Over $50M Recovered in the Past Seven Years
At the Tenge Law Firm LLC, our goal is to achieve the best possible result for our clients as soon as possible. Each case and each client is different, so we work directly with clients to meet their needs for medical care and personal situations. We have enjoyed great success, with exceedingly high client satisfaction, using this approach.
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$3,250,000 Rollover auto accident involving defective roof and serious injuries
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$1,475,000 Auto accident with head, neck and back injuries
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$950,000 Car accident with brain injury and orthopedic injuries
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$750,000 Policy Limits – Low speed auto accident leading to minor stroke
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$533,000 Trial Verdict - Client hit by airborne patio umbrella with facial scar and concussion.
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$450,000 Pedestrian hit by car
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$300,000 Four-car accident resulting in vertebral fracture and facial injuries
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$200,000 Auto accident with facial injuries
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$120,000 Slip-and-fall at fast food restaurant
How Safe Are Mopeds?
While mopeds have excellent mobility and are perfect for short trips, they lack the majority of safety features that larger vehicles have and are more akin to electric bikes in an accident. If struck by another vehicle, a rider can be thrown over the handlebars or suffer severe trauma in the legs and hips if the moped collapses on top of them.
While you may assume that operating a moped is the same as a motorcycle, these smaller vehicles are even more exposed on the road. Motorcycles have larger tires that improve their stability, are more mobile, and can more easily respond to dangerous road conditions. Their riders are typically well-trained and experienced at handling their vehicles. Most motorcyclists are aware of the many safety features and gear that can protect them in a motorcycle accident, such as DOT-certified helmets, padded jackets, and thick clothing. Mopeds, in turn, are not designed to handle collisions, and riders are more likely to suffer catastrophic trauma.
In the majority of collisions between cars and mopeds, riders often endure serious injuries like:
The size and weight of mopeds also limit the amount of protection a rider has in a collision. As a result of this, riders can also die in an accident. While we cannot bring your loved one back, the team at the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, can represent surviving family members in a wrongful death claim to hold the at-fault party accountable and secure compensation for your loss.
Hundreds of 5-star Reviews. Exceptional Results
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"They treated me like family"
Todd, Liz and Nina were amazing. They handled my case very professionally. I recommend this law firm to anyone looking for a great firm. They treated me like family
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"They were extremely responsive and answered my questions very well."
Paige and Nina were a delight to work with. They were extremely responsive and answered my questions very well. They made me feel like I was in good hands and could trust them!
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"Would highly recommend to anyone!!"
Tenge Law Firm helped me out when I was in a accident that involved my whole family. They were great and fast with the entire process, and were awesome at keeping me updated throughout the entire process. Would highly recommend to anyone!!
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"Everyone is extremely nice & very efficient"
I highly recommend this law firm! They take care of everything in a timely manner & alleviate any harassment while you recover from injuries. Everyone is extremely nice & very efficient...if you need an attorney, Tenge Law is the place to go!
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"Definitely made it a stress-free experience"
Brenda was my attorney. She was amazing, helped me through the whole process. Definitely made it a stress-free experience, especially after going through something so traumatic! Was extremely attentive and always kept me updated on how my case was going! I would 1000% recommend them to everyone and anyone!! THANK YOU SO MUCH!
- Zitlaly O.
Who Is At Fault for Your Injuries?
Most collisions are the result of driver negligence. Car and truck drivers have a duty to respect everyone on the road and drive as safely as possible. Unfortunately, many neglect this duty, especially around smaller vehicles like mopeds, scooters, bicycles, and motorcycles.
With regard to moped accidents, drivers may not know how to handle themselves around these small vehicles and may make simple mistakes that horribly injure riders. But there is no excuse for driver negligence, and if a careless driver caused your injuries, you are well within your rights to file an auto accident claim against them.
Actions that may constitute negligence in a moped accident include:
- Driving while texting
- Driving while intoxicated
- Making unsafe lane changes
- Failing to check blind spots before merging lanes
- Driving over the speed limit
- Ignoring traffic signs, including red lights and stop signs
- Failing to check mirrors while reversing out of a driveway
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Reviews
When our clients are happy, they say so. Whether we’re being described for how well we communicate, our responsiveness, or the quality of our service, we’re consistently rated 5.0 out of 5.0 by those we represent.
