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Accident Attorney

Orlando, Florida

Common Causes of Auto Accidents

Auto accidents happen every day without warning. These types of accidents result in the property damage of the vehicles and in the personal injury of either one or both of the parties involved.

Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. is an Orlando auto injury lawyer who also possesses a medical degree, a distinction that means he is able to fully understand the injuries that you have sustained. Having a lawyer who is also a medical doctor on your side will certainly assist you in receiving the compensation you deserve.

Common Auto Accident Causes

Most auto accidents can be avoided by driving safely; safe driving involves making sure your attention is on the road and on the events around your car. This may seem like common sense, but many drivers let themselves become distracted. There are three types of driver distraction.

• Visual Distraction
• Cognitive Distraction
• Manual Distraction

Visual distraction is when the visual attention of the driver is taken off the road. This happens when a driver is looking at an accident, reading a map, or texting while driving.

Cognitive distraction occurs when the driver’s mind is taken off the road. This happens when the driver is deep in thought or paying close attention to a conversation either with a passenger or on the phone.

Manual distraction is when a driver takes his or her hands off the steering wheel when adjusting the radio, picking up a drop item, or adjusting the controls in a the car.

Driver distraction is not the only cause of auto accidents. Other common causes of auto accidents include:

• Construction zones
• Weather conditions
• Driver fatigue
• Road hazards
• Inexperienced drivers
• Driver intoxication
• Speeding or slowing suddenly

If you or someone you love has suffered auto injuries and you would like more information on common causes of auto accidents in Florida, please contact the law offices of Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. to schedule a no-cost, confidential consultation to discuss your claim. Our accident attorney serves residents of Orlando and Winter Park, Florida.