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Intersectional Auto Accidents

Orlando and all of Florida

Of all reported motor vehicle collisions in the state of Florida, intersectional auto accidents comprise 40% of them. Typical incidents involve the front bumper of one vehicle striking the front quarter panel, rear quarter panel or the front or rear door of another vehicle. The lack of sufficient protection on the sides of any vehicle causes it to be extremely susceptible to the force of any impact. The occupants are also at an increased risk from a side impact.

Orlando auto accident attorney, Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., understands both the medical and legal aspects of auto accidents and possesses the experience and knowledge to obtain the medical and financial restitution you need and are entitled to.

The Severity of an Intersectional Auto Accident

Because many automobiles lack sufficient protection on the sides, the impact of another vehicle striking it can potentially inflict serious, if not fatal, injuries to the passengers. In many cases, even if the vehicle is equipped with side airbags, they are not designed to activate unless the front bumper of the car has been struck.

Intersectional Protocol

The driver traveling on the street with no stop signal generally has the right of way upon entering the intersection. The law requires that a motorist who approaches an intersection with a stop sign must bring the vehicle to a complete stop. Only then should the driver assess the situation and determine if it is safe to proceed through the intersection. Failure to properly perform both parts of this legal protocol constitutes negligence and results in the offending driver owning responsibility for the resulting accident.

Intersectional auto accidents become much more difficult to assess when it is not clear which driver actually had the green light in their favor. It is typical for each driver to claim they had the green light and unless there was an impartial eyewitness to the accident, it is difficult to determine which driver was really at fault.

Many cities have specific traffic departments that maintain traffic sequence records for each of the traffic lights in their jurisdiction. A skilled lawyer can obtain these records and question each driver to determine the true sequence of the lights at the time of the accident.

If you have been involved in an auto accident in Orlando or anywhere else in Florida, you need the experienced and resourceful representation from Florida auto accident attorney, Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D. Please contact our law firm today to schedule a free case evaluation.