Scooter riders are not well-protected in crashes. Helmets and other gear are a thin barrier between the person and larger vehicles. That is why Vespa/motor scooter accidents in Southaven usually lead to severe injuries.
If you were hurt while riding a motor scooter, you may be able to claim compensation. An experienced motorcycle collision attorney from the Law Office of David E. Gordon & Elissa M. Coombs can provide the legal assistance you need while fighting for the compensation you deserve.
Common Causes of Scooter Accidents
Some of Southaven’s most severe motor scooter accidents happen on I-55 and Highway 51. The higher the speed, the more serious injuries the rider can sustain. Meanwhile, a minor collision in a Pizza Hut parking lot can also lead to severe consequences. Some of the most common causes of such accidents are:
- Distracted Drivers: Motorists who are texting, eating, or smoking behind the wheel may fail to notice scooter riders
- Failure to Yield: Drivers who ignore stop signs or traffic signals can collide with scooters at intersections
- Unsafe Lane Changes: A driver who does not check blind spots may sideswipe a scooter in traffic
- Speeding: Excessive speed reduces reaction time and increases the severity of crashes
- Drunk or Impaired Driving: Drivers under the influence of alcohol or drugs have slower reflexes and poor judgment
- Road Hazards: Potholes and debris pose a greater risk to scooter riders than to larger vehicles
- Dooring Accidents: A parked driver opening their car door into traffic can cause a scooter rider to crash
- Defective Scooters: Mechanical failures, such as brake malfunctions, can lead to dangerous accidents
In many cases, Vespa crashes occur because another person or company acts negligently. Proving such negligence is the key step to claiming compensation.
How to Prove Negligence
To prove negligence of the party who is at fault for an electric scooter crash in Southaven, the injured person has to demonstrate two key elements of negligence. David and Elissa can help injured individuals navigate these elements and collect the right evidence to back them.
The first element is the breach of duty of care. All motorists on the road have a duty of care to each other. This duty means acting reasonably safe to prevent injuries. If a driver ran a red light, they breached their duty of care.
The second element is damages related to the sustained injuries. For example, the driver who ran a red light hit a scooter, and the rider sustained a spinal cord injury. This spinal cord injury required immediate medical attention, surgical intervention, and ongoing treatment. All the medical bills related to this treatment are damages.
Consult an Experienced Attorney in Southaven After a Vespa/Motor Scooter Accident
If a Vespa/motor scooter accident in Southaven happened because someone else acted negligently, you can seek compensation. The amount of this compensation depends on the severity of your injuries and the skills of your personal injury attorney.
At the Law Office of David E. Gordon & Elissa M. Coombs, we know the importance of fighting for fair compensation. Our team supports injured clients throughout the entire case. We help collect evidence, prove negligence, and negotiate with insurance companies. If necessary, we can prove your case in court. To schedule a free consultation, please call us at any time.
