Gwinnett County scooter accidents can happen in a variety of situations and under a variety of circumstances. In many cases, these accidents occur due to a motor vehicle driver’s negligence. For example, when a motor vehicle operator disobeys a Georgia rule of the road, such as by speeding, tailgating, or unlawfully weaving in and out of traffic, the driver increases his or her chance of colliding with a scooter or some other vehicle.
When a driver violates a prevailing rule of the road that applies in Georgia, that is usually sufficient to establish negligence on the part of that driver for a scooter accident. In turn, the scooter accident victim can then file a personal injury claim or lawsuit against the negligent driver.
Another common cause of scooter accidents is distracted driving. Some drivers are not actively looking for scooter operators, and so by taking their eyes off the road for a second or two, they could cause a collision. However, this is not a justification for distracted driving. In fact, when a motor vehicle driver engages in texting, phone conversations, and tablet use while operating his or her vehicle, the chances of colliding with a scooter operator or some other vehicle operator significantly increases.
Finally, when motor vehicle operators engage in intoxicated driving, meaning that they operate their vehicles while under the influence of drugs or alcohol, they exponentially increase their chances of causing a scooter accident or some other type of motor vehicle collision. If you suffer injuries in a scooter accident that an intoxicated driver caused, the mere fact that the driver was intoxicated is likely sufficient to assert a valid legal cause of action for damages arising out of your accident. An experienced Gwinnett County scooter accident attorney at Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC can assist you with proving negligence and damages in your case.
