Moped Injuries

Mopeds have a lot of advantages: they are fuel efficient, easy to park, and fun to drive. These benefits, though, come with a price. On roads with relatively giant vehicles speeding past, moped riders are often in danger of being seriously injured.

According to one recent study, moped riders who collide with vehicles have a 31 percent chance of suffering a serious injury. In cases where the accident was another driver's fault, the injured person may be able to file a personal injury lawsuit.

If you've been injured in a moped crash, you may be able to seek legal relief. To connect with a local injury lawyer for a free consultation about your moped injuries, just fill out the brief form below.

Causes of Moped Injury Accidents

A recent study conducted by the University of Southern California discovered several interesting trends relating to motorcycle accidents, including those involving mopeds. These trends include:

• Roughly 75 percent of moped accidents involved a collision with another vehicle, usually larger cars and trucks.
• Equipment failure accounted for only about 3 percent of all accidents.
• The primary cause of collisions with passenger vehicles is the failure of other drivers to see mopeds on the road.
• Riders between the ages of 16 and 24 are involved in a disproportionately high number of accidents.

From a legal perspective, these statistics reveal a few key findings. First, most injury lawsuits require the injured party to prove that the person who caused the accident was acting negligently.

So, if a moped accident is caused by a driver's failure to see a moped rider, courts may find the car drivers to be negligent.

Filing a Lawsuit for Moped Injuries

If you suffer an injury in a moped accident, your lawsuit may closely resemble a car accident lawsuit. In this sort of claim, there are a few steps to take that may help your lawsuit. These include:

• Gather as much information about the accident as you can. This may include collecting photographs of the scene of the accident, medical bills, and names and addresses of witnesses.
• Watch the statute of limitations. Some state laws may place a time limit on when you can file a claim to seek relief.
• Consider consulting with a third party, like an attorney, before making deals with insurance companies.

For more information on your state's injury laws, contact a local injury attorney today.