Author Archives: Thomas Roman
Bicycle Accidents
Many Floridians enjoy the beautiful Florida weather by riding their bicycles along our streets, sidewalks and trails. During these economic times, more people may be riding a bike in order to save money, and we need to pay attention to an increase in bicyclists. In a collision between a car and a bicycle, the… Read More »
How much is my case worth?
This is a question that I am often asked by a new or prospective client who has been injured in an accident, whether it be a motor vehicle accident, a slip or trip and fall, or other type of personal injury case. The “value” of your case will depend upon many factors and it… Read More »
Happy 4th of July!!
Independence Day is one of my favorite holidays. Not only is it the anniversary of the birth of our nation, but it is a day to celebrate with family and friends and to remember how lucky we are to live in this great country. Like most people, I enjoy fireworks! Unfortunately improper use of… Read More »
I’m thinking about hiring a criminal defense attorney, but do I really need to?
First, I hope anyone who is reading this never has to ask this question. If you do, it probably means that you or someone you know has been charged with driving under the influence or charged with committing some sort of crime. If this is the case, then you should hire an experienced Clearwater,… Read More »
Settling your accident case early could lead to regret.
So many times I’ve heard people say that, within one or two days after they were involved in a car accident, the insurance company for the negligent driver offered to fix their car plus give them a small sum of money (like $1,000, or something similar). A few of those poor folks took the… Read More »
Summer Childhood Injuries
The kids are out of school and they have a lot of time on their hands and less supervision. This means more scrapes, bumps, bruises and other injuries from increased outdoor activities. With the extra time, kids are skate boarding, scooter riding, swimming, boating, camping, bike riding and participating in other outdoor sports. The… Read More »
If you are stopped by the police for driving under the influence…
Driving under the influence (“DUI”) is by far the most common offense that stretches across all members of society. Simply put, anyone can get a DUI. If you go out and drink then drive, there is a chance you will be pulled over. If that happens and the cops suspect you of being under… Read More »
The Rain is here . . .
After quite a long drought, the summer rains are finally here Florida. This means that there will be an increase in car accidents caused by the rain and an increase in accident related injuries. Not only does water on asphalt decrease a tire’s traction to the road, a driver also can find it difficult… Read More »
They tell me it is just a “soft tissue injury,” but I am in pain
Within the hours and days following a car or fall down accident, you may begin to feel pain and soreness in your neck, back and shoulders. You may go to the hospital or your family physician for treatment and find that x-rays taken of your neck and back appear to be normal. If your… Read More »
