Author Archives: Roman & Roman
Recovery For The Infliction Of Emotional Distress
When someone suffers an injury as a result of another person’s negligence, the injuries may not always be physical. In some cases, the person may suffer psychologically or suffer emotional distress even when he or she does not sustain any other physical injuries. In many cases, this may leave a person wondering how, or… Read More »
Premises Liability And Compensation For Injuries On Another’s Property
Most people visiting family and friends do not think of what would happen in the event of an injury on the host’s property. This is not often a normal concern until something happens and, depending on the nature of the injury, the injured person is faced with the possibility of high medical costs. Whether… Read More »
Bicycle Safety Tips When Sharing the Road with Automobiles
Some people depend on bicycles as their main mode of transportation, as well as leisure. Frequent cycling can also be an excellent way for a person to stay in shape. However, cyclists face an increased danger by sharing a road with cars. With an increase in the number of people using bicycles on a… Read More »
Supreme Court Declares Florida’s Death Penalty Sentencing System Unconstitutional
On January 12, 2016, the United States Supreme Court declared Florida’s death sentencing system unconstitutional. However, whether the declaration of the system’s unconstitutionality affects people convicted and sentenced to death before this decision is a matter of Florida law. For the moment, it is unclear what will happen to the men and women currently… Read More »
Clearwater Police Department Will Not Use Body Cameras
The increase in media coverage of police shootings of civilians has sparked national outrage and calls for changes in policing to ensure that members of law enforcement are held accountable for their actions. One such measure was the call for more police officers across the county to be fitted with body cameras that would… Read More »
Penalty Enhancements And Hate Crimes In Florida
Crime takes place daily for a variety of reasons and motives. There are some instances in which a person committing a crime can be charged differently than he would ordinarily be charged for the particular crime because of a characteristic of the victim. This kind of enhancement of a charge is often seen in… Read More »
Pre-Existing Conditions And Compensations
Sometimes when a person is involved in a car accident, the injuries suffered are not entirely new. People with existing medical conditions or injuries may find that a car accident can make these conditions and injuries worse. The problem when seeking compensation from the person who caused the injuries or from an insurance company… Read More »
Automobile Insurance Protection And Uninsured Drivers
Although all drivers on the road are supposed to carry automobile insurance under Florida law, the reality is that not every driver or vehicle owner on the road follows the law in this regard. For this reason, Florida law requires that insurance providers offer Uninsured Motorist insurance coverage along with policies for automobile insurance…. Read More »
Medical Necessity Defense And The Use of Marijuana
Marijuana is legal for recreational and medical use in several states in the U.S., however, it is not legal in Florida or under federal law for either use. A person using, growing, or in possession of marijuana is subject to criminal prosecution under Florida and federal law. However, there has been a question raised… Read More »
Holding Others Responsible For A Drunk Driver’s Actions
When a person gets injured by a drunk driver, he may expect the driver or his insurance company to be the only parties responsible for paying related medical bills and other costs associated with the accident. However, depending on the circumstances of the accident, there may be additional parties that can be held liable… Read More »
