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Michael V. Barszcz, M.D., J.D.

Archive for February, 2012

Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

Tuesday, February 28th, 2012

During the beginning of this week alone, two people were killed in motorcycle accidents in the state of Florida.

In Volusia County, a 50-year-old woman was killed when her motorcycle was hit from behind, according to WESH Orlando. The motorist who hit her, who police suspect was driving an SUV,  sped off without helping her. Yesterday in Brevard County, a 23-year-old man was killed after losing control of his motorcycle on a curve in the road, according to the Orlando Sentinel.

While all the details of these tragedies are not known, there have been many accidents like them in the past.

Although motorcycle accidents can certainly be caused by the motorist’s own error, this type of accident is also frequently caused by other negligent drivers, and sometimes by defective road designs. Other causes of motorcycle accidents include:

• Distracted motorist fails to see motorcycle driver.
• Motorist misjudges the motorcycle’s speed of travel.
• Motorist fails to yield right-of-way to motorcycle driver.

To prevent car vs. motorcycle accidents, remember that cyclists and other drivers have the same privileges and responsibilities on the road.

If you have been in a motorcycle accident in Orlando, Florida or the surrounding cities, please contact experienced accident attorney Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., to schedule a consultation.

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Orange County, Florida School Bus Rear-Ended by Careless Driver

Wednesday, February 15th, 2012

In a Valentine’s Day bus accident, the driver of a Ford pickup truck rear-ended a school bus and struck an SUV in Orange County, Florida, according to the Orlando Sentinel. At the time of the collision, the school bus was stopped to let children off.

Fortunately, neither the four children on-board the bus, nor the bus driver, were hurt. The pickup driver and his passenger did sustain minor injuries and were taken to the hospital. The SUV driver received some minor injuries as well.

Although this particular pickup truck was following too closely, many Florida motorists illegally pass school buses on a daily basis, creating a scenario in which pedestrian accidents become likely. There are nearly 9,000 illegal “pass-bys” of school buses every day in Florida, according to the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles.

According to Florida law, you must:

• Stop when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights displayed and its stop sign extended.
• Not pass the school bus on the right or left sides until the light signals have ceased and the sign has been withdrawn.

Negligent drivers cause car accidents every day. Motorists who choose to drive carelessly threaten the safety and wellbeing of our children and ourselves, and the injuries caused can lead to considerable expense and emotional turmoil. In this rear-end accident, not only was the driver of the pickup truck ticketed for careless driving, he was also ticketed for driving with a suspended license and without insurance.

If you live in Orlando or the surrounding Florida areas and have been injured in a car accident that was not your fault, please contact experienced injury attorney Michael V. Barszcz, M.D., J.D., to schedule a consultation.

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Car Accidents and Life-Changing Injuries

Thursday, February 9th, 2012

A 9-year-old boy was left critically injured after he was struck by a car while riding his bicycle. A 50-year-old man was killed when he was struck head-on by someone attempting to pass in a no-passing zone. Eleven people were killed in a massive pileup on Interstate 75, another 18 went to the hospital.

These are just a few of the auto accidents that have occurred in Florida recently. The devastation caused by car accidents is always unexpected. Surviving drivers of the I-75 pileup reported dramatically limited visibility when driving into a thick wall of smoke and fog. There was no way to anticipate the catastrophe that lay ahead.

While car accidents just about always take us by surprise, most accidents are also preventable. The consequences of preventable auto accidents can have far-reaching, life-changing effects. Injuries may cause loss of life, permanent physical impairment, or mental disability from traumatic brain injury.

If you were involved in a preventable car accident that was not your fault, you deserve compensation for the impact your injuries have had on your life. Horrific, catastrophic auto accidents are unfortunately often the result of someone’s carelessness, and negligent drivers should be held accountable for the tragedies they cause.

If you live in Orlando, Florida and have been injured in a car accident caused by someone else’s negligence, please contact experienced auto accident attorney Michael Barszcz, M.D., J.D., to schedule a consultation.

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