Gainesville Lawyers: Motorcycle and Scooter Accidents
Motorcycle accidents tend to cause serious injuries, which are not covered by Florida no-fault insurance. To obtain compensation for medical bills, lost wages, permanent injuries, and pain and suffering, you will need to file a claim against the insurance company of the at-fault driver.
At the law firm of Schackow Mercadante & Edwards in Gainesville, Florida, our lawyers are experienced in obtaining compensation for motorcycle and scooter accident victims. We offer victims a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
Motorcycle Accidents and Insurance
Motorcycle and scooter riders can purchase insurance to cover expenses such as medical bills and lost wages, regardless of fault in an accident. However, most riders don't carry insurance other than for liability. This means your only source of coverage will be the insurance of the person who hit you.
Most cycle crashes are caused by the other driver. Examples are cars making left hand turns in front of a motorcycle, cars running into a motorcycle that is stopped at a stop sign, and cars swerving into a motorcycle. As the victim of another's driver's negligence, you are entitled to compensation for all of your losses from the at-fault driver's insurance company.
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Our experience will ensure that you receive the full compensation you deserve for your financial losses, your permanent injuries and scarring, and for your lost enjoyment of life. Our lawyers will handle the property damage to your motorcycle or scooter as a courtesy at no cost.
In most cases, you will need to use your own health insurance to pay for your medical bills initially. If you don't have heath insurance, our lawyers can help you find a doctor who will provide your treatment and wait until you obtain your settlement to be paid.
You should never settle your case until you reach maximum medical improvement. Otherwise, you will not know the full extent of permanent damage caused by the bike wreck. A picture is worth a thousand words, so it's important to document road rash as it appeared shortly after the accident, after six weeks, and after the injury is fully healed to show scarring.
Free attorney consultation: Contact Schackow Mercadante & Edwards in Gainesville, Florida, to talk to a lawyer about your motorcycle or scooter accident case.
