Safe Scootering for Summer

Scooters have been popular among children and teenagers for the last several years. Whether non-motorized or the higher-priced motorized type, scooters can be seen in virtually every neighborhood. But as they have become increasingly more popular, so have the number of scooter-related injuries especially during the summer months. While the majority of injuries are cuts, bruises and sprains, injuries can also be more serious, such as broken bones and dislocations. If the crash involves a vehicle, injuries could be catastrophic, including a head injury, spinal cord injury, or even death.

• A Kentucky child was left in critical condition after being struck by a vehicle while riding on an electric scooter. The collision occurred in the center of the roadway.
• A 9-year-old Massachusetts boy was transported to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle while riding his scooter. No additional details about the crash were immediately released.
• A 12-year-old New York girl was riding a power scooter and suffered head and facial injuries after she was struck by a vehicle. The girl was not wearing a helmet at the time.

Though there is risk involved in owning and riding a scooter, there are a number of measures you can take to prevent accidents and injuries. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends the same precautions for scooters as for bicycling and in-line skating.

• Wear an approved helmet that meets safety standards. It is also important to find the right fit.
• Use knee and elbow pads.
• Wear closed-toed, sturdy shoes, with some support in the ankles.
• Check the height and weight suggestions or restrictions of the scooter to be sure it is the perfect one for your child.
• Ride scooters on smooth, paved surfaces without traffic, and avoid streets and surfaces with water, sand, gravel or dirt.
• Know how to stop suddenly and make quick turns.
• Make eye contact. When you see motorists, make sure they see you especially before crossing the street.
• Leave the earbuds and headphones at home so you can listen for approaching vehicles.
• Do not ride scooters at night.
• Young children should not use scooters without close supervision.

Making the effort to actually put these safety precautions into play, coupled with a little common sense, will greatly reduce your chance of injury or death. Happy Scootering!

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Auto Accident Lawsuit Funding Covers Victims of Moped and Scooter Claims

While scooters and mopeds provide enjoyment, as well as a means to conveniently and inexpensively get around town, when accidents occur they can be catastrophic.  These accidents may occur if another driver is distracted or does not see the moped for other reasons such as their size.  If you are injured or lost a loved one in a moped or auto accident and need lawsuit financing until your case settles, Lawsuit Financial may have the perfect.

Two passengers on a moped were killed; the driver seriously injured when the driver of a 2010 Hyundai Accent slammed into the back of the bike before fleeing the scene.  All three teens on the bike were thrown onto the road.  A female passenger was hit by another vehicle after falling into an adjacent lane.

After identifying the hit-and-run driver, police learned she was driving on a suspended license and her driving record is marred with a list of infractions including careless driving and "driving too fast for conditions." Her license was suspended last month because she failed to obtain auto liability insurance, which had not been reinstated at the time of the accident.

The accident remains under investigation, but investigators don’t believe alcohol was a factor.  The negligent driver claims she did not see the moped.  Was she distracted, driving too fast, or negligent in another way?  Nothing is for certain until the investigation is complete.

The injured victim and the families of those who died may want to seek the advice of an experienced attorney to understand their rights.  If a lawsuit is filed, and the plaintiffs are struggling to pay the medical bills and funeral and burial expenses, a lawsuit cash advance, known as lawsuit funding may be helpful. 

Lawsuit funding is a mechanism through which a plaintiff can receive emergency cash when they may not have the funds to wait months, or years, to reach a settlement.  Because funding is approved on case merit alone, there is no need for credit checks and the funding applicant does not need to be employed.  Lawsuit funding is provided on a non-recourse basis meaning the cash advance carries no risk; if the plaintiff loses the case, he/she owes nothing.

At Lawsuit Financial, we strive to streamline the funding process making it faster and easier for plaintiffs to get the money they need.   The application process takes less than five minutes.  Once our investors review a case and determine the likelihood of a favorable settlement, we can wire funds directly to our client’s account within 24 – 48 hours.  Lawsuit Financial is a leading provider of non-recourse funding solutions, so whether you are searching for pre-settlement funding against a pending claim, or post-settlement funding against a settled case, we can work for you.