Maison Law represents victims injured in Moke vehicles and other low-speed vehicle accidents and helps them secure the recovery support they need. If you are hurt due to the negligence of a driver or a recreational business, like a resort, contact a skilled California Moke Accident Lawyer and schedule a free consultation. It’s a no-risk way to determine what your injury is worth and how to hold a negligent driver or business owner responsible.
When Should I Call a California Moke Accident Lawyer?
If you are forced into a collision because of another driver’s mistake (another Moke vehicle driver or a driver in a car or SUV) and suffer a serious injury, you should contact a California personal injury attorney. A serious injury can include a broken bone, a head injury, or a neck or back injury.
The treatment for these injuries can get expensive. Car insurance companies will be looking for ways to avoid taking responsibility when hospital bills add up. A skilled lawyer can help you build a strong case that prevents an insurance adjuster from shortchanging you or rejecting your accident claim.
If you rent your Moke vehicle or use one in a resort community, you may be able to hold a property owner or a business owner responsible for your accident. If you are in a Moke vehicle accident and you are being unfairly blamed for a crash, you should also consult with a local California Moke Vehicle Accident Lawyer on how to defend yourself against unfair accusations.
What Is a Moke Vehicle?
In California, a Moke Vehicle is considered a Low-Speed Vehicle (LSV). An LSV is an electric transport that may resemble a golf cart, only bigger. Moke Vehicles are generally much fancier and more stylish than a golf cart. LSVs and Mokes are bigger, heavier, and can move faster than golf carts. They are also street-legal on some California roads.
The Moke Vehicle gained popularity in California beach communities back in the 1960s. This little beach cart looks like a colorful mini-Jeep and catches a lot of attention for its design. It is now in production again and on sale to customers across the U.S. The newest models run on an electric motor.
Moke vehicles carry at least 4 passengers and weigh somewhere around 2,300 lbs without people on board. The Moke’s top speed is 25 mph with a travel range of up to 40 miles on a charge. In California, they are allowed on streets with speed limits of 35mph or under. They do require registration with the DMV and must have plates. Drivers must have a driver’s license and insurance.
For more on Moke requirements, check out our page on California Moke Vehicle Safety Laws.
Moke Vehicle Accident Liability
There are many different ways people can get hurt in Moke Vehicle accidents. And if someone’s negligence causes those accidents, drivers and passengers can seek help with their recovery costs.
A careless driver in a car or truck may not slow down properly when seeing a Moke vehicle in the lane. If a devastating collision occurs, the driver’s car insurance company could be held responsible. Moke drivers are supposed to carry car insurance, so if a careless Moke vehicle owner rams another Moke or LSV, those victims can seek compensation.
A resort property management team or a rental company could be fully accountable if a Moke Vehicle malfunction causes a serious crash.
Your California Moke Vehicle Accident Lawyer fully investigates your case to find out who might be liable for your injuries suffered in an accident. In fact, there may be several parties who could be required to provide compensation and support as you or a loved one recover from a bone fracture or head trauma.
Compensation Available for California Moke Accident Victims
Another important task your attorney handles is the filing of your claim. This claim must list every hardship you and your family have faced after an injury suffered in a Moke vehicle accident. Any damage left off this list, or not backed with strong evidence wouldn’t be a factor that could earn you more in a settlement check.
Your lawyer must be a great negotiator with experience in handling large insurance companies and their tactics meant to rob you of compensation. Your attorney would be seeking full support for these and other factors:
- Hospital and medical expenses and those expected in the future.
- Costs associated with a permanent physical disability such as brain damage, vision impairment, paralysis, or the loss of a limb.
- Physical pain and suffering.
- Emotional Anguish.
- Loss of enjoyment of life. The frustration of not being able to participate in family activities, such as vacations. The loss of the ability to enjoy hobbies.
- Earnings you’ve lost while missing work.
- Damage or destruction of property, including a Moke vehicle or LSV replacement.
- Wrongful death compensation. Support for family members left behind after a loved one is killed in a Moke collision.
Contact a Golf Cart Accident Lawyer
Moke accident victims are allowed up to two years after an accident to file an injury claim. But victims shouldn’t wait years to file. Your California Moke Accident Lawyer will want to collect evidence while it’s still fresh. Your lawyer will also have an easier time tracking down witnesses when little time has passed.
After a serious Moke vehicle accident, please rely on an experienced California personal injury lawyer to handle your case and protect what’s important to you.
Take advantage of a free case consultation with Maison Law. This case evaluation comes with no obligation to you or your family. But if you decide we can help you earn more for your accident recovery, you won’t need any upfront money. We don’t get paid unless we win your case for you. Then our attorney fee comes out of the settlement award you receive.
