Massachusetts Personal Injury Library
Are Motor Scooters Safe?
Massachusetts scooter laws were designed to improve motor scooter safety, with the express interest of preventing dangerous scooter accidents. As gas prices rise, motor scooters have become a popular source of transportation requiring far fewer trips to the pump than a car or truck.
Risk or Traumatic Injury In a Scooter Accident
While motor scooters have the advantage of being easy on the wallet, they still carry the risk of serious injuries.
In in the event of a scooter accident, riders may suffer traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord trauma, and other life-altering injuries. This is because a motor scooter rider is not protected by an enclosure like a car or truck, and will incur the brunt of the impact, should an accident occur.
Preventing Motor Scooter Accidents
Practice Safety
By practicing safe motor scooter habits and adhering strictly to Massachusetts motor scooter regulations, you may help to reduce the chances that you’ll suffer a motor scooter accident.
Draw Driver’s Attention
One way to prevent a motor scooter crash from occurring would be to think of yourself as being invisible to the other drivers, rather than counting on other motorists seeing you on the road.
Follow Traffic Laws
Likewise, follow all Massachusetts traffic laws, such as staying in your lane and signaling for every stop or turn. Never weave in and out of traffic, even if you are stopped at a traffic light and you think you can safely “sneak” between cars to get up to the light.
Pay Attention to the Road Conditions
It’s also important to look out for road conditions that are more dangerous for a scooter than a larger vehicle.
Pot holes, gravel, and other small road debris can have a big impact on motor scooters. Never driver your scooter directly over a pot hole as the small tires on a scooter can easily deflate under these conditions.
When to Seek Legal Help
Of course, your attentive driving is no guarantee that you will be protected from a careless or unsafe driver who may cause you to be involved in a Massachusetts scooter accident. If another driver is at fault for your accident, then you may need to contact a Massachusetts personal injury attorney.
Oftentimes, scooter accidents result in grave injuries to the people riding them. If you, or a loved one, have been seriously injured in a motor scooter accident in Massachusetts, you should consult with an experienced Boston personal injury attorney.
When you are interviewing attorneys, always ask them critical questions, like:
- How long have you been practicing personal injury law in Massachusetts?
- What is the largest settlement or verdict you have obtained for your clients?
- What is your experience with motor scooter accidents in Massachusetts?
The Boston motor vehicle accident lawyer Tom Kiley, also known as the Million Dollar Man, takes time when speaking with you about your case. Mr. Kiley will analyze all aspects of the incident, identify the negligent parties and hold them accountable!
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