Author Archives: Thomas Roman
Facts About Car-Pedestrian Accidents That Can Determine How to Hire a Pedestrian Accident Lawyer in Clearwater & Tampa
Obviously there are always extenuating circumstances surrounding accidents involving cars and pedestrians, but one thing is certain, serious injuries usually occur. Both drivers and pedestrians can minimize the likelihood of a pedestrian-car accident by using caution and common sense. When an accident of this sort does occur near Clearwater or Tampa, Florida, it is… Read More »
How Florida Motorcycle Lawyers and Tampa Injury Lawyers Increase Your Chances of Financial Recovery
Trying to fight a large insurance company while dealing with physical injuries from a motorcycle accident can be overwhelming. Fortunately, a Florida motorcycle lawyer or Tampa injury attorney can save you from much frustration and stress and help you understand and benefit from available legal options. A motorcycle rider does not have the same… Read More »
How Florida Motorcycle Lawyers and Tampa Injury Lawyers Increase Your Chances of Financial Recovery
Trying to fight a large insurance company while dealing with physical injuries from a motorcycle accident can be overwhelming. Fortunately, a Florida motorcycle lawyer or Tampa injury attorney can save you from much frustration and stress and help you understand and benefit from available legal options. A motorcycle rider does not have the same… Read More »
Car Accidents, fatalities and injuries are down in Florida in 2009, but distracted driving remains an epidemic in the U.S.
According to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV), fatalities caused by car accidents in Florida hit its lowest level on record in 2009. It appears that in comparison to 2008, Florida’s traffic crashes decreased by more than 3%, fatalities decreased by 14.1%, and injuries decreased by 1.2%. Also, Florida lead… Read More »
Injuries from dog bites can really hurt the owner too, but in a different way
Two days ago, a St. Petersburg grandmother was attacked by a pit bull that broke from its chain. She suffered multiple bites and required surgery. We hear and read about these types of dog attacks occurring all too frequently. They often result in the victim suffering horrific and permanent injuries, even death. The injured… Read More »
Have you ever heard of a “sucker hole” accident?
We see all kinds of accidents in our personal injury practice. The typical ones are “rear-enders” or “T-bones” where someone runs a stop sign or red light. Then there’s the “sucker hole” accident. I can’t take credit for coining the phrase but I heard it first from an insurance adjuster relative to a case… Read More »
Florida has a New Fall Down Statute
Last month, Gov. Crist signed HB 689 into law. This resulted in a new Florida Statute Section 768.0755, effective July 1, 2010, which requires that a person who slips and falls on a transitory foreign substance in a business establishment, to prove that the establishment had actual or constructive notice of the dangerous condition… Read More »
Rear-end Collisions
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common types of car accidents. These accidents occur mainly when the drivers are distracted, speeding or are tailgating or otherwise following the other vehicle too closely. Drivers can be distracted by their radios, cell phones, children, passengers, eating and texting, and while they are tending to these… Read More »
Clearwater man accused of two thefts on beach
While in school studying to become a criminal defense attorney, I supplemented my income as a Clearwater Beach Lifeguard. During my days at work, it would be rare for an entire day to go by without a beach patron to approach me and say “someone stole my bag!” Unfortunately, thefts of personal property can,… Read More »
Sopranos’ actor Gannascoli arrested in Tampa on DUI charge
Actor Joseph Gannascoli, who played Vito Spatafore on The Sopranos, was arrested June 18, 2010, in Tampa on a DUI charge. He was arrested at about 3:00 a.m. at 3629 West Kennedy Boulevard. Mr. Gannascoli was in town to promote his new cigar, The Cugine. According to law enforcement, the Sopranos actor was pulled… Read More »
