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Motorcycle Riding Safety Tips You Should Know
Riding a motorcycle can be an enjoyable and entertaining way to get from one place to another. Nevertheless, riding a motorcycle is much riskier than driving a car. On average there are roughly 4,200 motorcycle deaths, resulting from accidents, per year. Almost half of all motorcyclists’ deaths happen because of single vehicle accidents. On… Read More »
Were you involved in a Parking Lot Accident?
Most Americans drive through a parking lot at least once per day. Parking lots are a necessary entry point for most stores and companies. Although parking lots do not appear to be dangerous because of the low speed limits cars drive, the average parking lot has many moving components. Within a somewhat small space,… Read More »
The Three Top Causes of Car Accidents in Florida
A majority of automobile accidents in the State of Florida have common factors with those across the United States. To be sure, many can be avoided by being more cautious while driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), a car crash takes place in the United States every 10 seconds. Unfortunately,… Read More »
Social Media Abuse in Nursing Homes
When you think of abuse in nursing homes, you probably imagine an elderly resident getting beaten or neglected. While these are common forms of abuse, there is a growing but disturbing trend that residents and their families should be aware of: social media abuse. Almost everyone owns a smartphone nowadays, and social media sites… Read More »
What to Do if You Are Bitten by a Dog
While dogs are supposedly man’s best friend, sometimes they don’t act like it. Dogs can get frightened or teased, and in response, bite or maul a person. They can end up causing serious injuries and even death. Dog bites are very common. In the United States, 4.7 million dog bites occur every year. Of… Read More »
Why you Should not Handle an Automobile Accident Claim Alone
Being involved in an automobile accident can be a very traumatic experience. Florida follows a no-fault car insurance system, which means when an accident happens and injuries occur, each driver must file an insurance claim with their own policy. It is important to handle your case correctly from the start and avoid any possible… Read More »
Who is Liable When Airbags Fail to Deploy?
Automobile accidents are one of the leading causes of death and can be a very traumatic experience. In 2018, there were a total of 401,700 traffic accidents in the State of Florida. In 1995, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) started requiring all vehicles to have dual front airbags. Airbags are supposed to… Read More »
Who Is Liable For A Pothole Accident?
Bad road conditions are the cause of about one-third of all traffic related fatalities. Every year potholes cost millions of dollars’ worth in damages to cars and in personal injury related medical expenses. Big potholes can impair even the toughest vehicles. A survey conducted by AAA uncovered that about 30 million drivers across the… Read More »
How to Protect Your Child in the Event of a Car Accident
We depend on automobiles to get every day, but never really consider how dangerous driving can be. It is never enjoyable thinking or planning for a worst-case scenario such as a car accident. However, both proper planning and prevention can make a huge difference in protecting your family. Car crashes often cause severe injuries… Read More »
6 Ways to Protect Yourself as a Florida Motorcyclist
Motorcycle crash lawyers in Tampa and St. Petersburg, Florida know all too well just how dangerous motorcycle wrecks can be. So, the attorneys of Roman & Roman, P.A. want you to know the 6 best things you can do to stay safe as a motorcyclist in Florida. Some may be obvious, while a couple… Read More »
