A moped is a motorcycle that has a maximum design speed of approximately 31 miles per hour and can be driven on the road at the age of 16 with a provisional licence and “L” plates. Making these vehicles extremely popular with teenagers. They are a perfect for teenagers who are starting to gain their independence.
However, as with motorcycles, they are involved in a high number of accidents on the road. How, if they can only go 31mph? Well the answer is that mainly mopeds are involved in accidents due to other road users who are not looking and checking mirrors properly.
The main scenarios include vehicles pulling out of a side road into a moped which is correctly proceeding on the main road, vehicles pulling out of stationary traffic whilst a moped is attempting to overtake the stationary traffic, and vehicles changing lanes when a moped is travelling at the side of them.
Protection from injuries on these types of vehicles is provided by helmets and possibly knee/elbow pads. Not much when you think about how much protection a car or a van can offer. Therefore, injuries suffered in accidents involving mopeds can be quite severe.
Head injuries, cuts, bruising and even broken bones are the most common types of injuries suffered by moped riders and although not all riders are teenagers, the majority are and therefore the injuries can sometimes have significant affects on school and college which in turn can have an effect on grades needed for University and any job that will be applied for.
Although this may seem far-fetched if you have only suffered cuts and bruises, but if you have broken a leg, arm or even your spine, you could be away from school/college/work etc for a significant amount of time.
Therefore if the accident was not your fault and you are looking to claim for compensation, then it is best to seek advice from a firm of solicitors who can include any future affects that the injuries may have in your claim so that you can be appropriately compensated for this.
Here at The Injury Lawyers we specialise in Personal Injury and therefore are extremely familiar with these types of accidents. We therefore are able to include all other losses reasonably incurred as a result of your accident. These include anything from damaged clothing to medication expenses to travel expenses. We also dedicate ourselves to the fight for the maximum amount owed to you for your injuries.
For free, no obligatory advice on your individual circumstances and injuries, please call our claims line on 0800 634 75 75.