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Ratings
As an industry leader in the field of personal injury, we're proud to maintain a superb 10.0 out of 10.0 rating on AVVO.com, have a preeminent AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and have recently been awarded Client Champion Platinum status from Lawyers.com.
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Results
In the last ten years, we've recovered $50 million on behalf of our clients. Our motto is simple - You do what you need to do physically recover, and we'll handle the rest.
Moped Laws in Fort Collins
Mopeds are “low-powered scooters” under Colorado state law and are considered separate vehicles when compared to motorcycles or electric scooters like Lyme or Bird. The official legal definition for a moped is a vehicle that utilizes no more than three wheels, is powered by either a maximum 50-cylinder capacity gasoline engine or an electric engine that does not exceed 4,476 wattage, and does not use a manual clutch.
While this may seem extremely specific, these requirements ensure that these vehicles can be safely operated on public roads and in Fort Collins’s bike lanes. If you are operating one of these vehicles in Colorado, you are required to have a driver’s license, wear a helmet if you are 17 or younger, have an insurance policy, and register the vehicle with the Colorado DMV.
Insurance policies for mopeds typically only include liability insurance, but riders can also add on uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage (UM/UIM), as well as medical coverage (MedPay). UM coverage can provide compensation when a rider is hit by a driver who does not have insurance or if the driver commits a hit-and-run. In turn, UIM coverage can provide additional compensation if the at-fault drier does not have enough insurance to cover your injuries. Lastly, MedPay can provide no-fault compensation for any medical injuries you suffer in an accident, and you do not have to file a claim to receive this compensation.
In addition to insurance requirements, moped riders are expected to obey all the same traffic laws as motorcycle riders and other vehicle operators and are awarded the same rights, according to Fort Collins Traffic Code 1501. Under Fort Collins traffic laws, moped riders:
- Cannot have passengers or ride in tandem unless the vehicle can carry more than one rider
- Must remain seated on the vehicle at all times
- Cannot carry any packages, bags, luggage, or bundles that may impede their vision or ability to ride safely
- Are entitled to a full lane of traffic and cannot be forced out of a lane by another vehicle
- Cannot lane-split or ride side-by-side with another vehicle
- Cannot operate a moped on a public or interstate highway or on a sidewalk
These laws were written to protect moped riders and ensure their vehicles are operated as safely as possible. Obeying these laws not only decreases the chances you will be involved in an accident, but it also ensures you will receive fair treatment in a personal injury trial.
Comparative Negligence and Mopeds
Personal injury trials in Colorado follow comparative negligence laws, meaning multiple parties can be found at fault in an accident. In a personal injury trial, the jury will review the legal arguments and evidence surrounding the accident to determine who is at fault. Juries have the option of assigning a certain percentage of fault to everyone involved in an accident, which includes injured moped riders. If a jury assigns 50% or more fault to a moped rider, then the rider is barred from receiving compensation.
However, if the jury applies 49% or less fault to the moped rider, then the rider can still receive compensation, but it will be reduced by the percentage of fault. For example, let us say you were side-swiped by a driver while lane-splitting. While the driver caused your injuries by making an illegal lane change and is assigned 70% of the fault, you receive 30% of the fault for lane-splitting. If the jury awards you $100,000 in compensation, then you will only receive $70,000.
However, if you work with an experienced personal injury attorney at the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, we can work to minimize the amount of fault the jury assigns to you and advocate for full compensation. It is also important to note that comparative negligence only applies to jury trials. If we can secure you proper compensation in an insurance negotiation, you may be able to cover all of your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering without going to trial.
At the Tenge Law Firm LLC, we feel a profound responsibility to ensure our client’s physical and emotional well being during one of the worst times of their life. We've put together a page of resources to help you gain legal expertise and education about the law.
How a Fort Collins Attorney Can Help You
If you or your loved one was injured in a moped accident that was not your fault, you should pick up the phone and contact the Tenge Law Firm, LLC. Our Fort Collins car accident attorney can review your case in a free consultation and, if we take you on as a client, aggressively pursue compensation from the person who injured you. We can handle every aspect of your claim, from getting you in contact with skilled medical professionals to protecting your credit score from unpaid medical bills to handling all communications with the insurance company.
To schedule a free consultation with a boutique personal injury firm, call the Tenge Law Firm, LLC, at (970) 510-8077.
