The MDJD Blog | Michael V. Barszcz, M.D., J.D.

If you have been in a car accident, you know how stressful even a minor one can be. There are reports to fill out, papers to sign, medical bills to pay, and being injured so badly that you cannot work only complicates an already-difficult situation. It is estimated that just about every single driver will be involved in some type of automobile accident during his/her driving career. For many of us, that may be a minor rear-end collision or fender bender, but, unfortunately, many lives are lost each year in car accidents, and victims of accidents often do not know what their legal rights are if they were injured.

An experienced car accident attorney such as Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. from The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. can help you during this difficult time. Mr. Barszcz has the unique distinction of possessing both a law degree and a medical degree, so he is able to fully comprehend the medical component of your claim and explain your injuries in such a way the jury (or judge) will really understand. If you have been in a car accident in the Orlando area or anywhere in Florida, there is just no better choice than Michael Barszcz. He has helped countless Floridians following their motor vehicle accident, and he can help you, too.

Please contact The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. today to schedule a confidential, no-cost consultation to discuss your case. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means we do not collect money until we win your case.

Rear-end collisions are the most common type of automobile accident. While the majority of these accidents are easily avoidable, that doesn't change the fact that rear-end collisions can result in serious injury or even death. Orlando, Florida’s Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., help victims of rear-end car accidents every day.

The law assumes that the rear-ending driver in a rear-end collision is at fault, unless proven otherwise. This does not take into account the numerous reasons why a rear-end collision may occur. Modern distractions, such as cell phones, have only increased the level of driver distraction on the road. Even if the following motorist is driving attentively, rear-end collisions can still occur due to irregular driving on the part of the leading motorist.

In a rear-end collision, the first and most important line of defense is the bumper and rear crumple zones. The quality of the bumper mechanism can mean the difference between a rear-end collision with no injuries and a rear-end collision with injuries such as whiplash, spinal and brain injuries, fractures and concussions. A faulty bumper mechanism can exaggerate the effects of a rear-end collision and bumpers should always be examined after a collision to understand their role in any subsequent injuries. Even minor, slow-speed accidents can result in severe injury to passengers and major damage to property, but it is common for insurance companies to downplay the severity of this type of accident in order to deny or diminish your claim.

Determining fault and how compensation should be dealt out can be a difficult task. Thus, hiring a quality and experienced attorney to represent your interests is very important, especially considering the insurance companies' desires to minimize their own financial exposure. Insurance companies profit by paying out a minimum of claims.

If you or a loved one live in the Orlando, Florida area and have been involved in a rear-end car accident, and you need a lawyer to protect you from further pain and suffering, please contact the Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. for a free consultation.

Automobile accidents happen every day to thousands of Americans, yet many people don't know what they should do when they've been involved in a car accident. And hiring an attorney to represent them after the accident is a new experience for most people. Having an experienced and skilled automobile accident attorney, like Orlando’s Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., can mean the difference between collecting damages and having to pay someone for inflicting damage on you, your loved ones, and your property.

Hiring the first lawyer you find in the phone book could ultimately cause you a major loss in the end. When choosing an automobile accident attorney, look for experience, a proven track record, familiarity with local, state, and federal law, personal attention, and medical knowledge.

The law is like many professions: some lessons come only with experience. Don't trust your case to a new attorney who may look at your case as a learning experience. Your attorney should be able to point to success in previous cases similar to yours. Always look for proof of winning verdicts and case settlements in automobile accidents cases similar to yours. This includes cases that are under the same jurisdiction as yours to demonstrate familiarity with the laws that will govern your case.

Many law firms are so large that much of their work is done by paralegals and temps, decreasing your chance of success in a lawsuit. Look for a law firm where the clients can be dealt with on a more personal, compassionate level by actual lawyers. Also, to successfully prove injury to a judge and/or jury, a working knowledge of the body and medicine can be invaluable. Finding a lawyer with medical expertise provides you with an angle and body of knowledge against which other lawyers cannot compete.

If you or a loved one live in the Orlando, Florida area and has been in a car accident and are searching for a quality automobile accident attorney, please contact the Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D.

One third of all car accidents occur at intersections. Intersections are considered to be one of the most dangerous places for an automobile.

There are many factors involving car accidents at intersections. Some intersection car accidents involve the failure to yield the right of way, while others involve the failure to obey a stop sign, stop lights or other traffic control devices at the intersection.

Many car accidents at intersections involve left-turning cars trying to cross on-coming traffic. Traffic lanes crossing, cars turning and changing speeds or stopping are a few reasons many auto accidents occur at intersections. In fact, over 40% of all car accident fatalities involve drivers failing to yield the right of way, driving through a stop sign or ignoring a stop light at an intersection.

There are many factors that may cause a car accident at an intersection, even the design of the intersection may be at fault or a faded or missing stop sign. For these reasons, it is important to have an experienced intersection car accident lawyer working for you to protect your legal rights.

If you or a loved one has been injured or killed in a car accident at an intersection and you live in Orlando, Florida or the surrounding area, please contact an experienced car accident attorney at The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. today to schedule a confidential consultation at no cost to you to protect your legal rights and to determine if you are entitled to compensation for your losses.