Motorcycle Accident Procedures

Don't let the adjuster keep you from getting the money you deserve!
An insurance company is obligated to their stockholders and policyholders, not specifically to someone injured in a Gainesville, Florida motorcycle accident. Insurance adjusters thrive off of the confusion a motorcycle accident causes in people's lives and use that to make the insurance company more money by paying less money to people injured in a motorcycle accident-people who need it.

The obvious dangers associated with motorcycles can make it easy for insurance companies to blame the motorcycle driver for his or her own injuries. Negotiating alone or waiting until the insurance company makes an offer can be frustrating and costly. One wrong move or one mistake can cost you money. Delay or guessing about the value of your Gainesville, Florida motorcycle accident can result in the loss of valuable time, money and your personal rights. Be aware of several things when dealing with the insurance adjuster:

How to act with the adjuster
Be polite and pleasant but firm. You may be justifiably upset about the actions of the person who injured you and the circumstances of the motorcycle accident, but the insurance adjuster is your link to the insurance company. Remember that the adjuster's conclusions about you may influence your settlement-a positive impression can never work against you.

Don't sign!
However, be aware of an adjuster who seems too ingratiating and overtly friendly. Don't make a decision based upon a false trust fostered by the adjuster's polite mien. Whatever you do, don't sign anything that an insurance adjuster or representative presents to you. And do not give a statement to the adjuster over the phone. Insist upon meeting the insurance adjuster in person and in the presence of a witness or an advocate that is on your side and has your best interests at heart.

The bottom line
The insurance adjuster is not on your side. His goal is to promote the insurance company's bottom line by giving you as little as possible after your motorcycle accident.

However, the law requires that the person or company responsible pay for your motorcycle accident repairs and injuries. You have the right to seek compensation for all of your damages including:

• Medical bills

• Lost wages

• Motorcycle repairs

• Any pain and suffering you endured from your motorcycle accident

A victim of a Gainesville, Florida motorcycle accident might try to handle their own personal injury case, hoping the insurance companies involved will settle as promptly and fairly as advertised. Unfortunately, not all insurance companies respond in that manner after you have been in a motorcycle accident. Whether you choose Steven A. Bagen & Associates to represent you or not, you need an experienced, tough Gainesville, Florida motorcycle accident lawyer on your side. Don't go it alone.

Free Consultation!
If you or a loved one has been injured in a motorcycle accident, it is crucial to have a Gainesville, Florida motorcycle accident lawyer on your side who will fight for the compensation you deserve. Contact Steven A. Bagen & Associates today. Our main office is located in Gainesville but we have successfully advocated for clients throughout Northern and Central Florida, including the major metropolitan areas of Jacksonville, Ocala, Orlando, and Daytona. Complete a FREE online consultation form or call us toll free at 1-800-800-2575.

Procedures to Follow After a Motorcycle Accident
Involvement in a Gainesville, Florida motorcycle accident is a frightening, confusing experience for anybody. This list of procedures is designed to ensure that you follow all of the steps necessary immediately following a motorcycle accident... [read more]

Beat the Adjuster
Insurance adjusters thrive off the confusion a motorcycle accident causes in people's lives. They also tend to blame the driver of the motorcycle for his or her injuries. The adjuster's job is to make the insurance company more money by paying less money to people injured in a Gainesville, Florida motorcycle accident-people who need it... [read more]

Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to most of our frequently asked questions about a Gainesville, Florida motorcycle accident. If you have a question that is not answered here, please feel free to call our office toll free at 1-800-800-2575, or fill out our Free Online Consultation Form... [read more]

Free Consultation
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, contact the Gainesville, Florida motorcycle injury lawyers at Steven A. Bagen & Associates for a free consultation. Complete a FREE online Consultation Form or call us toll free at 1-800-800-2575 for an immediate evaluation of your case.