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Tips to Avoid Car vs. Truck Accidents

2010-04-02T13:28:00.001-04:00

Truck accidents can very easy cause serious personal injury or death. You can decrease your chances of getting into a truck accident by following a few steps while on the road.

Give the Truck Plenty of Room

Make sure you give the tractor-trailer truck plenty of room while driving either behind or in front of the truck. If you are driving in front of the truck, make sure the truck has plenty of room to stop. Trucks need much more room to stop than a passenger vehicle because they weigh about 20 times more than the average car. If you are driving behind the truck, make sure you can see the truck’s mirrors. The truck driver cannot see you if you cannot see the mirrors.

Drive with your Running Lights On

You can increase your chances of other vehicles seeing your car if you drive with your lights on. Running lights draw attention to your car and where you are on the road. A truck driver is more likely to see your lights before seeing your car without your lights on.

Avoid Driving Next to the Truck

Trucks have enormous blind spots because the trailers are long. You may think the truck driver can see you because you can see the truck’s mirrors, but you are most likely driving in the truck’s blind spot. Before passing a truck, make sure you have enough room to safely get over after passing the truck and make sure you will not need to drive next to the truck for an extended period of time.

Following these tips to avoid car vs truck accidents will lower your chances of being in a truck accident. Please contact the law offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. to schedule your free consultation. Mr. Barszcz serves clients in and around the Orlando, Florida area.

SUV Rollover Accidents

2010-03-09T12:08:00.001-05:00

SUVs are very popular family cars. They are great for family vacations, road trips, and camping excursions. SUVs were originally manufactured for off-road use, but have increasingly become the choice of suburban families. Even though these vehicles offer hauling strength and lots of room inside the vehicle, they come with dangerous safety defects.

SUVs and Rollovers

SUVs cause many rollover accidents each year. They are prone to rolling over due to their narrow bodies and high center of gravity. The smallest jerk of the wheeling may cause the SUV to rollover inflicting personal injury or even death to the driver and passengers. It is very common for a driver to jerk the steering wheel to avoid hitting an object in the road or the car in front. Swerving to avoid an accident should not in turn cause an accident.

SUV rollover accidents may turn serious or fatal because of the weak roofs and the lack of a roll bar. When SUVs were manufactured for off-road use, they came equipped with a roll bar to protect the driver and passengers if the roof collapsed. Car manufacturers removed the roll bar when manufacturing SUVs for families, but they never corrected the weak roof or the high center of gravity.

If you have been injured in an SUV rollover accident in Orlando, Florida, please contact Florida personal injury attorney, Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., to schedule a free consultation about your case.

Accidents Caused by Common Driver Distractions

2010-02-02T18:41:00.000-05:00

The most talked about driver distraction involves the cell phone. Cell phone use while driving is a huge contributor to the number of car accidents on Florida roadways. There are, however, several other distractions that lead to serious and possible fatal car accidents.

Common driver distractions can be categorized by three types:

Visual
Cognitive
Manual

Anything that visually takes your attention off the road is a visual driver distraction. This type of distraction may be looking at the scenery, your cell phone, a map, or a dropped item. Visual distraction almost always accompanies cognitive and manual distractions.

Cognitive driver distractions cause your thoughts to be on things other than the road and driving. A conversation, thinking about what to make for dinner, or "zoning out" are all types of cognitive distractions.

Manual driver distractions occur when you take your hands off the steering wheel. You are at risk of being in an accident even if you only use one hand and leave the other hand on the wheel. Manual distractions include eating, talking on the phone, and adjusting controls in the car.

Other common driver distractions include:

Being late for work and speeding
Construction zones and emergency vehicles
Driver fatigue
Weather conditions
Driver intoxication

Please contact Orlando car accident attorney Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. for a consultation about your accident case in Florida.

Choosing a Personal Injury Attorney

2010-01-08T10:53:00.001-05:00

Being the victim of an accident can throw your life into turmoil. Beyond the pain of your injury, you may be facing high medical bills and other costs. At the same time, you are losing wages while you try to heal from your injuries. Compensation for your injuries can help you put your life in order.

