What You Need To Know About Electric Scooter Injury Lawsuits
Electric scooters are popular means of transportation in cities. However, their popularity has not prevented lawsuits from being brought against companies due to injuries. Here’s everything you need to know about electric scooter injury lawsuits.
Although much remains unknown about electric scooters and injuries that may arise from them, consider whether you may be entitled to compensation if you experience an accident or malfunction. Consult with a lawyer to discuss your case in detail and how you may qualify for compensation through a lawsuit.
The Rise of Electric Scooters
Electric scooters are a fairly new addition to cities around America and college campuses. Consumers are able to rent out scooters, which are part of a rideshare program, for a certain amount of time and use them anywhere around the city. Since these scooters have gained recent popularity, many cities have not had the chance to prepare for the safety of riders and pedestrians. Many riders do not know how to properly operate the scooters, and pedestrians are not aware of riders coming their way. A lack of preparation can result in injuries and lawsuits for those involved. Some cities and campuses have banned electric scooters due to accidents and danger to pedestrians and riders.
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What Injuries Have Occured From Electric Scooters?
Since electric scooters in cities are new, not all potential injuries can be accounted for. Here are some common injuries among riders, pedestrians, and automobile drivers:
- Scooter riders being hit by vehicles. With city officials lacking in time to prepare drivers and riders for electric scooters in traffic, accidents involving scooter riders and those driving cars have occurred. Drivers can experience difficulty noticing the scooters and those riding the scooters may not obey traffic laws.
- Scooter riders running into pedestrians. Scooter riders colliding with pedestrians may be the most common injury category pertaining to electric scooters in an urban environment. Electric scooters are marketed to city residents and visitors, and residents typically choose to walk rather than drive. This mix of pedestrians and scooter riders can be difficult to navigate, and scooter riders may strike pedestrians.
- Malfunctions in electric scooters. Electric scooters are fairly new, and with any technology there are likely to be defects. Manufacturers may not notice or predict these malfunctions ahead of time. Malfunctions can be serious and harm the rider, or cause accidents with pedestrians and vehicles.
- Tripping over the scooters. One aspect that makes electric scooters so popular is that they can be dropped off anywhere within the city where they are picked up. With no way of organizing scooters and clearing them out of streets and sidewalks, risks for pedestrians in an already busy area are created.
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Compensation For Electric Scooter Injuries
If an injury from an electric scooter warrants a hospital stay and medical attention, it may be worth considering a lawsuit for compensation of medical expenses. Some electric scooter accidents have resulted in head injuries and fractured bones, which can be costly and require time away from work. Compensation from a lawsuit could be used to cover medical expenses, loss of pay from missing work, property damage (such as a building or vehicle). Complainants can also cite pain and suffering as a need for compensation if injuries cause sustained medical need.
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