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Wheeled vehicles with small engines like mopeds, Vespas, and scooters are a versatile form of transportation. They are nimble and relatively inexpensive, and may be practical for students and people with short commutes.
The vehicles are meant to be ridden on the roads, but that can be dangerous. Contact Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law if you were hurt while riding a moped or scooter. Our motorbike accident lawyers represent people in lawsuits arising out of Vespa/motor scooter accidents in West Virginia, and we can hold the responsible parties accountable for your losses.
Motor scooters are smaller than motorcycles and their engine size typically ranges from 50cc to 150cc, though larger scooters may have engines up to 700cc. Some scooters have electric motors and rechargeable batteries. Scooters with engines larger than 50cc or maximum speeds exceeding 30 mph would be treated like motorcycles under West Virginia law.
Scooter riders must obey all vehicle and traffic laws when riding in the street. If you are unclear about the law that applies to your moped or scooter, contact a West Virginia attorney.
There are serious risks with scooters. Their profile is small and vehicles drivers tend to focus on larger vehicles and overlook a scooter. As a scooter rider, you are vulnerable to serious injuries, with the most common being:
Helmets, which are mandatory for scooter riders, can reduce the severity of head injuries.
When you are seriously hurt in a scooter accident, contact a West Virginia attorney from our team. West Virginia Code § 55-2-12 allows two years from the date of the wreck to file a lawsuit, but it is advantageous to get legal advice immediately. We could ensure you get the medical care you need, help you apply for disability benefits if necessary, and investigate the crash to identify the responsible parties.
Under West Virginia’s comparative negligence law, the party responsible for a vehicle wreck must compensate others for injuries and losses they suffered in the crash. If you bring a legal claim seeking compensation, you must prove the other party was negligent. Doing so requires you to demonstrate that they did not use the degree of care the circumstances required.
If the driver got a ticket, or there is other evidence that their carelessness caused the crash, the driver may be liable for your injuries. If they were working at the time of the crash, the owner of the vehicle or their employer may have liability. If a manufacturing defect in either the vehicle or the scooter contributed to the wreck, the manufacturer may be liable.
Comparative negligence law might impact your compensation. If you were partially responsible, you can collect damages, but the amount will be discounted by a percentage that equals your contribution to the crash. An experienced personal injury attorney can explain the impact comparative negligence might have in your specific case.
If you ride a Vespa or any other brand of scooter and get hurt in an accident, contact Jan Dils Attorneys at Law. We help people injured in Vespa/motor scooter accidents in West Virginia get fair compensation for their injuries caused by another person’s negligence. Reach out today to schedule a free consultation to discuss your scooter wreck.
To Schedule an Appointment, Call Us Toll Free at 1.877.873.8208 or Email Us for a Prompt Response.
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