The Orlando, Florida Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. can help you pursue compensation for a debilitating injury that prevents you from working or supporting your family. Just having a lawyer isn’t enough; a good personal injury attorney is key to protecting you and your loved ones’ best interests. Look for experience, medical expertise, personal attention, and verdicts and settlements.

The kinds of accidents that can result in personal injury are numerous and varied, including assault, automobile, motorcycle, or truck accidents, defective products, and work accidents. Finding a lawyer with experience in your type of injury is essential to winning a case. Since, by their very nature, personal injury cases deal with medical issues, having a personal injury lawyer who has extensive medical knowledge, such as a doctorate in medicine, can mean the difference between winning and losing a case. This knowledge is also of great benefit in medical malpractice suits.

Make sure you receive the personal attention from lawyers needed for a successful case. One should look for a firm large enough to provide all of the resources necessary, yet also devoted to making sure your lawyer gives you the undivided attention you need.

But, above all, their record of winning verdicts and settlements in personal injury cases similar to yours should give you a sense of the capabilities of your lawyer or law firm.

If you or a loved one live in the Orlando, Florida area, have sustained a personal injury and have unanswered questions, please contact the Orlando Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. and let us answer your questions in a free personal injury consultation.

Rear End Collision Car Accidents

2009-12-14T11:45:00.002-05:00

Rear-end collisions are the most frequent type of car accident with over 2.5 million reported annually nationwide. A low speed rear-end collision that results in almost no damage to the vehicle can still result in serious personal injury to the occupants.

The bumper system on your automobile is an important safety feature that usually absorbs the force of a low speed impact, but sometimes the human bodies in the car absorb the impact instead. The consequences of that impact sometimes results in what is known as a "whiplash" injury, a sudden, violent, involuntary whipping backward and forward of the head and neck.

Whiplash injuries are soft tissue trauma to the muscles and ligaments of the neck and result in pain, swelling, stiffness, headache, nausea, numbness and dizziness. These symptoms are not always immediately evident and may appear twenty-four to forty-eight hours after the impact of a rear end collision. The failure to seek medical attention for this injury may result in weeks or months of debilitating pain.

If you have been injured in a rear end collision car accident through no fault of your own, you deserve to be financially compensated for your pain and suffering, medical expenses, lost income and any other expenses you have incurred due to someone else's negligence.

Please contact the Orlando, Florida location of The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. today to protect your legal right to financial compensation for your injury.

Why Do I Need an Attorney After a Car Accident?

2009-12-10T17:50:00.000-05:00

Car accidents cause injuries, loss of property, and loss of life. When you are involved in a car accident, the assistance of an experienced car accident attorney can be invaluable whether you are battling an insurance company that denies your claim, seeking financial compensation for your injuries or defending yourself in a court of law.

An experienced car accident attorney such as Michael V. Barszcz, M.D., J.D. has a highly skilled and professional network of medical, legal and accident experts on hand to investigate and evaluate police reports, eye-witness accounts of the accident and to inspect and preserve the condition of the vehicles involved in the accident that may reveal what happened and why. Mr. Barszcz has the unique distinction of possessing a medical degree and law degree, which affords him keen insight into the medical aspects of your case.

Car accident laws are very complex and you will need legal representation to guide you through this complicated process. Mr. Barszcz will work with medical, legal and accident experts to ensure you get the best legal representation available and obtain the financial compensation you deserve.

If you live in the Orlando, Florida area, please contact The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. today to learn what options are available to you in your attempt to obtain financial compensation for injuries suffered in a car accident and to protect your legal rights and interests.

Senior Citizens and Automobile Accidents

2009-12-08T17:48:00.001-05:00

Most senior citizens are safe and conscientious drivers, but some seniors face the challenges of the aging process that interfere with good driving abilities. It's been estimated that drivers of all ages must make seven major decisions for every mile driven requiring immediate action, and though experience and judgment anchored in maturity are important, elderly drivers are sometimes slower to process information that requires immediate action.

The risk factors that increase with aging bring a decline in vision, hearing loss, limited mobility, the side effects of medications, and signs of dementia. Elderly drivers receive more citations for failing to yield, improper turns and running red lights and stop signs than any other age group. Fatalities related to car accidents are very high for those 70 years of age and older.

