We like to work with scooter riders because they know how to hae fun. In fact, anything with two wheels is a great way to get around. We know what it is like on the road and how drivers behave towards cyclists. If you have been injured, it is crucial that you protect your rights and get the necessary medical treatment you need. In order to fully recover for your loss you need a skilled scooter accident attorney who can help you navigate the complexity of your case. Our moped crash attorneys will assist you with understanding the complexity of the personal injury case, vehicle and traffic laws, medical concerns, insurance laws and issues, negligence and liability laws as well as be your advocate to the insurance company representatives. Contact us so we can evaluate your case.
If you have been involved in moped or scooter wreck:
- Immediately get the emergency care you need.
911 should be called immediately. DO NOT refuse medical attention following a scooter accident. You may be in shock and/or not realize your injuries.
Make sure to get the drivers license number, license plate, and description of the driver if it appears the police are not coming or the driver may leave the scene.
As close in time to the incident take as many notes as you can recall about the incident, include a diagram of the location, the vehicles, and your physical as well as property damages
DO NOT discuss liability with the driver
Keep your moped or scooter and the clothes you were wearing (no matter how soiled), and take photos of them as well as your injuries.
You should call an attorney to discuss your rights following a your scooter accident.
- Follow-up with your primary care physician.
- Do not speak to the insurance company of the person/company who injured you until you have contacted an attorney.
- Insurance companies will try to contact you through an adjuster or attorney with one goal in mind, limit the amount of money you may be entitled to recover.
- Investigation: Only trained professionals should investigate incidents causing severe injury. This will include speaking with witnesses and taking their statements. Photographs of the incident site will need to be taken by a trained individual who knows what to look for and preserve evidence as close in time to the incident as possible.
Moped riders suffer all sorts of injuries due to driver negligence. It is not uncommon for scooter riders to be injured by car doors, "doored", or hit by cars that do not respect the right-of-way, and often, drivers who were just not paying attention.
All over Utah, the drivers in our cities need to pay more attention. Whether you are riding in Salt Lake City or one of our many canyons, there is simply no safe place for scooters without having to endure angry car drivers or the drivers who later casually recall, "Oops!, I did not see 'em there on that little thing". Utah law requires cars to "share the road" with cyclists. Given the ever increasing number of moped and scooter riders who have taken to the joy of riding either out of personal pleasure, ecological politics, or because gas is simply unaffordable, local governments should be acting more now than ever before to protect this growing population. Utah has to change their attitude about scooters. We can help with scooter accident injuries resulting from negligent drivers or unsafe road conditions. Contact our law office today.
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