Electric scooters have taken the automotive world by storm. Their popularity is increasing with each passing year. There is much to love about e-scooters. They are compact, can overcome the last mile limitation usually associated with public transport, are eco-friendly, and provide a hassle-free commuting experience.
But with opportunities, also come challenges. E-scooter injuries have surged along with their popularity in the country. There are safety risks for riders. Many experts have raised serious safety concerns that make e-scooter users more vulnerable to injuries than cyclists.
Scooter riders, like motorcyclists and cyclists, do not have adequate protection. The likelihood of a severe injury is extremely high in a scooter accident. Car drivers and their passengers are protected by tons of steel, whereas scooterists are fully exposed.
If you have been injured in an e-scooter accident, HURT 911 can help you find the right attorney for your case. We will connect you to the lawyer with experience of handling cases similar to yours.
FAQs
What To Do After a Scooter Accident?
- Notify the police
- Move your scooter to a safe spot
- Assess your injuries
- Note down important information
- Collect evidence and take pictures of the accident scene
How to Choose a Scooter Accident Lawyer?
- Ask friends and family members to recommend a lawyer
- Check online ratings and rankings of your preferred lawyers. Review testimonials
- Interview your preferred lawyers. Ask them questions related to their experience, your case, and their fee structure
Who Can File an e-scooter Lawsuit?
Any adult injured in an e-scooter accident that wasn’t their fault can bring a lawsuit against the party-at-fault. A minor injured in an e-scooter accident can file a lawsuit through their legal guardians or parents.
I Was Injured in an e-scooter Accident. Who is Liable For Damages?
If the accident wasn’t your fault, the other driver is responsible for damages. If the accident resulted from a manufacturing defect/a defective part, the manufacturer can be held responsible for your injuries.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Remove your scooter out of the way. If this is not possible, get to a safe spot. Leave your scooter’s hazard lights on. Call a towing company
- Exchange information (such as name and contact and insurance details) with the other driver
- Call the police
- While help is on its way, assess your injuries and damage
- Talk to eyewitnesses. Document everything. Take pictures
- File a report
- Do not leave the accident scene until it is appropriate to do so
- Seek immediate medical help
- Hire a scooter accident attorney
- Ask friends or family members who were involved in a scooter accident recently for recommendations
- Search online for lawyers who specialize in your type of legal matter. Go through client testimonials and check reviews
- Interview potential candidates in their offices. Here are some questions to ask a scooter injury lawyer:
- Have you handled cases similar to mine?
- If I lose, will I be billed for case-related costs?
- Can you estimate how long my case will take to settle?
- How much is my case worth?
- What are your fees?
- Medical records
- Eyewitness testimony
- Expert witness (such as an accident reconstruction expert) testimony
- Accident scene pictures and photographs of the vehicles involved
- Cell phone records
- Parts of the e-scooter or the e-scooter itself (in cases involving defective parts)
- Medical (past and future) expenses
- Damages
- Loss of wages
- Pain and suffering (both physical pain and mental anguish)