Gainesville Scooter Accident Lawyer

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Scooters are a common site in Gainesville, with the University of Florida (UF) offering them to students as a convenient mode of transportation. Whether you obtained the scooter through the UF program, rented a scooter from another source, or own your own scooter, you have a right to operate that scooter in safety. If someone violated that right and caused a collision in which you suffered an injury, allow a Gainesville scooter accident lawyer to demand fair compensation.

Our firm has a reputation for tenacious service to accident victims. We are compassionate to our clients but aggressive towards those who owe them compensation. Call Steven A. Bagen & Associates, P.A. at (800) 800-2575 for a free, no-risk consultation.

 

Let Us Explain Why You Should Hire Your Gainesville Scooter Accident Lawyer from Steven A. Bagen & Associates, P.A.

We don’t expect clients to hire us simply because we encourage them to. We want you to trust us, and you can only trust us if you have reason to do so.

Every injured scooter rider in Gainesville should choose their attorney from Steven A. Bagen & Associates, P.A. because:

Gainesville Is Our Home. Our Clients Are Often Neighbors, But They’re Always Family.

You cannot talk about our firm without talking about Gainesville. We have not one but two offices in the city, located at:

• 6241 NW 23rd Street
• 111 SE 1st Ave

Having two offices ensures we can serve you immediately and conveniently wherever your scooter accident occurred. Our firm calls Gainesville home; your lawyer will likely be a resident. Having your legal team nearby will provide the convenience and hands-on representation you deserve.

We Make a No-Fee Guarantee

Our attorneys have a 99 percent win rate in the cases we try. We are confident in getting results for every injured scooter rider we represent, so we:

• Will not ask you to pay us any upfront fee
• Won’t require you to pay for any expenses throughout your case
• Will receive a percentage of any compensation we receive for you, which means we will have to deliver results to earn our fee

This contingency fee agreement is meant to help our clients. Regardless of your financial or personal circumstances, you can afford to hire a Gainesville scooter accident attorney from Steven A. Bagen & Associates, P.A.

Our Lawyers Are Acclaimed and Experienced

Our attorneys bring experience and accolades to your case. They:

• Have more than 100 years of combined legal experience
• Are recognized by SuperLawyers (less than 5 percent of attorneys receive this distinction)
• Have made us a Top 100 personal injury law firm, according to American Trial Lawyers

Our firm has been advocating for scooter accident victims for many years. You can trust in our advice and the quality of our service.

We Have Secured Hundreds of Millions for Our Clients (Including Injured Scooter Riders)

Results are an important criterion when choosing your scooter accident attorney. Steven A. Bagen & Associates, P.A. has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for our injured clients.

Whatever compensation you are entitled to, we will fight for it. Our team is motivated to get you all the compensation you deserve, and we do not believe in moral victories. We intend to put you on strong financial footing after your accident.

We Put Our Work Ethic Up Against Anyone’s

There is no substitute for hard work. We have experience and knowledge about the law, but just as importantly, we are relentless in our advocacy for clients.

We are a firm you can and should trust. Call Steven A. Bagen & Associates, P.A. today at (800) 800-2575 for your free, no-risk consultation about a Gainesville scooter accident attorney.

If Someone Hit You While You Were Vulnerable (on a Scooter), You Deserve Compensation for Your Damages

Scooter accidents have been on the rise in recent years. It’s clear that motorists are not doing their part in protecting scooter riders and, in many cases, are endangering those riders through negligence.

Most who harm scooter riders don’t mean to do so. Yet, their intent is not relevant—you suffered an injury and now deserve fair compensation. Some of the damages for which you may be entitled to compensation are:

Healthcare 

Scooter riders often need emergency medical services after accidents. Our clients involved in scooter accidents may also require the following:

• X-rays, CT scans, and other medical images of their injuries
• Surgery
• Medications
• Hospital services
• Cosmetic procedure for scarring and other types of disfigurement
• Rehabilitation services

Over years of legal service, our attorneys have become familiar with the medical system and the many injuries scooter riders can suffer. We will ensure you get the treatment you need, and we will demand compensation to cover that treatment.

Pain and Suffering

The non-economic cost of a scooter accident matters just as much as your financial losses. Pain and suffering is a category of damages common in many of our cases, and this can include:

• Emotional anguish
• Psychological distress
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Short-term and long-term pain
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Disfigurement

Florida’s courts allow survivors of traffic accidents to seek compensation for their non-economic damages. Our firm takes full advantage of that allowance.

Lost Earnings

If you work or were planning on working in the near future, you may deserve compensation for:

• Earnings you were certain to earn
• Earnings you may have potentially earned
• Any other professional harm related to the accident, such as lost earning power

We will account for all of your professional damages when we are seeking compensation from insurers or other liable parties.

