When you travel in a largely urban area on a moped, you have the same rights and many of the same responsibilities on the road as other motorists. However, motor scooters are not equivalent to other vehicles due to their lack of airbags, seatbelts, or other safety devices designed to protect riders during collisions.
This makes taking proactive legal action important after a moped crash that was not your fault. It also makes the process of filing suit uniquely complex. Support from the seasoned attorneys at Berkowitz & Hanna, LLC, who are experienced with Vespa/motor scooter accidents in Stamford, will significantly contribute to obtaining the financial recovery you deserve without adding undue stress to yourself or your loved ones.
Connecticut law defines mopeds as vehicles with an automatic transmission, built-in seats, two or three wheels that contact the ground, and a motor with an engine displacement of less than 50 cubic centimeters. It defines scooters as broadly similar machines that are designed for their operators to stand, rather than sit, while the machine is in motion.
Moped and scooter owners are not required to register their vehicles, get a motorcycle endorsement on their licenses, or maintain special liability insurance coverage like motorcycle owners are. Moped and scooter owners are expected to ride only on local roads (rather than on sidewalks or bike paths), stay off of major highways, and obey all traffic laws applicable to motor vehicle traffic, as a Stamford attorney experienced with crash claims could explain to you in more detail.
To have grounds to sue over injuries you sustained in a Stamford moped collision, you will need to prove that your injuries stemmed directly from someone else’s negligence. Specifically, you will need to establish that the person’s reckless or careless act—or specific acts by multiple people—was the main and direct cause of an accident that likely would not have otherwise occurred and that it caused the injuries and losses for which you are seeking compensation.
You may also need to show that you were not to blame for causing your injuries through reckless, careless, or unlawful behavior while riding. Our team could provide you with vital assistance in proving your innocence. Otherwise, the court may assign you a share of comparative fault for your damages, which will cause you to lose vital compensation.
Motor scooters can be a more maneuverable and cost-effective mode of transport than standard passenger cars. However, they also provide much less protection during traffic collisions, which means that one irresponsible act by a nearby person can lead to serious or life-threatening injuries.
Help is available from the dedicated legal professionals at Berkowitz & Hanna, LLC to effectively demand restitution for the harm you suffered from another driver’s negligence. Contact us today to discuss your recovery options with attorneys experienced with Vespa/motor scooter accidents in Stamford.
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