Scooter Accident Claims

Scooters and mopeds are a popular mode of travel that is often economical and very comfortable. However, they can be dangerous. Even if you are travelling at a low speed, being involved in a scooter accident can still cause fairly serious injuries. Due to the lack of a protective body, like you would have when riding in a car, scooter-related injuries can often be severe and can involve a collision with the surface of the road.

Call our specialists on 0800 342 3206 for a  no-obligation confidential conversation about your accident.

Accident Scenarios

While the most common way that someone is involved in a scooter accident is due to being in a collision with another driver on the road, you could also be injured due to other reasons such as:

• Injuries due to defective safety equipment – such as a defective helmet that does not give the protection that it suggested it would upon purchase.

• Accidents due to poorly maintained roads or the presence of other hazards on the road such as an accident happening in front of you or there being a spillage from a vehicle on the road.

• Issues with your scooter – perhaps your MOT was completed improperly, or a part of your scooter suddenly stopped working without your knowledge, endangering you.

It is important that you take precautions when riding a scooter or moped to help avoid an accident, such as not engaging in risky overtakes or other possibly dangerous driving manoeuvres. Furthermore, you should always wear high visibility clothing and take the weather into account to ensure that your clothes can withstand high winds or rain when you are travelling. Gloves can also be useful to ensure you do not lose grip upon the handlebars.

If you have been injured in a road traffic accident that was not your fault, you may be eligible for compensation.

Injuries due to a Scooter Accident

There are many different injuries that someone could suffer due to a scooter-related accident. While hopefully, most riders would just walk away from an accident with minor bruises, it is possible that your injuries can be more severe.

Injuries that could result in compensation include:

• Neck injuries such as muscle spasms, cramping or stiffness

• Whiplash which is one of the most commonly reported injuries

• Head related injuries such as skull fractures or concussions

• Lacerations on the body

• Broken bones

• Crushing injuries which could be severe enough to result in amputation

Being involved in a scooter accident can also lead to psychological harm, such as anxiety about driving again.

Making a Scooter Accident Claim

The amount of compensation you may be able to claim will first depend on the nature and severity of your injury. Our compensation calculator will give you an indication of how much you might be entitled to.

Compensation could also be granted based upon financial losses or other factors that have also been impacted due to your accident.

Contact Jefferies

At first, we will need some initial details about the specifics of your surgery and the injuries you have received. Contact us today on 0800 342 3206 or through our online form to get started. A member of our team will quickly be in touch to discuss your case in a friendly yet professional manner where confidentiality is ensured.