If you are a senior citizen, it may be a good idea to take the time to enroll in a safe driving course for drivers over the age of fifty. Take extra precautions to keep your car in peak running condition with clean windows and headlights for maximum visibility and avoid driving in hazardous weather conditions. Drive during daylight hours and be extra observant when making left turns.

In the event you do have an automobile accident, we encourage you to contact The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. in Orlando, Florida to help you deal with the confusing aftermath and complex issues surrounding a car accident. Mr. Barszcz has the unique distinction of possessing a medical degree and law degree, which affords him keen insight into the medical aspects of your case.

The Worst Cars in an Accident

2009-12-07T17:43:00.000-05:00

Some vehicles that are manufactured just happen to be safer than others for a variety of reasons. Size is one example that comes into play when vehicles collide. A large sedan or SUV with average safety features would almost surely fare better win in a real-world encounter with a small car with excellent safety features. In this case, size really does matter.

At the bottom of the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety's (IIHS) list of safest cars are cars with the poorest safety ratings: the 2010 Chrysler PT Cruiser, the Infiniti M35/M45, the Ford Escape Hybrid, the Jeep Wrangler, the Cadillac STS, and the Toyota Sienna. These models were said to provide poor protection when either hit from the side or rear and/or had poor protection in a rollover.

Automobile accidents are one of the leading causes of catastrophic injuries and death in the United States and occur due to driver error, negligence, manufacturing defects and hazardous weather conditions. A car accident can leave you hurt, confused and financially overwhelmed. Consulting with an experienced car accident attorney will help you protect your legal rights, make you aware of what options are available to you and give you the opportunity to go on with your life in a positive way.

If you or someone you love has been injured or killed in a car accident, please contact the Orlando, Florida office of The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J. D. today. Mr. Barszcz also has a medical degree, so he is able to provide each and every client with superior service and understand the medical intricacies associated with any injuries.

The Safest Cars in an Accident

2009-12-04T16:19:00.000-05:00

Each year, automobile manufacturers work hard to make their cars look better and drive more safely for the American consumer.

To determine just how well a vehicle protects the occupants in the event of a crash, the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) rates vehicles on their performance in high-speed front and side crash tests and a roll-over test. The IIHS also evaluates their performance in providing protection from neck injuries in rear-end collisions.

The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety’s top three picks for the safest cars in 2010 in the large, mid-size, and small car categories include the Buick LaCrosse, the Ford Taurus and the Lincoln MKS in the large car class; the Audi A3, Chevrolet Malibu and Chrysler Sebring 4 door in the midsize class; and the Honda Civic 4 door, Kia Soul and Nissan Cube in the small car class.

The IIHS says these automobile manufacturers seem to be committed to providing customers with safe vehicles in real-world collision conditions. These vehicles were chosen for their ability to protect motorists in front, side and rear crashes based on testing and evaluations by the IIHS.

Some innovative safety features include collision warning systems, whiplash protection systems, energy absorbing interiors, side-impact protection, rear-side airbags, anti-skid systems, and rear fog lights.

Even the safest car cannot guarantee you will not be involved in an automobile accident. If you live in the Orlando, Florida area and you were involved in an automobile accident, please contact The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. today.

Teens and Automobile Accidents

2009-12-02T16:17:00.000-05:00

Statistics reveal that teen drivers are more likely to be involved in a car accident than any other age group due to their lack of experience and maturity, their “need for speed,” their propensity for cell phone use and the influence of alcohol, drugs and their peers.

Teen drivers are four times more likely to be killed in an automobile accident and more likely to ignore basic safety precautions like wearing seat belts and observing posted speed limits than all other drivers. The six months after obtaining a drivers’ license are the deadliest six months in a teen drivers’ life.

The five fatal behaviors that contribute to so many teen car accidents are speeding, failing to yield, tailgating, ignoring weather conditions, and driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

A teen driver is also more likely to be involved in an automobile accident when other teens are in the automobile chatting, laughing, texting and being generally distracting and exuberant as teens can often be.

If you live in the Orlando, Florida area and your teen driver was involved in a car accident or you were involved in an accident with a teen driver, please contact an experienced automobile accident attorney at The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. today to protect your legal rights and obtain the legal representation to which you are entitled.

