Like motorcycles, scooters and mopeds can be a handy way of navigating Scottish cities, but they do not offer riders much in the way of protection if they are involved in a road traffic accident.
Therefore, when a moped or scooter rider is knocked off their vehicle, they are likely to suffer more serious injuries than parties who are travelling in cars and lorries.
Many young road users choose mopeds and scooters as a cheap, accessible means of getting around independently. Also, a full driving licence is not required to ride the smaller models (but riders do need to have completed the Compulsory Basic Training course). Inexperience adds to the drivers' vulnerability and is a prominent contributing factor in many scooter and moped accidents.
What are the common types of moped and scooter injuries?
Several different types of injuries may occur as the result of a moped accident. If the impact happens at low speed, the rider may only suffer scrapes and bruises (although some of these minor injuries such as road rash can have lasting effects which require a claim for scooter accident compensation).
David Adams
David Adams
"If the vehicle's damaged, then there is an actionable claim potentially for injury."
Sometimes accidents are more serious and the following are some of the injuries that may be sustained in a scooter or moped accident:
- Spinal cord injuries
- Head injuries
- Traumatic brain injury
- Injuries that result in amputation
- Neck injuries
- Lacerations
- Broken bones and crush injuries
How can I prevent serious moped injuries?
Complete your full moped or motorcycle test rather than relying only on the Compulsory Basic Training Course. Of course, as a moped and scooter user, you should make sure you're as fully protected as possible to help reduce the likelihood of injury.
How should I wear my helmet?
- Make sure your helmet fits properly and is in good condition.
- Avoid second-hand helmets, as the protective material may have been weakened in a previous accident.
- Always buy a brand-new scooter helmet.
What clothing should I wear?
- High visibility clothing to stay seen on the road.
- Wind-resistant and waterproof clothing for weather protection.
- Properly fitting gloves that are not too loose or too thick, ensuring a secure grip on the handlebars.
Why should I contact a moped injury lawyer?
Thompsons Solicitors has moped injury lawyers with decades of experience helping people injured in road traffic accidents, including scooter and moped riders. If you want to talk to an injury lawyer who will always have your best interests at heart, contact Thompsons today.
For those who have suffered severe injuries, we can help arrange interim payments to cover the cost of specialist rehabilitation equipment. This allows you to start the recovery process as soon as possible without having to wait for a final settlement.
Even if you are concerned that you were partially responsible for the accident, you should not be deterred from pursuing a claim. Our expert road traffic accident solicitors can still help claimants with successful scooter injury claims, even in cases of contributory negligence.
You can call us on 0800 0891 331 to have an initial discussion about your case with a moped accident lawyer, who will advise you on the best way forward.
Frequently Asked Questions
