Florida Injury Lawyer Blog
The Perazzo Law Firm shares insight on accidents involving mopeds and scooters in Miami.
Big cities are known for cars and trucks languishingly creeping along avenues, highways, and streets. Despite its colorful cement setting and ocean backdrop, Miami is no different, as moving about the city and its surrounding suburbs can be frustrating and costly. But what about getting around on a Moped? A New York-based company called Revel, believes that many Miami locals, visitors, and tourists will hop on a moped instead of hopping in an Uber or Lyft to get from A to B. Through an agreement with the Miami Parking Authority, Revel unveiled its rentable moped plan in late December with 750 units and expects to compete aggressively against ride share service providers and vehicle rental agencies.
Through an app, users will be able to rent a moped in all Miami neighborhoods for the price of $0.29 per minute and a $1 fee, which makes it a highly affordable means of transportation. However, those looking for two-wheeled transportation options can choose from a vast variety of transportation options such as scooters, which can cost anywhere from $60-$85 per day. In fact, there is a wide range of commuting options to choose from at present, which include scooters, Segways, Lime electric scooters, electric cars, and the ever-humble bicycle.
MOTORCYCLE MAYHEM IN MIAMI: Recreational motorcycling along the Florida coast remains an absolutely breathtaking experience. However, riding through the Miami metropolitan area has become a routine survival mission for those depending on motorcycles to commute and work. Motorcycle riders that are involved in accidents that include cars or trucks usually suffer personal injury, property damage, or losses. Sadly, with the scores of pedestrians, joggers, bikers, scooters, cars, and trucks that make-up part of the daily urban landscape, it’s just a matter of time before a motorcycle accident happens. Though the factors behind motorcycles accidents vary, Perazzo Law understands reckless driving and overall negligence are perhaps the leading causes. In other words, safe drivers are less likely to get injured or killed while riding their motorcycle through Miami-Dade or Broward County cities. When motorcycle accidents occur, Perazzo Law’s professional representation may be required for handling the legal complexities that compensation claims involve.
Whether riding to work in the city or delivering a pizza in the suburbs, a motorcycle accident can occur as a result of individual fault or third party negligence. Most motorcycle accidents that involve other motor vehicles may end in bruises, fractures, or even death. But who’s going to pay for property damage, medical bills, or funeral expenses?