Maison Law represents injured scooter accident victims in Porterville. Scooter accidents are more common than you might think, especially with the scooter-friendly streets along Main Street and Plano Street, where riders, pedestrians, and vehicles must share the road together. But despite the presence of dedicated bike lanes and safety laws, crashes between scooter riders and motor vehicles still occur, resulting in severe, life-altering injuries.
At Maison Law, we stand up for injured scooter riders and protect their right to compensation. If you’re suffering injuries, financial losses, and mental trauma from a scooter accident, our firm can help protect you from liability and ensure you’re compensated. To get immediate legal help for your scooter accident injury in Porterville, contact Maison Law today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.
Do I Need a Lawyer for a Scooter Accident in Porterville?
Scooter riders in Porterville can be found riding on the sidewalk and bike lanes around the city. Many of the streets in Porterville are bicycle-friendly, allowing scooters, cyclists, pedestrians, and motorists to share the road together and commute throughout the city.
However, with motorists and scooter riders traveling so frequently throughout Porterville, the slightest mistake from anyone else on the road can result in catastrophic, life-altering injuries for scooter riders. For that reason, it is recommended to consult with one of our attorneys at Maison Law to ensure you receive immediate medical treatment, protection from liability, and compensation for your injuries. We recommend reaching out to for a free case review if:
- There were serious injuries: You will need compensation to cover your current and future medical bills if you’ve suffered serious injuries. Our law firm can ensure both.
- It resulted in a wrongful death: If a loved one has passed away due to the accident, you will need compensation for funeral expenses and damages related to the untimely loss.
- Fault is in question: If you are blamed for the accident, but are not at fault, our attorneys will protect you and assign liability to the at-fault parties. Also, our attorneys specialize in reducing liability if you are liable to some extent.
- Multiple parties were involved: Multiple parties make cases complex. Everyone ends up poiinting finger and no one wants to compensate the injured victim. Our law firm will manage your case and get down to who, or how many people are responsible for your injuries.
- A false police report was given: If a police report places blame on you, and you disagree, our attorneys will gather evidence to support your claim and make sure you still receive compensation.
What You Will Need When Consulting with a Personal Injury Lawyer for the First Time
The initial process of speaking with our law firm for the first time usually starts off with a questionnaire to assess the merits of the case. This questionnaire will provide us with key information to help determine if a case is worth pursuing or not. However, if you’d like to speak directly to one of our attorneys, you can set up a brief meeting to discuss the details of your situation prior to answering a questionnaire. The following data is what potential clients will need when they first sit down with us:
- Employment details: current or former employer, job title, dates of employment, and compensation information.
- Nature of the complaint: type of carelessness that led to your injury (premise liability, reckless driving, defective equipment)
- Timeline of events: dates of key incidents, formal complaints filed, relevant communications with the employer
- Witnesses: names and contact information of potential witnesses to the alleged misconduct
- Documentation: list of relevant documents (x-rays, MRIs, doctor’s diagnosis, physical therapy appointments, workers’ compensation forms)
- Prior legal action: if you’ve filed previous personal injury claims, then the details of your previous case may be relevant to your new case
- Medical information: details about your medical diagnosis and treatment plan
- Social media presence: your injury may be documented online, as well as you discussing the details of your personal injury
Some of these elements may seem irrelevant to your case, but trust us, they are not. Most defense lawyers will use anything they can to diminish the damage done to your life after a scooter accident. For example, if your social media account has videos of you speeding on your scooter or riding dangerously, they will most likely attempt to use that against you to say you’re a dangerous rider, even if you were safely riding when the accident occurred.
How to Strengthen Your Scooter Accident Claim
If you suffer a scooter accident injury, seek medical attention immediately. Nothing is more important than your health. After you get medical care, it is recommended to:
- Report the injury to Porterville Police (if applicable): Failing to report an accident can be detrimental to your claim. A police report should be filed, even if you believe you’re fine after the accident. A report will not only place liability on the responsible party, but it will also serve as evidence if you decide to take legal action.
- Take your own photos of the scene and get witness statements. Photos, videos, and witness statements can help you establish a strong case so that your compensation cannot be denied by the insurance company. Irrefutable evidence works in your favor in case someone changes their story, or the insurance company tries to claim you were at fault.
- Follow up on your injuries with a doctor. Any injuries you’ve sustained from your accident will become a part of your case, and you will need a doctor to corroborate your injuries.
- Contact Maison Law to protect your rights to compensation. Most accident victims find themselves overwhelmed by the incident and fail to realize the enormous impact a serious injury can have on their lives. Our dedicated team of attorneys can help you understand your options and get you the compensation you need to make a full recovery.
What is the Typical Compensation for a Scooter Accident?
There is no set dollar amount for the trauma and pain experienced by scooter accident victims. However, the Scooter Accident Lawyers at Maison Law will help you understand the value of your case by calculating your economic damages (such as lost wages and medical bills) and non-economic damages (emotional harm, depression, and anxiety). These damages combined include:
- Special Damages: medical bills, ongoing treatment, costs that accumulate when you’re unable to work, like rent or mortgage payments
- General Damages: these are non-economic hardships like pain and suffering, anxiety, depression, mental trauma
- Wrongful Death Damages: these damages may be sought by a spouse or close relative for funeral arrangements, burial expenses, and medical treatment before a loved one’s death
- Punitive Damages: these damages are rare, but if the driver engaged in reckless driving with the intention of hurting you, then you could sue for punitive damages
Contact a Porterville Scooter Accident Lawyer
If you or a loved one has been in a scooter accident in Porterville, Maison Law can help. We understand how traumatic a scooter accident can be, especially when you have to fight with the insurance company to get financial relief for your medical bills and missed time at work. But, fortunately, you’re not alone in this fight.
Maison Law is here to help restore your life and protect your right to the maximum amount of compensation you’re entitled to. Our firm has years of experience taking on the insurance company to protect the rights of injured scooter riders.
If you’re concerned about the financial, physical, and mental impact a scooter accident has had on your life, contact Maison Law today. We offer all injured victims a free consultation and case evaluation. There are no hidden fees for our services, and you will only be charged once we win your case.
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