Author Archives: Roman & Roman
$7 Million Settlement for Clearwater Bike Accident Victims
The families of two bicyclists who were killed while riding a tandem bike on Clearwater’s Memorial Causeway finalized their civil lawsuit earlier this year by accepting a seven-million-dollar settlement from the employer of the man who hit and killed the couple. Christopher Weed was a bar back at Shepherd’s at Clearwater Beach and had… Read More »
Important Things to Know About Florida’s Car Accident Laws
Unfortunately, car accidents are extremely common. Every state has many laws and statutes related to car accidents including laws around insurance, who is at fault, and what needs to be proven to recover money from the person at fault for the accident. It is important to understand some of the main aspects of car… Read More »
Factors that Affect Blood Alcohol Concentration
If you are pulled over and the police suspect that you might be driving under the influence of alcohol (DUI), they will likely test your breath (using a Breathalyzer) or blood to determine your blood alcohol content (BAC). In Florida, you are presumed to be impaired by alcohol if you are driving and have… Read More »
Florida Personal Injury Statute of Limitations
If you are injured, whether in a car accident, slip and fall, workplace accident, or any other kind of accident, there is only a certain amount of time that you have to bring your claims in court. This is called the “statute of limitations.” The length of the statute of limitations depends on the… Read More »
What to Do if You Are Involved in A Car Accident in Florida
If you are involved in a car accident in Florida, it is important that you know what to do. These instructions can help you to preserve any claims for damages that you may have. Focus on Safety The first, and most important, issue is to focus on safety and get any medical attention that… Read More »
Florida Drug Crime Defenses
If you are charged with a drug crime in Florida, there may be many defenses available for you. This article looks at some of the most common defenses that are used in court for drug crimes. It is important to note that the specific defense for any case will depend on the facts and… Read More »
Florida Slip and Fall Basics
Slip and falls are a specific type of personal injury claim that involve injury on the premises of another, and is commonly referred to as premises liability. Ultimately, it is important that all residents of the state understand the basics of Florida slip and fall law and what to do if you are injured… Read More »
Deadly Accident Kills Pedestrian in Clearwater
ABC Station WFTS out of Tampa, Florida, recently reported on an accident where a pedestrian was killed while crossing the street. Residents of the area where the crash occurred said that they have been asking for years for a crosswalk to be put in near where the accident happened. They say that many residents,… Read More »
What Are Florida’s Sex Offender Registration Requirements?
Like all other states across the nation, the state of Florida has developed a sex offender registration program, which helps both law enforcement officials and members of the public to be aware of where registered sex offenders are living and working. If an individual who has been designated a sex offender and required to… Read More »
The Cost of Catching Pokémon: Liability for Distracted Driving in Florida
Florida ranks third in the United States for pedestrian fatalities. One of the most common reasons for these fatalities is due to distracted drivers. Distracting driving comes in many forms: texting while driving, changing the radio station in your car, or even playing Pokémon Go. For those of you who are not yet aware,… Read More »
