A Marion County jury in Ocala has awarded $1.78 million to a client of Bagen Law Accident Injury Lawyers who suffered neck, back, and head injuries after a collision with a semi truck. The accident occurred as the client, a 32-year-old nurse, was turning left from South Pine Avenue onto SW 17th Street in Ocala. Despite having a green arrow at the time of the collision, the trucking company disputed liability, arguing the client was at fault for turning left. The company initially offered no settlement, and only as trial approached did it offer $100,000, which the client rejected.
The case proceeded to trial, where the jury sided decisively with the client, awarding $1.78 million. This verdict highlights the challenges plaintiffs face when trucking corporations deny responsibility and refuse fair compensation. The outcome also demonstrates the value of experienced trial attorneys who are willing to take cases to court. Kyle Bagen, the lead attorney, has a reputation for securing seven-figure verdicts and settlements, focusing on personal injury and wrongful death cases, particularly motor vehicle accidents. He is recognized as one of Super Lawyers' Rising Stars Under 40 and holds memberships in the Multimillion Dollar Advocates Forum, the Academy of Truck Accident Attorneys, the Association of Plaintiffs' Interstate Trucking Lawyers of America (APITLA), and the Florida Justice Association. More information about the firm's approach can be found on their website.
Bagen Law Accident Injury Lawyers, founded by Steven Bagen, has been representing injured victims throughout North Central Florida for over 40 years, including Gainesville, Ocala, Lake City, The Villages, Jacksonville, Orlando, Tallahassee, Tampa, Palatka, and St. Augustine. The firm's attorneys bring more than 150 years of combined courtroom experience and have secured hundreds of millions of dollars for injured clients, maintaining a win percentage above 99%. The firm has earned recognition from Super Lawyers and has been named among the American Trial Lawyers' Top 100 personal injury law firms. This latest verdict underscores the firm's commitment to taking cases to trial when insurance companies and trucking corporations refuse to offer fair compensation. For more details on their practice areas, visit their personal injury page.
The jury's decision sends a strong message about accountability in trucking accidents. It also emphasizes the importance of legal representation that is prepared to litigate. Kyle Bagen, a North Central Florida native, graduated from the University of Florida and earned his law degree from Barry University School of Law. His background, combined with the firm's four decades of experience, positions Bagen Law as a formidable advocate for injured individuals. The firm charges no fee until the client wins, making legal representation accessible to those in need.
