A scooter is a convenient way to move around the city, providing a simple mode of transportation for those who may not want or cannot drive. Nevada does not require scooter operators to have any special training or license, though they are responsible for understanding local traffic laws.
When an accident happens, protect yourself with a scooter accident lawyer in Henderson. At Shook & Stone, we bring over 150 years of combined experience to every personal injury case we handle. Talk to our Henderson personal injury lawyer about your case today.
Types of Scooter Accidents in Henderson
The term “scooter” refers to more than one type of vehicle. Most commonly, it applies to an electric scooter, which is much like a foot-powered scooter used by a child with a small engine. This type of scooter typically goes no faster than about 20 miles per hour.
Motor scooters operate with a larger engine that’s much smaller than that of a motorcycle. These scooters cannot exceed 50 cc or 1500 cubic watts and must have a maximum speed of 30 miles per hour to be operational on Nevada roads.
Common Causes of Scooter Accidents
Common causes of accidents with these vehicles include:
- Reckless operation by a driver, such as speeding or illegal lane changes, that causes them to strike a scooter
- Distracted driving often causes the driver to fail to see the scooter that has the right of way
- Fatigue, which can lead to a driver failing to stop in time or react fast enough
- Left-hand turns at intersections where the driver fails to yield the right of way to the oncoming scooter operator
- Scooter breakdowns and failures, often resulting from manufacturer defects or repair mistakes
Scooters of all types can cause serious injuries to victims. These accidents often involve a vehicle, such as a car or truck, striking the scooter operator at full speed, applying significant force directly to the rider. While the scooter operator may have contributed to the accident, they may still have the right to pursue damages for their losses.
Scooter Accidents Cause Serious Injuries
The force of a car or truck striking a rider can be incredible. It is not uncommon for someone to lose their life in these situations.
Serious injuries such as the following are also common:
- Broken and crushed bones
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Crushed limbs resulting in amputations
- Road rash leading to infections
- Back and neck pain
- Spinal cord damage resulting in loss of mobility
In each one of these situations, the risk of serious injury and financial loss is very high. You deserve fair compensation if this happened to you, but insurance companies are not likely to simply offer it. Instead, let our scooter accident lawyer in Henderson guide you.
Why You Need an Attorney by Your Side After a Scooter Accident
Hiring an advocate to represent you throughout this legal process allows you to focus on your medical care and recovery. Our years of experience serving the local community of Henderson with exceptional results make all the difference.
We can help you navigate your accident recovery in several ways.
- Assign fault. One or more parties may be at fault in your accident. We investigate your case comprehensively to find all the evidence that outlines who is at fault and what they owe you. Our attorney will go above and beyond what the police may do to determine your rights.
- Determine all losses. It is not uncommon for our victims to suffer serious injuries after such accidents, but that is not all the losses you have. We evaluate all losses, including pain and suffering, missed time at work, and disfigurement. We do not settle for too little.
- Fight for your right to fair compensation. We do not take a settlement that is too low just to get the case over with for you. Instead, we work hard to build a strong claim for our clients, negotiate fair compensation, or, when necessary, go to court to fight for you.
Hiring our Henderson scooter accident lawyer can change the course of your life. It may open the door for you to get the care you need and the compensation to fund your new way of life.
Set up a free consultation with us. At Shook & Stone, our Henderson car accident lawyer will work on your case without charging you any fee until you receive payment.
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What Your Scooter Accident Case May Be Worth
The value of a scooter accident claim depends on multiple factors, including who is at fault and the severity of the injuries. To build a maximum case, we work diligently to calculate all losses and back them with evidence.
Your case may include damages such as the following:
- Medical expenses from the initial injury and future medical care you will need
- Pain and suffering for what you experienced throughout this process, including ongoing pain
- Loss of income from missed time at work due to your injuries, as well as loss of earning capacity if you cannot do the same type or amount of work after your injuries
- Property damage that covers the cost to repair or replace your vehicle, if the damage cost is too high
- Mental anguish and emotional trauma from what you experienced due to the negligence of others
There is no way we can offer a simple or clear valuation of your accident, as it requires a comprehensive understanding of your rights under the law. We know how to get results. We hold insurance companies fully accountable. Review our FAQs to learn more.
The Statute of Limitations Puts a Deadline on Your Claim
Under Nevada’s statutes of limitations (NRS: Chapter 11), a person injured in any type of accident has two years from the date of the accident to file a lawsuit.
That does not leave you much time to take action, seek a settlement, negotiate, and then finally take additional steps.
Get the Guidance You Need from Our Scooter Accident Attorney in Henderson
Shook & Stone is the law firm you want by your side when you are facing serious injuries and losses. Contact our Henderson scooter accident attorney to discuss your case. There is no cost, but we will provide you with clarity.
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