In Temple Terrace, scooter operators travel regularly on residential roads. Unfortunately, sometimes these scooters are involved in accidents. This can cause serious injury to the scooter operator, any passengers on the scooter, or others involved in the crash, including pedestrians, bicycle riders, walkers, or anyone sharing the road.
When a scooter accident happens, it’s important to understand many factors, including who was to blame, what insurance coverage is available, and what kinds of compensation you may be entitled to given the nature of your injuries.
Diaco Law has a deep knowledge of Florida’s laws on scooter safety and scooter operations on public roadways. We bring decades of experience to your case and will fight for you to get the compensation you deserve from those who harmed you. Give us a call or contact us online today to schedule your free consultation with a Temple Terrace accident lawyer to learn more.
What are Your Rights After a Scooter Accident?
After a scooter accident, you may have the right to obtain compensation for the losses the incident caused. This is true whether you were on the scooter or you were injured by a scooter rider. You will need to prove:
- The defendant was negligent: This means that they violated a safety rule, or behaved unreasonably carelessly. Some scooter riders are required to be at least 16, a license is often required for gas-powered scooters, and riders must obey the rules of the road. Drivers also have an obligation to respect the rights of scooter riders. A failure to exercise reasonable care on the part of any scooter rider or motorist could result in liability.
- The negligence was the direct cause of harm: You’ll need to prove that the negligence was the direct cause of an accident, and that you were harmed because of it. Scooter riders often suffer serious injury when they are in a crash because the scooter provides limited protection from the force or impact.
Diaco Law can help you to gather evidence as to how the crash happened, how the driver or scooter operator fell short, and the extent of your damages.
Taking Legal Action when You’ve been Harmed by a Scooter
Florida is a no-fault state for car accidents, but whether no-fault laws affect your right to sue will depend on the circumstances of the incident as well as the severity of your injuries. Diaco Law can help you to understand how these laws impact your case so you can determine the best way to fight for justice.
Our injury attorneys in Temple Terrace will also help you to identify all defendants, which could be important as the operators of many types of scooters are not required to carry insurance coverage. Those who are responsible could include other drivers, the scooter manufacturer, those responsible for road maintenance or design, or the scooter operator.
Finally, we will put together evidence, build the strongest claim possible, and either negotiate with the defendant’s insurer or go to court to help you get justice. We are experienced trial attorneys and skilled negotiators, ready to go the distance to get you the money you deserve.
Contact a Temple Terrace Scooter Accident Lawyer Today
Don’t hesitate to take legal action and get help when someone harms you. Schedule a free consultation today with a Temple Terrace scooter accident lawyer to learn how we can represent you.