Particularly for young adults and college students on Florida’s campuses, scooters have become an increasingly popular way to get around in recent years due to their fuel-efficiency, affordability, and ease to park. Unfortunately, riding a scooter does not afford the same protection as riding in an enclosed car wearing a seat belt, surrounded by a metal frame and airbags. Wearing a helmet somewhat protects scooter riders, but their use is not required by law, leading to a high risk of sustaining injuries or even dying when collisions with careless drivers occur. If you’ve experienced serious injuries from a scooter accident, contact the Florida scooter accident attorneys at Meldon Law as soon as possible.
$4,250,000
Golf Cart Accident
Our client tragically lost his life when a distracted golf cart driver crashed into our client while he was riding his bicycle. Our client was an avid cyclist and was riding his usual route when a golf cart made a left turn and cut across our client’s bike path. The impact of the collision was so severe that our client was knocked off his bicycle into the air and landed in the roadway. Due to the golf cart driver’s failure to adhere to standard traffic regulations and exercise due caution, our client was tragically killed. Our office is pursuing a wrongful death action on behalf of the surviving family.
$1,450,000
Motorcycle Accident
A woman on a motorcycle was hit by a car that resulted in leg amputation below the knee.
$1,250,000
Pedestrian Accident
A female pedestrian was hit by a car that was pulling out of a parking lot that resulted in lower back surgery and a spinal stimulator implant.
$995,000
Car Accident
When hit by a driver of a Ford Credit company who ran a stop-sign at an intersection of a highway causing – multiple cervical fractures, a frontal lobe brain injury, a right shoulder injury, and a right broken arm.
$950,000
Golf Cart Accident
Our client was enjoying an afternoon riding in a golf cart when another golf cart t-boned our client’s cart. Our client suffered significant injuries resulting in permanent disfigurement of her feet, hands, and TBI’s. Our firm was able to successfully settle this matter pre-suit for our client for $950,000.00.
$500,000
Traumatic Brain Injury
Our client was severely injured in an intersection crash. She suffered two (2) significant “jolts” – the first from when she was T-boned in the intersection, and the second from when the original impact caused her to strike a utility pole. The crash caused highly painful low back injuries, initially forcing the client to undergo aggressive pain management, including radiofrequency ablations (nerve burning). A highly compelling, emotional video was prepared featuring testimony from the client and her Aunt about the mental, emotional, and physical problems the client has faced since the crash. The case settled pre-suit for $500,000.00.
$500,000
Car Accident
Our client was a driving on a curved road in a residential neighborhood in South Florida at midnight when he was struck head-on by a high-performance sportscar traveling at a very high rate of speed. One of the witnesses to the crash was a U.S. Army Officer who saw the sportscar literally “fly through the median” prior to striking our client’s vehicle. Fortunately, the at-fault vehicle initially struck bushes and knocked over a palm tree prior to the collision, otherwise the injuries to our client most likely would have been fatal. A life care plan for the client was prepared by a highly qualified, well respected certified life care planner hired by our firm, and ultimately, the case settled for $500,000.00.
$450,000
Motorcycle Accident
Our client was preparing to stop when the car driven behind them failed to notice and crashed into the rear of our client’s vehicle. The hit was of such force that it knocked our client’s vehicle into oncoming traffic where he ultimately came to a stop in the ditch on the opposite side of the road. Our client suffered catastrophic injuries. The case ultimately settled pre-suit for $450,000.00.
Scooter Risk and Injuries
Scooter safety components such as brakes and turn signals allow these modes of transportation to be ridden on the open road. But, scooters are smaller and not as easily seen as regular-sized vehicles. Coupled with a greater number of drivers on the road, particularly during heavy traffic times, this makes scooter accidents all too common an occurrence.
When accidents happen between standard vehicles and scooters, the following injuries can occur:
Brain damage
Broken bones
Concussion
Lacerations
Neck and spinal injuries
Paralysis
Paraplegia
Need Help After a Scooter Accident? Get Legal Support in Florida Today!
When you or a loved one have been injured in a Florida scooter accident, the consequences can be severe. You may lose wages, accrue significant medical bills, and experience pain, suffering, and mental torment. You deserve to get your life back on track, and Meldon Law has the experience and expertise to help you receive fair compensation so you can move forward.
Contact the Experienced Florida Scooter Accident Attorneys at Meldon Law Today
At Meldon Law, we have protected the rights of scooter accident victims throughout Florida for decades. Our firm works tirelessly on each case we accept to best stand up for our clients’ rights. We are experienced in handling scooter accident cases and have the resources to explore different options for your recovery. Contact Meldon Law today if you have been involved in a scooter accident. We are here for you.
