Gainesville Pedestrian Accident Lawyers

Representing Pedestrians in Auto Accident Claims

Pedestrians are at a particular risk of serious injury if involved in an auto accident of any kind.  These injuries may have a significant and lasting effect on your quality of life. At Steven A. Bagen & Associates, our personal injury attorneys represent clients who have been involved in pedestrian accidents in Gainesville, Florida. We offer a complimentary consultation with a skilled attorney to help you get started.

What Causes Pedestrian Accidents?

A pedestrian accident may be caused by driver negligence, negligence on the part of a pedestrian, a defective auto part, or faulty design or construction of intersections, stop lights, etc. The most common cause of all types of traffic accidents, including those involving pedestrians, is driver negligence or error. Drunk driving, speeding or a simple mistake may lead to a serious pedestrian accident in the blink of an eye. A driver may say that he or she "just didn't see" a pedestrian.

Liability in Gainesville Pedestrian Accident Lawsuits

Depending on who caused your accident, a Gainesville pedestrian accident lawyer can work to seek justice on your behalf. You may be entitled to file a personal injury claim in civil court to seek monetary damages for injuries. Medical care, future medical treatment, loss of earnings, and emotional trauma may all be covered by a personal injury claim of this kind. By working with experts in accident reconstruction, medicine and economics, an experienced lawyer can determine the true value of your claim as well as what party should be held liable. From there, you can seek monetary damages in the form of a settlement or a jury award on your behalf.

Learn more about what you can do after a pedestrian accident. Contact a Gainesville pedestrian accident attorney at Steven A. Bagen & Associates today!