Airbag Accidents

2009-12-01T18:43:00.001-05:00

While airbag technology has progressed in recent years and airbags are felt to be an integral component of automobile accident safety, that doesn't mean that they are flawless. Airbags, both in accidents and due to faulty deployment, can cause serious injury and even death. Lawyers such as Orlando, Florida's Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D. J.D., can make sense of airbag accidents and protect you from further harm.

The causes of airbag injuries are numerous and include:

Improper installation
Faulty deployment
Failure to deploy
Improper design
Defective parts

Airbags can cause injuries such as:

Lacerations
Concussion
Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Loss of sight
Loss of hearing
Spinal cord injury (SCI)
Amputations
Death

Airbag injuries can be confusing for victims because the injury was caused by something designed to protect them, and the majority of these injuries occur in an automobile accident, further complicating causes and effects.

Clearly, the consequences of an airbag accident can are great, including possible loss of wages, pain, and suffering, and demand a lawyer with the experience and expertise to argue and win your case.

If you or a loved one has been a victim of an injury from an airbag accident or been involved in an automobile accident in which an airbag contributed to injury, please contact the Orlando, Florida Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. to find out more about your options and how to avoid even more pain and suffering.

Texting and Car Accidents

2009-11-30T16:14:00.000-05:00

Texting while driving is a high risk behavior as it has been reported that texting drivers are four times more likely to have an accident than someone who is not distracted by texting. The dangers of texting while driving are well documented and well observed by anyone who uses the roadways across the United States.

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) reports that over 85% of automobile drivers text or talk on their cell phones when behind the wheel. Most drivers over-estimate their ability to multi-task and tend to ignore the dangers of texting and talking on a cell phone while driving. Drivers using cell phones often exhibit the same unsafe behaviors as drivers driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs: weaving erratically, braking too quickly or too slowly, and tailgating.

The laws governing cell phone use while driving vary from state to state and day to day, so the expertise of an automobile accident attorney familiar with texting laws is an invaluable asset in your efforts to hold a negligent texting driver responsible for causing an automobile accident.

If you are a resident of the Orlando, Florida area please contact The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. today if you have been involved in a car accident with a texting driver and learn how to proceed with your efforts to hold that person responsible for any damages you have suffered.

DUI and Car Accidents

2009-11-27T11:25:00.000-05:00

The crime most frequently committed in the United States on a daily basis is driving under the influence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or prescription medications and is responsible for killing one person in the United States every thirty minutes.

Substances that affect coordination, impair and distort vision, and slow normal reaction times when driving like alcohol, marijuana, cocaine, amphetamines, heroin and prescription medications such as sleeping pills, muscle relaxants and other depressants are a major contributing factor in too many car accidents.

Alcohol and drug-impaired drivers, whether illegal or prescribed, destroy the lives of countless people every day in this country. Studies reveal that alcohol and drugs were a factor in the automobile accident-related fatalities of one in five youngsters under the age of fourteen. The choice to drive while under the influence is a bad decision and a crime, not an accident.

Victims of DUI- related car accidents often suffer catastrophic injuries such as spinal cord injury or traumatic brain injuries because the accidents usually occur at high rates of speed and involve head-on collisions. The physical, emotional, and financial costs to victims of DUI are very high and you deserve every opportunity for compensation available to you.

If you have been victimized by an individual driving under the influence, please contact the expert attorneys at The Law Offices Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. today in Orlando, Florida to hold those responsible for your pain and suffering legally accountable.

Car Accidents at Intersections

2009-11-25T11:22:00.000-05:00

An intersection can be a very dangerous place for you to be since it is estimated that one-third of all car accidents occur at intersections.

Many automobile accidents that occur at intersections involve left-turning vehicles attempting to cross on-coming traffic, failure to yield the right of way, and the failure to obey stop signs and traffic signals. Over 40% of car accidents with fatalities involve failure to yield the right of way, driving through a stop sign, or ignoring a traffic light at an intersection.

Faulty intersection design and faded or missing stop signs are also responsible for accidents at intersections. An experienced Florida car accident attorney such as Michael V. Barszcz will consult with design engineers, accident investigators and experts in the field of the dynamics of car accidents to expose negligence on the part of the entity responsible for the dangerous intersection, and hold them legally responsible for the injuries or deaths that were caused by poorly maintained or designed intersections. Mr. Barszcz has the unique distinction of possessing a medical degree as well as a law degree; this affords him knowledge of the medical aspect of your case that many lawyers simply do not possess.

