| | | | | personal injury protection (PIP) insurance does not |
| | | | | cover your accident or your injuries. Because your |
| Florida’s sunny and warm weather, combined with | | | | accident does not fall under PIP, you do not have to |
| the rising cost of gas, make riding mopeds an | | | | prove that a permanent injury has resulted to receive |
| enjoyable and economical way to travel. These days, | | | | compensation for your pain and suffering. Only an |
| all over the roads you will see men, women and even | | | | experienced moped accident attorney can explain the |
| children riding around on a mini motorcycle known | | | | confusing Florida accident insurance laws. |
| commonly as the moped. Mopeds are gaining | | | | |
| popularity and because of the increase in the number | | | | In most moped accident cases involving injury or |
| of mopeds, there has also been an increase in the | | | | fatality, you have four years from the date of the |
| number of moped accidents. | | | | crash to file a claim. That may seem like a long time, |
| | | | | but actually that time passes very quickly if you are |
| Just as motorcycles are often not seen by other | | | | dealing with serious injuries or permanent disabilities. |
| motorists and are frequently involved in catastrophic | | | | |
| accidents, mopeds, too, are more likely to be involved | | | | Contributors to Moped Accidents |
| in fatal accidents than any other passenger vehicle. | | | | |
| Even when the moped driver is taking every safety | | | | The following are the most common causes of |
| precaution possible, accidents can and do happen, | | | | moped accidents in the state of Florida and around the |
| especially in a high tourist area such as the state of | | | | country: |
| Florida. | | | | · Distracted motorists |
| | | | | · Fatigued motorists |
| If you have been injured in a moped accident, even if | | | | · Blind spots |
| you didn’t have a valid license or weren’t | | | | · Road hazards |
| wearing a helmet, you may be entitled to | | | | · Inclement weather |
| compensation from the motorist who hit you. It is very | | | | · Speeding |
| important to contact an experienced Florida moped | | | | · Alcohol/drugs |
| accident attorney as soon as you are involved in a | | | | · Inexperienced motorists |
| moped accident. An experienced attorney will make | | | | |
| sure your rights are protected and get you the rights | | | | Every summer Floridians hear horror stories about |
| you deserve. | | | | vacationers who have never been on a moped, and in |
| | | | some cases do not even have a driver’s license, |
| Florida Law | | | | getting caught up in the moment and driving recklessly. |
| | | | | What started out as a joy ride can very often turn into |
| In Florida, if you are injured while riding a moped, | | | | a nightmare. |
| Vespa, or other motorized scooter your no-fault | | | | |