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Vespas and other motor scooters offer an affordable and convenient way to travel through Pittsburgh. Unfortunately, they can also expose riders to serious risks. Unlike drivers inside passenger vehicles, scooter riders have no protection during a collision. Even a low-speed crash can cause significant injuries that alter the course of your life for years to come.
If you’ve been hurt in a Vespa/motor scooter accident in Pittsburgh, it’s important that you explore your legal options as soon as you can. Our team of local motorcycle accident attorneys can help you pursue fair compensation after a crash.
Most Vespa and motor scooter accidents occur because another driver fails to notice the rider or does not respect the rider’s right of way. Scooters are smaller than passenger vehicles, which makes them easier for distracted motorists to overlook.
One common cause of scooter crashes involves left-turn accidents. A driver may turn across an intersection without seeing an approaching scooter. These collisions often throw the rider from the vehicle and cause severe injuries.
Distracted driving also plays a major role in many scooter accidents. Drivers who focus on a phone, navigation system, passengers, or other distractions may fail to notice a scooter until it is too late to avoid a collision.
Speeding increases the likelihood of serious accidents. Drivers who travel too fast have less time to react to traffic conditions and often cause more severe injuries when a collision occurs.
While human error often plays a major role in these collisions, other factors might also be present. For example, defects in the scooter could lead to a crash even when there hasn’t been any dangerous driving behavior. Our team can identify the cause of a scooter or Vespa accident in Pittsburgh and help you pursue a fair amount of compensation.
Motor scooter accidents in Pittsburgh can lead to a wide range of serious injuries. Some of the most common conditions include the following:
Some injuries heal within weeks or months, while others create lifelong limitations. Our attorneys can review your medical records and help you seek justice for your injuries.
You could be entitled to a range of damages after a Pittsburgh Vespa accident. This could include recovering the following.
Medical treatment often represents a substantial portion of a scooter accident claim. You might be entitled to recoup the cost of physical therapy, surgeries, hospitalization, or physical therapy.
Many injured riders miss work while recovering from their injuries. A claim may seek compensation for income lost during that period, and typically, you can establish what you would have earned using our past employment records.
Some injuries prevent a person from returning to the same job or working at the same level as before the accident. When injuries reduce future earning ability, compensation may be available for that long-term financial loss.
Scooter accidents frequently result in significant damage to the Vespa or motor scooter involved in the collision. Compensation may cover repair costs or the fair value of a scooter that cannot be repaired.
Not every loss can be measured through bills or pay stubs. You have the right to pursue damages for the physical and emotional suffering that comes with your injuries.
If you’ve been hurt in a Vespa/motor scooter accident in Pittsburgh, it’s important that you explore your options right away. Berger and Green will identify all your losses that can be included in a damages claim, to make sure you do not lose out on anything you are entitled to. Contact our firm as soon as possible to schedule your private consultation.