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Under the Road Traffic Act of 1988 a mobility scooter or "invalid carriage" is described as, "a mechanically propelled vehicle the weight of which unladen does not exceed 254 kilograms and which is specifically designed and constructed, and not merely adapted, for the use of a person suffering from some physical defect or disability and is used solely by such a person".
A no win, no fee solicitor can help a person injured in a scooter-related incident make a scooter accident claim in the event that another party can be proved liable for those injuries.
Indeed, anecdotal evidence suggests that in recent years there has been a significant rise in the scooter accident claim rate, something which has not been reflected in official accident data, leading experts and authorities to speculate that this official data may be "insufficient".
It is well known that, against the backdrop of an ageing population, there has been an unprecedented surge in demand for and sales of mobility scooters. One inevitable consequence of this has been for a higher density of scooter traffic, with scooters becoming involved in both road traffic incidents and those concerning pedestrians and cyclists.
As such, in 2010, an official committee said that the government "must act" to collect more complete data on the "number and nature of incidents involving mobility scooters".
It added, "Only by doing so, will issues such as the legal status of mobility scooters, the appropriateness of proficiency tests and the rights of users to take the vehicles on public transport be adequately addressed."
In the same year, the Department for Transport estimated that 95% of all incidents involving mobility scooters that result in personal injury were the fault of the scooter driver, making it likely that very few of these drivers would be able to claim compensation.
One cause of this, said the official parliament report, is the fact that there is no official "fitness to drive" standard for scooter users. One minister commented, "Let me be very clear. There are some people who should not be on mobility scooters."
Claim 100% compensation for a scooter accident
Mobility scooters are undoubtedly a fantastic and useful invention. They provide a means of transport and independence to thousands of people in the UK who would otherwise be reliant on carers.
However, the huge increase in their use has resulted in a growing number of a accidents.
If you or someone you know has suffered injury in an accident that you believe may be the fault of another party, YouClaim can help you ascertain whether it might be in your interests to pursue a scooter accident claim.
Our solicitors are among the best in the UK and are able to represent you in this type of case on a charge-free basis. Win or lose, you will be protected from all possible costs, fees and disbursements.
And, since we never take a cut, all winning claimants are assured of 100% compensation.
If you'd like to speak with an advisor about your entitlement to claim, call us, on 0800 10 757 95.
