Author Archives: Roman & Roman
Recovering For Loss of Consortium After A Loved One Is Injured
When a loved parent or spouse is seriously injured or dies as a result of the negligent actions of another person, it can be devastating to a family. The relationships between the injured person and their family members can change due to the injured person’s ability to continue functioning as he or she did… Read More »
Sovereign Immunity And Personal Injury Lawsuits
Injuries can occur anywhere and may be caused by a variety of people, including employees of a municipal or state government. The law places some limitations on suing a government body, and in some cases shortens the amount of time in which a claim may be filed. Nevertheless, there are situations in which an… Read More »
Florida Domestic Violence Victim Jailed For Contempt Of Court For Failing To Testify
Victims of domestic violence who call the police following an attack or threat of an attack may often only cooperate with the prosecution of the attacker up to a certain point and then decide to drop the charges or refuse to testify. In some cases, a person may falsify a domestic violence report against… Read More »
Employer Liability In Truck Accidents
Truck drivers have to work long hours to make deliveries and stay on schedule. If the trucking company places pressure on drivers to perform, it can lead to truck drivers driving long distances on limited sleep or on drugs aimed at keeping them awake in order to operate their trucks. A truck driver who… Read More »
Minors and Personal Injury Lawsuits
A woman recently made national news for suing her minor nephew for injuries she received when he knocked her down while trying to give her a hug. In the lawsuit, the woman sought compensation for her injuries specifically from the minor child, but said she did so in order to collect from his parents’… Read More »
Florida Man Arrested For DUI In A Motorized Wheelchair
A Florida man was recently arrested and charged with driving under the influence (DUI) after blocking traffic on a bridge in Palm Bay. When he was arrested, the man was operating a motorized wheelchair, and had a strong odor of alcohol on him. The man declined police requests for a field sobriety test as… Read More »
Wrongful Death Suit Filed for Woman Hit by Car
The family of a Florida woman is filing a wrongful death suit after she was involved in a car accident on September 13, 2013. Esther Ohayon, a Jewish Orthodox woman, was on her way to a Florida synagogue, when she was struck and killed by a car while attempting to cross an intersection. Ohayon… Read More »
Understanding Comparative Negligence in Florida
Accidents can happen in any part of life, and often times come out of nowhere. If you have been injured by the actions of another, you have every right to recover for your damages and suffering. But it is also important to understand the role that your actions can play in the amount that… Read More »
Understanding Violation Of Probation In Florida
When a person is placed on probation in Florida, it is an alternative to incarceration. It may ideally be seen as a way to provide a person a second chance and a way to avoid punishment. However, if a person is later found in violation of probation, they can face serious penalties. Violation of… Read More »
Criminal Record Expungement As A Fresh Start
Mistakes in life are unavoidable. When someone makes a mistake and ends up on the wrong side of the law, they could be paying for that mistake throughout their life. Fortunately, in some instances the law recognizes the need for a fresh start and allows for the expungement of a criminal record. For a… Read More »
