Mobility Scooter Injury Compensation Lawyers

Have you, or someone close to you, experienced pain as a result of a scooter injury?

You could be entitled to compensation. 

Just as drivers should drive responsibility, mobility scooter manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure that all of their products meet the same high standard.

Whether you were hit by a driver, or were injured by a defective mobility scooter, you could have a claim. To find out whether you might be entitled to compensation and how much you could be entitled to, seeking out expert legal advice from a solicitor with experience in handling similar cases is essential.

Why choose us?

We know that mobility scooters are more than just vehicles. For their users, a mobility scooter means the freedom to socialise, regularly get fresh air, and much more.

Your independence is priceless. Unfortunately, mobility scooter accidents can often cause injuries that increase mobility issues or even lead to PTSD symptoms, both of which can make it difficult for victims to continue to use their mobility scooter.

While mobility scooter accidents may not have been caused purposefully, they are still incredibly traumatic and those responsible should be held accountable.

At SDS Solicitors, we have made it our mission to help victims of mobility scooter accidents across England and Wales make claims for compensation that take into account the full scope of the damage that has been caused. 

If you, or someone close to you, have been injured as a result of a mobility scooter accident, you may be entitled to compensation. 

To find out for sure, get in touch with our experts today. Simply fill out our contact form or call us on the number at the top of this page. A member of our expert mobile scooter injury claims team will be in touch as soon as possible to discuss your potential case.

How are mobility scooter accidents caused?

There are four main causes of mobility scooter accidents. 

• Uneven roads

These kinds of incidents can result in the rider being flung off the scooter and can even cause the scooter to tip over, trapping the driver underneath and inflicting harm. 

They are often caused by broken road surfaces, uneven pavements, or malfunctioning drain grids. In some of the worst cases, the mobility scooter may swerve into oncoming traffic if a pothole damages the steering or punctures the tyres. 

• Faulty scooter

Defective products are to blame for these accidents. For example, if an undiscovered manufacturing defect exists, or a component stops working, this can make the driver of the mobility scooter lose control, increasing the risk that they will crash.

• Poor repairs

If you've had your mobility scooter serviced or brought it in for repairs, there's a possibility that the engineer neglected to properly retighten a nut or used improper tools or parts to fix your scooter. If so, you might be entitled to file a claim against the business that performed the repairs.

• Road collisions

These collisions are brought on by another driver's carelessness. It's possible that they drove out without seeing you at a junction, forcing you to swerve and crash, or that they didn't leave you enough room when passing you and hit you with their wing mirror. Whatever the cause of your mobility scooter accident, any contact with another car will probably leave you with serious injuries and leave your scooter severely damaged.

My mobility scooter was hit by a car. Can I make a claim?

If you were injured in a mobility scooter accident that was caused by a driver, you will likely be entitled to compensation.

As outlined in the Highway Code, drivers have a responsibility to ensure that they remain aware of their surroundings and avoid hazards on the road - including pedestrians, cyclists and mobility scooter users. 

Whether the driver was driving recklessly or if they knowingly drove despite being tired or with poor eyesight, you could be entitled to compensation in the event of an accident.

In these instances, making note of the driver's details (and the details of all implicated parties) will assist you greatly in making your claim.

The amount of compensation you can claim for will depend on a variety of factors, including:

• Any pain or physical harm you have experienced
• Any psychological or emotional harm
• The degree to which your ability to go through life as before has changed for the worse
• Any medical costs including for mental health issues
• Loss of income, including bonuses and pension contributions
• Mobility scooter repairs or replacement costs

To find out how much you could be entitled to, get in touch with our mobility scooter accident experts today by filling out our contact form or calling us on the number at the top of this page.

I was injured in a mobility scooter accident caused by a faulty scooter. Who is responsible?

Mobility scooter manufacturers have a responsibility to their users. Before each model is released, there is a rigorous testing process that ensures all models are safe to use.

These procedures are put in place to protect mobility scooter users. Unfortunately, mistakes can and do still happen, leading to faulty mobility scooters being released on the market. 

For example, faults in the design or the manufacturing of your mobility scooter could cause the electromagnetic brake or even the steering to be faulty. These kind of faults will often only be revealed when in use, which can lead to disastrous consequences. 

If this has happened to you, you should take pictures of any damage and collect the relevant information of anyone who was also implicated in the crash. From there, you should contact the manufacturer and launch an official complaint. This will mean that there is an official record of the incident. 

By gathering this information, you will be helping yourself by increasing the chances of making a successful claim that takes into account the full extent of the physical, psychological and financial harm that you have experienced.

To further help your case, we recommend seeking out professional legal advice from an expert solicitor with experience in handling similar cases. 

At SDS Solicitors, your peace of mind is our priority. By making sure we understand the full scope of your accident and the damage caused, and supporting you through the claims process, we make sure that you are fully aware of the process at each stage. 

To find out whether you could be entitled to compensation, get in touch with our experts today.

How much am I entitled to?

This will depend on a number of factors, namely the type of mobility scooter accident you experienced and the full extent of the harm caused as a result.

Even if you did not experience a physical injury after the accident, you may still be entitled to compensation. When taking into account how much harm has been caused, a thorough understanding of the physical, financial and emotional harm you experienced is essential. This will help to make sure that you get the compensation you rightly deserve. 

With the right solicitor on your side, making a successful claim that takes into account all of the above is significantly more straightforward. 

Find out whether you could have a claim, how much you could be entitled to and what comes next by getting in touch with our mobility scooter claims experts today.

Contact Us

Our team helps motorists, passengers, and pedestrians who have been injured in a mobility scooter accident on the road to obtain the compensation they deserve, and we are ready to help you.

Our experienced Road Traffic Accident Solicitors act regularly for clients across Greater Manchester including Ashton, Bury, Bolton, Radcliffe, Prestwich, Middleton, Failsworth, Rochdale, Oldham, and Whitefield.

Sheldon Davidson Solicitors are a Lexcel accredited law firm. The Lexcel standard is only awarded by the Law Society to firms who meet the highest standards of practice management and customer service.

If you have been injured in an accident involving a mobility scooter, either as a driver or not, contact us today. With Sheldon Davidson's Personal Injury Solicitors in Manchester, you can be confident that your claim is in safe hands.

Call us for free now using the number at the top of the page or complete the online contact form and a member of our team will get back to you.