Delray Beach Moped & Scooter Accident Lawyer
Mopeds and electric scooters are becoming more popular options for people to get around, especially in places like Delray Beach where the weather is warm year-round. However, with the increase of these vehicles on the road there comes a higher chance of accidents and injuries, especially when companies are allowing riders to use these vehicles with little to training. At Lyons & Snyder, our experienced Delray Beach moped & scooter accident lawyers can help if you or someone you know has been involved in a moped or electric scooter accident. To learn more, call or contact our office today to schedule a free consultation.
Increase in Scooter and Moped Popularity
Electric scooters and mopeds have increased substantially in popularity over the last few years. A number of companies have been dumping electric scooters in metropolitan areas and allowing riders to use them with no training on the roads. Some of the most popular companies disseminated scooters include Lyft, Bird, Lime, and Uber. These vehicles can go as fast as fifteen to twenty miles per hour, with riders that do not know how to operate the scooter and who often disregard traffic laws because they do not know what applies to them when riding an electric scooter.
Who is Injured in Moped and Scooter Accidents?
There is potential to injure many different parties when an electric scooter or moped accident occurs. In almost every scooter and moped accident, the rider on these vehicles is injured in some capacity due to the complete lack of protection that these vehicles provide. Many accidents are also reported of scooters crashing into pedestrians or pedestrians getting injured tripping over scooters left on the sidewalk. Cyclists are also injured when scooters try to share a bike lane. When these vehicles are taken out on the roadway, accidents involving larger vehicles like cars and motorcycles also occur.
Moped and Scooter Injuries
The injuries caused by moped and scooter accidents can vary, but injuries can range from the mild to the severe, and sometimes even fatal. Some of the most common injuries reported after a moped and scooter accident include the following:
- Head and skull injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Facial trauma
- Amputation injuries
- Nerve damage
- Broken bones
- Soft tissue damage
- Internal bleeding and organ injuries
- Paralysis
- Coma
- Death
Given the severity of injuries that can occur in moped and electric scooter accidents, it is critical that a knowledgeable Florida personal injury attorney represent your interests in the case. A lawyer can help identify all parties at fault for the accident and ensure that you get the full and fair compensation that you deserve.
Call or Contact Lyons & Snyder Today
Have you or someone that you know been injured in a moped or electric scooter accident in Delray Beach? If so, the experienced personal injury lawyers at Lyons & Snyder are here to help. Call the office or contact us today to schedule a free evaluation of your injury claims.