If you or someone you care about was injured or killed at a dangerous intersection in the Orlando, Florida area, please contact an experienced car accident attorney at The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. today to schedule a private consultation at no cost to you with experts in that field to protect your legal rights and obtain financial compensation for the injuries you have suffered.

Types of Car Accidents

2009-11-23T11:18:00.000-05:00

The types of car accidents that occur every day on roadways across the country involve many and varied mutations. Cars can be involved in accidents with trucks, buses, trains, motorcycles, bicycles, and pedestrians. There are head-on collisions, rear-end collisions, side-impact collisions and roll-overs. The one thing all car accidents have in common is the ability to change the direction of your life in sometimes very significant ways.

There are over six million motor vehicle accidents, causing over three million injuries and forty-five thousands deaths every year in the United States. These accidents involve head-on collisions or frontal impacts which are responsible for some of the most serious injuries and a high number of deaths. A frontal-impact accident can occur when a car hits a stationary object or drives on the wrong side of the road, a harrowing scenario for the other drivers encountering a wrong-way driver.

Another frequent type of car accident that occurs is rear-end collisions caused by negligent or distracted drivers or those just not paying attention. Side-impact collisions most often occur at intersections or in parking lots and roll-overs, though rare, cause some of the most catastrophic injuries when car roofs collapse and crush the occupants.

No matter the type of car accident you may be involved in, The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. can help you by evaluating the circumstances of your accident and advising you on how to proceed. Because Mr. Barszcz also has a medical degree, he will be able to understand your injuries and explain them to a judge or jury in a clear and succinct manner.

If you live in the Orlando, Florida area, please contact The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. today and have a medical and legal expert in car accidents protecting your legal rights and working to get you the financial compensation you deserve.

Construction Accidents

2009-11-02T18:41:00.001-05:00

Construction sites can be particularly dangerous places in which to work. Sustaining a work injury at a construction site can be a different situation from a standard workers' compensation claim because the person responsible for your accident may not be your employer. Educate yourself about these kinds of accidents before hiring a law firm to represent you.

Equipment, inadequate safety measures, and inadequate training are three main contributors to construction site accidents. Equipment on a construction site can be heavy, dynamic, and dangerous. The sheer mass of vehicles and equipment on construction sites means that safety and precaution are necessary to ensure everyone on site avoids injury. Faulty equipment can be highly dangerous on constructions sites.

Following the proper safety measures is essential to avoiding injuries on construction sites, and most safety precautions are learned behaviors, making proper training a must. However, even if your employer follows all appropriate precautions, other contractors on the site may not be as diligent, endangering you and every other worker on the site. Or sometimes a defective piece of equipment is responsible for your accident. In these cases, your legal options go beyond workers' compensation and may require a personal injury claim. In these instances, it’s important to have a lawyer who understands the nuances and complexities of construction site accidents.

A construction accident can mean you are no longer able to work and earn money on top of extensive medical bills. If you or a loved one is looking for a lawyer after an injury in a construction accident in the Orlando, Florida area, please contact of the Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. to learn more about your options and how workers’ compensation and personal injury awards can benefit you.

Car Accidents

2009-10-27T18:13:00.000-04:00

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 Car Accidents

2009-10-25T10:49:00.000-04:00

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.

Choosing an Automobile Accident Attorney

2009-10-20T10:33:00.002-04:00

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.

Car Accidents at Intersections

2009-10-12T13:42:00.005-04:00

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.

What Is Personal Injury Law?

2009-09-28T17:28:00.000-04:00

Personal injury law covers cases that involve one person suffering physical, emotional, and financial injury as a result of the negligence or deliberate misconduct of another person or group of people. The goal of personal injury lawsuits is to make the victim "whole," to try to restore the victim to the life he or she had before the accident by making those responsible pay for what they have done.

In most cases, it is not possible to restore life as it was before the accident. Property can be replaced, medical bills can be paid, and lost wages can be restored, but the human dimension of injury often remains. From permanent disability to pain, scarring, and disfigurement to the daily pain of a loved one lost, there are some things that can never be restored. In these cases, damages are assessed to help victims move on as best they can.

