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In modern times, Vespas and motor scooters can be a fun and economical mode of transportation. The downside is that you have to share the road with faster and potentially deadly motor vehicles, and you have little protection if a driver is negligent and hits you. Vespa/motor scooter accidents in Broomfield do not occur every day, but they do happen. If you are involved in such an accident, contact our competent and caring motorcycle accident attorneys for help with seeking compensation from the at-fault motorist.
Although you may use the terms moped and scooter interchangeably, the difference is determined by whether you stand to ride (a moped) or sit to operate it (a scooter). To reduce the number of Vespa and motor scooter crashes in Broomfield, there are specific laws to govern these vehicles. Some scooter engines are more powerful than others, and if the engine exceeds 50ccs, Colorado law treats them like motorcycles. For instance, a Vespa GTS 310 features a redesigned 25cc engine, while the Vespa Primavera runs on a 50cc engine. The law considers engines below 50ccs to be low-powered scooters, so different rules apply.
When it comes to owning and operating any type of motor scooter, there are some general rules and laws you must follow. All scooter drivers and passengers younger than 18 must wear approved motorcycle helmets, and all types of scooters must be registered and carry minimum insurance coverage. However, the instances where high- and low-powered scooters differ are important.
All scooter drivers must have a valid Colorado driver’s license, but those with scooters exceeding 50ccs must carry a motorcycle endorsement. Low-powered scooters are permitted in bicycle lanes, whereas high-powered scooters are not. However, that means you can only ride low-powered scooters on interstates if they have bike lanes, but those over 50ccs are permitted on interstates regardless.
If you were a rider or passenger of a Vespa or motor scooter when you were injured in a Broomfield crash, contact our knowledgeable lawyers, who are dedicated to getting the compensation you need to recover from your injuries.
Colorado includes motor scooters in its tracking data for motorcycle accidents, of which the state consistently logs about 2,000 annually. Reckless and negligent motorists who are responsible for causing an accident should pay for the damage they do. Colorado is an at-fault insurance state for vehicular accidents, which means that the driver’s insurance company pays for the injuries inflicted by a driver who caused your accident.
Our attorneys amass all the facts of your case by studying police and medical reports, talking to witnesses, and reviewing video or still pictures of the accident scene and damage. We could work to prove how the motorist failed in their duty to act reasonably, resulting in a preventable accident. When we enter insurance company negotiations, we are armed with answers when the insurer tries to downplay the harm done to you. We know what it will take to get you back on your Vespa, and we will not settle for less.
If negotiations break down, we are not afraid to take those liable to court. We could fight for compensation to cover your damages, including:
We take Broomfield Vespa and motor scooter accidents seriously, and one of our lawyers could stand by your side during this emotionally taxing journey.
As you explore the community on your motor scooter, we wish you safe excursions and hours of joy. But if an accident has happened, Arckey & Steele could fight to help you have a speedy recovery by securing the compensation you deserve after Vespa/motor scooter accidents in Broomfield. If a negligent driver caused damage to you and your motor scooter, call our attorneys today for a consultation and guidance in your time of need.