Moped & Scooter Accident Claims – How Much Compensation Could I Claim?

While scooters and mopeds have many benefits, there are some disadvantages too. For example, suppose a moped rider is involved in a road traffic accident with another vehicle. In that case, there is a risk of serious injury because the rider has very little protection in comparison to a car driver. Importantly, if you’ve been injured while riding a moped or scooter, you could be eligible to claim compensation if the accident resulted from another road user’s negligence.

We’re here to support you at the start of the claims process. Our team offers free assessments for all moped & scooter injury compensation claims. If your advisor thinks your case is viable, they could pass your details to one of our road traffic accident solicitors. If they agree to work for you, they’ll manage the claim from beginning to end on a No Win No Fee basis.

To see if you can claim compensation for a moped or scooter accident, you can call 0800 6524 881 to speak to a specialist. Alternatively, you can contact a claims advisor online using our free live chat service.

Am I Eligible To Make A Moped Or Scooter Accident Compensation Claim?

To avoid wasting your time, a solicitor from our team will only offer to help you claim if they suspect that you have a reasonable chance of being compensated. That means that during initial conversations, they’ll check if:

• The defendant in your case owed you a duty of care; and
• As a result of their negligence, you were involved in a moped/scooter accident; and
• Consequently, you sustained an injury or injuries.

While you’re riding a moped or scooter, those who might owe you a duty of care include:

• Other road users because they need to abide by the rules of the Highway Code.
• The local authority and other agencies responsible for the upkeep of many roads.
• Your employer if your moped or scooter is provided by them.
• Private businesses when riding on their property for work.
• The manufacturer of the moped or scooter if a design fault caused your accident.

Essentially, if you were not to blame for the incident in which you were injured, you could be entitled to claim damages. Therefore, why not find out if you could start a moped & scooter accident claim by calling our advice line today?

Common Causes Of Moped & Scooter Accident Claims

Realistically, it’s not possible to list every type of moped accident here. However, we’ve listed a few common examples of moped & scooter accidents that might warrant a compensation claim:

• Being knocked off your moped by a car driver opening their door without looking.
• Moped or scooter accidents caused by potholes on the road.
• Where a vehicle hits a moped or scooter after pulling out of a junction without looking.
• Scooter accidents caused by drivers affected by road rage or over the legal drink drive limit.
• Death from careless driving by another road user.
• Moped and scooter skids caused by oil spills and icy conditions that have not been cleared quickly enough.

Whatever type of accident you’ve been involved in, please let us know. If we believe you are entitled to start a moped & scooter accident claim, you could receive a compensation payout for all of your injuries.

Common Injuries From Moped & Scooter Accidents

Often, claims for moped & scooter accidents are based on the following injuries:

Unless you’ve only suffered a really minor injury, we could help you begin a moped & scooter accident claim. Please give us a call for more information.

How Much Compensation For A Moped Accident Could I Claim?

It is important to point out that if you make a successful moped or scooter compensation claim, your payout will be determined by:

• The level of suffering your injuries have caused including physical pain, mental injuries and loss of amenity (general damages).
• Any money you’ve lost as a direct consequence of the moped accident (special damages).

If you work with one of our solicitors to make a claim, they’ll use data from the Judicial College to help determine the correct level of compensation. To ensure that you’re claiming for the right amount, medical records and an independent medical report will be requested.

Fatal Moped/Scooter Accident

Unfortunately, moped and scooter accidents can be fatal even when the rider is wearing a helmet and protective clothing.

We completely understand that receiving any form of compensation will not make your loss any easier. However, at some point after the accident, you might decide that the time is right to seek justice for what happened.

If your claim is accepted and won, you could be paid damages to cover:

• The pain and suffering endured by the moped rider prior to death.
• Loss of companionship.
• Your financial reliance on the deceased’s earnings or benefits.
• Expenses such as funeral costs.

Please feel free to call for no-obligation advice about your options. Even if you decide not to make a fatal accident claim, we are happy to help.

Moped & Scooter Accident Compensation Calculator

Our compensation calculator for moped & scooter claims uses data from the Judicial College. Please bear in mind, however, that each claim is unique so compensation payouts can vary.

On top of compensation for your injuries, special damages could also be included in any settlement offer. This could cover care costs, lost earnings, medical expenses, vehicle and property damage, travel expenses and home adaptations (to help with more serious injuries).

Evidence To Support A Moped/Scooter Accident Claim

When claiming for a moped or scooter accident, you should try to provide as much evidence as possible, this might include:

• Photographs of the accident scene showing the cause of the accident and any damage to your moped/scooter.
• Details of other vehicles involved, including make, model, registration, driver’s details, and insurance information.
• Dashcam or helmet cam footage capturing the accident.
• Traffic or CCTV footage if the accident happened in an area with street cameras.
• Medical records to substantiate your injuries.
• Witness statements from those who saw the moped accident happen.
• Police reference numbers and investigation reports, if available.

Importantly, you don’t need to have all of the evidence listed to call us and discuss your claim. If there is enough information to proceed and your moped/scooter accident claim is accepted, your solicitor could seek out further evidence to prove your case as part of their service.

Time Limits For Claiming Moped & Scooter Accident Compensation

As with other types of road traffic accidents, moped & scooter claims usually have a 3-year time limit. In many cases, this will start from the date of the accident.

However, if the moped rider or pillion passenger is under 18 years old, they may have longer to claim as their time limit doesn’t start until they turn 18. As such, a parent or responsible adult (litigation friend) could claim before that date at any point.

Similarly, if the claimant is unable to deal with a claim themselves due to a lack of mental capacity, a moped injury compensation claim could be made by somebody else at any point as there is no time limit in this scenario.

Do I Need A Solicitor To File A Moped Or Scooter Accident Claim?

While it’s not mandatory to have a solicitor to file a moped or scooter accident claim, working with one can significantly improve your chances of a successful outcome.

Importantly, our accident claim solicitors provide a No Win No Fee service for any road traffic claims they agree to work on. This means that once a Conditional Fee Agreement (CFA) has been signed, you will not have to pay your solicitor for any of their services unless compensation is awarded for your suffering this means that:

• If the claim is lost, you don’t pay your solicitor for their work.
• If the claim is successful, a pre-agreed percentage (typically up to 25%) will be deducted from your compensation as the solicitor’s success fee.

To check whether you can make a No Win No Fee moped & scooter accident claim, please contact our advice line by calling the number above today.

Starting The Moped Accident Claims Process

If you or a loved one has been injured in a moped or scooter accident and you’d like to claim damages for the suffering caused, please call 0800 6524 881 to discuss your options.

Alternatively, to arrange a callback at a suitable time, please complete one of the simple callback forms on this page.

All moped & accident accident claims are assessed for free and, if your claim is accepted, will be managed on a No Win No Fee basis by one of our specialist solicitors.