If you have been injured in a moped accident, please do not hesitate to call us. We have handled numerous moped injury cases and obtained substantial settlements for our clients injured in moped accidents. We have the experience and knowledge necessary to get the maximum compensation you deserve. We will fight for you to ensure you receive compensation not only for your medical bills but for your property damage, pain, suffering, wage loss, and any other damages resulting from the accident.

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We accept clients on Hawaii's islands, including Oahu, Kauai, Maui, and the Big Island. We understand that when you are injured, it is difficult to travel and do other things that would have been easier before you were injured. We do everything we can to help our moped accident clients throughout the process of dealing with insurance companies. If you cannot meet with us, we can email you an online contract to sign without printing any documents or mailing anything back to us.

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In Hawaii, the insurance laws treat mopeds in much the same way as bicyclists or pedestrians. For example, if you’re injured on a moped, you’ll automatically receive $10,000 in medical benefits from the insurance company for the vehicle that hit you. This medical coverage is known as “No-Fault Insurance” because fault does not matter when determining if you’re entitled to $10,000 in medical coverage.

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This medical coverage pays for ambulance and hospital bills as well as follow-up doctor visits, physical therapy, massage therapy, chiropractor treatment, and acupuncture.

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Before the insurance company can start paying your medical bills, you must apply for No-Fault Benefits, also known as Personal Injury Protection. You may also be required to provide proof of moped ownership and evidence that the moped is 50 ccs or less. If, for some reason, your moped is above 50 ccs, then the No-Fault Insurance for the other driver will not pay your bills because you would have been required to have your motorcycle insurance.

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Moped accident injuries tend to be some of the most serious injuries that we come across. There are often fractured bones, lacerations, and/or torn muscles or ligaments. These injuries are entitled to much larger settlements than minor injuries such as whiplash. For this reason, it’s more important than ever to have an attorney represent you if you’ve been seriously injured in a moped collision. The more serious your injuries, the more aggressive the insurance company will be because they have much more to lose.

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Don’t make the grave mistake of assuming the insurance company will “do the right thing” and fairly compensate you for your injuries without a lawyer. If you don’t have a lawyer, it’s much more likely that you’ll be able to take advantage of you and possibly even avoid paying you any settlement. It’s a “no-brainer” to hire an injury lawyer when you’ve been involved in a moped or scooter accident in Hawaii. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.

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If you have been in an accident, you need to understand that there are complicated laws relating to moped accidents. As you probably know, insurance is not required for a moped. So the question is: “How does no-fault coverage apply when I am injured on a moped?” The simple answer is that you are treated as if on a bicycle or a pedestrian. In other words, no-fault coverage will be provided by the vehicle that hit you. This is very different from the laws for motorcycles. If you are injured while riding a bike, the no-bike race will be covered by the motorcycle insurance company. Unfortunately, insurance law does not require you to have no-fault medical coverage or motorcycle insurance. Therefore, many people on motorcycles don’t even realize they do not have medical coverage unless they decide to add it.

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If you were injured due to another’s negligence, the insurance company or another driver should do it as soon as possible. If you cannot obtain this information at the scene, you must get the police report, which should have this information, as quickly as possible. All of your medical bills must be sent to the no-fault insurance carrier, so if there is a significant delay in getting the insurance information, many medical providers send the bills to your regular health insurance. This can create issues later on when it is necessary to have the providers send the bills to the no-fault insurance carrier and reimburse your regular health insurance. As you can imagine, getting medical providers to do this can be very difficult.

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Please don’t hesitate to call us to discuss your moped or scooter accident case with our Honolulu, Hawaii, moped accident injury lawyers. The first consultation is free, and we will give you an honest evaluation of your case. We do not charge attorney fees until we settle or win your Hawaii moped injury case. Be sure to check out our injury case results page to see some of the results we’ve obtained for our clients.

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Driving a moped in Hawaii can be a cheap advantage over owning a car or motorcycle. Unfortunately, there are some drawbacks to not having insurance. The first drawback is that you won’t have UIM or UM insurance coverage. This insurance coverage pays for your injuries and damages if someone in Hawaii injures you without insurance or enough insurance. Do remember that if you have UIM or UM insurance coverage on another vehicle or live with a family member with a car with this coverage, that coverage may cover you when you are in a moped accident.

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Here are some important things you to keep in mind:

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• First, you need to seek health care immediately. Even if you don’t notice any injuries, you must get examined at an emergency room. No time should pass between the accident and your medical attention; this is important for your health and legal purposes.

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• You should only inform your insurance company of an accident and nothing else. Please do not comment on the situation or whose fault it was. The Hawaii insurance company may use anything you say to avoid paying for the injuries and damages their insured has caused. You should avoid giving any recorded statements until you hire a Hawaii personal injury attorney.

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• Last but not least, contact an accident injury attorney as soon as possible. If you choose to call us, we will assist you and deal with your case's legwork to get you the compensation you deserve for your injuries.