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We offer a free, no-obligation consultation to listen to your story, review the evidence, and determine the strength of your claim.
Our team moves quickly to preserve evidence, interview witnesses, and secure documentation.
We ensure you are receiving the proper medical attention and that your injuries are fully documented to reflect the true impact on your life.
We present a comprehensive demand to the insurance companies. We handle all direct communication, protecting you from their high-pressure tactics.
While many cases settle out of court, we are always prepared to take your case to trial if the insurance company refuses to offer a fair settlement.
E-scooters and motor scooters now share Delray Beach’s roads, bike lanes, and sidewalks with cars, trucks, and pedestrians. Florida law treats scooters differently from motorcycles and standard vehicles — affecting how liability and insurance coverage apply after an accident. Understanding these distinctions is critical to building a successful claim. Since shared scooter services like Bird and Lime became popular, scooter accidents have increased significantly — and some have led to serious injuries or death.
Florida Governor DeSantis permitted electric-powered scooters in 2019, but left regulation to local ordinances. Delray Beach and surrounding municipalities each set their own rules on where scooters can operate, whether a license or helmet is required, and what speed limits apply. Before riding, always check local rules — they affect your rights and liability if an accident occurs. Scooter rental companies may also carry liability insurance relevant to your claim. Our attorneys at Porcaro Law Group understand these local distinctions and how they apply to your case.
The most common and dangerous scooter accidents occur when riders are struck by cars, trucks, or buses. Without the protection of a vehicle frame, even a moderate-speed collision can cause serious injuries.
Crowded sidewalks and shared bike paths in Delray Beach increase the risk of scooter-pedestrian collisions, particularly when traffic rules aren’t followed.
Mechanical failures including brake defects, throttle malfunctions, or structural failures can cause accidents where the rider bears no fault. These cases may give rise to a product liability claim against the manufacturer or rental company.
Potholes, uneven pavement, loose gravel, and unmarked construction zones are particularly dangerous for scooter riders. When a government entity or property owner is responsible for the hazard, they may be liable for your injuries.
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To recover compensation after a scooter accident, we must establish that another party owed you a duty of care, breached that duty, and that the breach caused your injuries. Scooter drivers are also required to follow all traffic laws — if shared fault is alleged, Florida’s modified comparative negligence rule applies: you can still recover damages if you are not more than 50% responsible.
Compensation available includes medical expenses, lost wages, property damage, pain and suffering, and any other losses related to the accident.
Porcaro Law Group represents scooter accident victims throughout South Florida including Boca Raton, Fort Lauderdale, West Palm Beach, and Boynton Beach.
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• Calls and messages returned promptly
• Same-day consultations when possible
• Direct access to your attorney
• You are never passed off to a case manager
• 20+ years handling personal injury cases
• Millions recovered for injured clients
• Deep familiarity with South Florida courts and insurers
No fees unless we win • Same-day consultations available
If you’re injured in an accident, your first priority should be your health. Seek medical attention right away, even if you feel okay at first. Document the accident scene, collect contact information from others involved or witnesses, and report the incident to the appropriate authorities or property owner. It can also help to speak with a personal injury lawyer early to protect your rights.
To have a potential personal injury case, there generally must be: (1) someone else’s negligence, (2) an injury, and (3) a direct connection between the negligence and your injury. A lawyer can help review the facts of your situation and explain whether you may have a valid claim.
No. Porcaro Law Group offers a free consultation so you can discuss your accident and legal options with us at no cost or obligation.
Most personal injury lawyers, including Porcaro LawGroup, work on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not pay attorney’s fees unless your case results in a recovery.
Florida has time limits, called statutes of limitations, that apply to personal injury cases. In most cases, you have TWO YEARS from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. It’s important to act early, so you don’t miss the deadline.