When you are the victim of a doctor's error, a car accident, a construction site accident, or any other type of accident, a personal injury lawsuit can help you move past the accident and get your life back together.

If you or a loved one has been in a personal injury accident in the Orlando, Florida area, the time to act is now. Contact the Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., to sit down for a free consultation and discuss your options and what you may be entitled to in terms of compensation.

Choosing a Medical Malpractice Attorney

2009-09-17T17:27:00.000-04:00

Falling victim to medical malpractice is a painful and traumatic experience. Patients rightly put a large amount of trust in doctors, and when that trust is violated, the results can be permanently damaging. Proving medical negligence, or medical malpractice can be difficult. Doctors can try to justify their actions with plausible excuses, and juries trust doctors as much as patients do. It takes an experienced lawyer with medical knowledge to see the errors in a doctor's testimony and demonstrate them to a jury. The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., in Orlando, Florida, pride themselves on the quality and skill of their medical malpractice case history.

The key characteristics you should look for in a medical malpractice attorney are medical expertise, experience, verdict settlements, and individual care and attention. Most importantly, to establish medical malpractice, you must prove that a health care provider deviated from professional health standards. To prove this, expert medical testimony must be given. Having a lawyer intimate with medical practices and standards is crucial and can mean the difference between winning and losing a case.

Medical malpractice suits are complicated, complex cases and require lawyers with extensive experience. Particularly given the range of injuries that can be sustained as a result of medical errors, hiring a lawyer who has dealt with these types of cases and the medical community is key. Shouldn't you demand a lawyer with experience in all of these types of medical malpractice or negligence cases, a lawyer who has a proven track record of winning medical malpractice verdicts and settlements.

Finally, there should be a personal connection between client and lawyer, not between client and paralegal or client and assistant.

If you or a loved one are in the Orlando, Florida area and have been a victim of medical malpractice, you need a team of experts on your side. Please contact the Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., to find out answers to your medical malpractice questions.

Rollover Accidents

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Of the various types of automobile accidents, rollover accidents have the potential for some of the most severe injuries and risk of death. Rollover accidents have a number of causes and can affect cars differently depending on their type and without the help of law firms such as Orlando, Florida's Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., winning a case in a rollover accident can be very difficult.

While there are a number of causes of rollover accidents, the most common are:

Turning too sharply
Turning at too high a speed
Faulty tires
Dangerous weather conditions
Poorly designed vehicles
Dangerous road conditions

If the vehicle in question has a narrow wheel base, or is top heavy with a high center of gravity, as is the case with many SUVs in rollover accidents, the chances of rollover also increase. Manufacturers who fail to take certain safety precautions to reduce the chances of a rollover accident or minimize the possible injury in a rollover accident - including Electronic Stability Control, airbags, seatbelts, crush resistant roofs, and designing cars with low centers of gravity - may be held responsible for their defective product.

Rollover accident injuries are often severe, including Spinal cord injury, Traumatic brain injury (TBI), whiplash, and burns. The severity of these injuries makes winning compensation even more important. Also, the property damage sustained in rollover accidents is usually much greater than in a less severe accident such as a rear-end collision.

The aftermath of rollover accidents can be just as difficult as the accidents themselves. If you are in the Orlando, Florida area and have been involved in a rollover accident, please contact of the Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. and find out how we can help.

Car Accidents in Parking Lots

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If you have been involved in a parking lot car accident, there are several facts you should be aware of.

Most parking lots are considered to be private property, and most parking lot accidents occur at low speeds. This usually means there will not be anyone making bodily injury claims, and it is likely the police will not get involved to document the damages. However, having said that, whiplash injuries at low speeds are one of the most common car accident injuries documented.

Even if you feel your parking lot accident was minor and there were no damages, you must notify your insurance company of the accident. This will protect you if the other party involved makes a claim against you in the future. A parking lot accident is the most disputed accident in the area of automobile accident claims. You should also file a police report of the incident to protect your legal rights further.

If you have been involved in a parking lot car accident and you live in Orlando, Florida or the surrounding area, please contact an experienced automobile accident attorney at The Law Offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. today to schedule a confidential consultation to protect your legal rights and determine whether you are entitled to compensation.