Scooter Damage (and Other Property Damage)

If your scooter was damaged during the accident, we will account for all expenses related to that damage. It may include the cost of repairing or replacing the scooter and getting transportation while you are without it.

If your clothing or any other personal property was damaged during the crash in Gainesville, we will also determine the cost of replacing or repairing it.

Disability

The risk of disability is high whenever a motor vehicle hits a scooter rider or runs them from the road. Even if you did not hit anything during the crash—such as when a scooter rider falls while trying to avoid hitting a pedestrian—disabling injuries are possible.

Disabilities typically cause significant harm, which can include:

• The cost of medical care, which you may need for years or even the remainder of your life
• Rehabilitation costs
• Medical equipment costs
• Long-lasting pain and suffering
• The loss of physical abilities
• Mood and personality changes

Our attorneys are compassionate to clients with disabling conditions. If you have a disabling physical injury or a form of pain and suffering that is disabling, our financial demands will reflect the disability.

A Loved One’s Wrongful Death

The entire team at Steven A. Bagen & Associates, P.A. offers its sympathies if you have lost a loved one. While nobody truly understands the pain you are suffering, we have represented many clients mourning a loved one’s loss. We fight for justice on behalf of survivors, as a wrongful death can cause:

• Loss of consortium (such as the loss of a spouse’s companionship)
• Lost financial support
• Loss of the decedent’s contributions to their household
• Grief
• Other types of pain and suffering

Survivors may also need grief counseling and other treatments. Whatever you need and whatever your circumstances are, Steven A. Bagen & Associates will fight for the financial outcome you deserve.

How the Gainesville Scooter Accident Attorneys at Steven A. Bagen & Associates, P.A. Fight for Justice

We believe in a personalized approach to the law. When you retain our firm, we will create a case strategy, service style, and communication plan that works for you. While our approach will be exclusive to you, there are duties that we handle in most traffic accident cases:

Proving Fault for the Accident

The causes of scooter accidents can be the same as other traffic accidents, such as:

• Distracted driving
• Driving through crosswalks, stop signs, and other sites that the driver should stop for
• Driving in areas reserved for cyclists and scooter riders
• Speeding
• Operating a vehicle while impaired

If your accident happened because of a vehicle defect, scooter defect, dangerous road conditions, or other hazards not related to driving, your lawyer will determine who is at fault.

Documenting Your Damages

We will obtain all financial statements and receipts, medical records, expert testimony, and other documentation of your accident-related damages.

Calculating and Pursuing a Fair Settlement

Our attorneys are precise. We will determine how much compensation you deserve, and we will then lead settlement negotiations on your behalf.

Scooter riders are highly vulnerable to serious injuries. Your case value may be significant, and your lawyer will be determined to secure all the compensation you deserve.

Holding Insurance Companies True to Their Policies

Your Gainesville scooter accident lawyer will become familiar with every insurance policy that applies to your accident. It will allow us to:

• Determine which insurance companies owe you compensation
• Identify how much each liable insurer owes (and consider relevant factors like coverage limits)
• Present a detailed, convincing case for the settlements you deserve

Allow us to handle the claims process for you. This process can be stressful and rigorous; we are more than comfortable leading it.

Handling All Communications

You won’t have to deal with so much as a phone call when you have our firm on your side. Let us handle communications and every other feature of your case.

Your Case May Not Result in a Settlement. Our Lawyers Are Trial-Ready. 

Our attorneys are prepared for any circumstances that come our way. We are aggressive negotiators who fight for fair settlements, but we also:

• Have lofty goals for scooter accident cases—namely, to obtain all the compensation our client deserves
• Never advise our clients to accept lowball settlements
• Are ready and willing to file lawsuits and take our cases to trial

Our firm delivers the utmost professionalism. It means that when insurance companies and other liable parties refuse to treat (and pay) our clients fairly, we take legal action without hesitation.

Call Steven A. Bagen & Associates, P.A. Today for Your Free Consultation About a Gainesville Scooter Accident Lawyer

Waiting to hire your Gainesville scooter accident lawyer can be a mistake you cannot undo. We want to secure evidence as soon as possible. We may also need to file your case before any filing deadlines lapse. Only you can decide to prioritize your case, so we encourage you to contact us as soon as possible.

Call Steven A. Bagen & Associates, P.A. today at (800) 800-2575 for your free consultation. A free consultation gives you the chance to explore your options without the pressure of immediate fees.

You aren’t obligated to hire us, so there should be no pressure to reach out.

 

Our Gainesville Office Locations

Bagen Law Accident Injury Lawyers, P.A.., has its headquarters located in Gainesville along with another law office to offer our clients convenient access to quality, effective legal counsel for their Gainesville personal injuries.