amount of lost life and property damage from the days of old. The National Fire Protection Association offers a brief history of fires and… Read More »
Were You Injured at a Vacation Rental in Florida?
As a top tourist destination, Florida had about 113 million visitors last year, according to the Orlando Sentinel. Many of these visitors choose to stay in private vacation homes, rather than hotels, resorts, or traditionally managed homes. The rise of private home sharing has revolutionized vacationing, much the way that ride shares, such as… Read More »
Tips to Prepare for Your Deposition
When an injured person files a claim for compensation, sometimes settlement is an option. Sometimes, however, a lawsuit must be filed in order to get the insurance company to pay. This is an unfortunate reality. On a positive note, for those who hire an experienced personal injury lawyer, most of the litigation process will… Read More »
Florida Still Ranks Among the Worst States for Distracted Driving
Nineteen-year-old Angelina Holloway of Citrus County died after sending a text in April of 2016. She sent a message to her boyfriend while driving home and left the roadway, striking a tree, Fox News reports. According to recent reports, the Citrus County Sheriff’s Department reported that distracted driving accidents were up by 17 percent… Read More »
