Los Angeles E-Scooter Accident Attorney
E-scooters may seem harmless… until you’ve been in an accident.
Ever since electric scooters became popular in California, we’ve been seeing more and more accidents. Two people even died in March 2019, and numerous have been injured after renting this seemingly harmless vehicle. And if you’ve suffered injuries when operating an e-scooter, or have been harmed because of someone else’s negligence, you have every right to reimbursement for the injuries you’ve suffered.
How Do E-Scooter Accidents Happen?
First, e-scooter drivers often unknowingly break laws. They should wear a helmet and observe the pertinent traffic rules.
However, the widespread use of e-scooters has led to people renting them without reading up on the law. This can lead to negligent use (not wearing a helmet or going 15mph on the sidewalk) that can jeopardize pedestrians and the drivers themselves.
Secondly, since some e-scooter drivers use the roads, they can be a traffic obstacle. This can be frustrating for car drivers in areas with a lot of traffic. E-scooters can’t go faster than 15mph, which is quite slow. And when car drivers are faced with e-scooters “blocking their way,” they can resort to reckless behavior.
Thirdly, the company manufacturing or renting e-scooters (for example, in e-scooter sharing schemes like Jump) may neglect necessary maintenance.
How Can E-Scooter Accident Lawyers Help?
Who Is Liable for an E-Scooter Accident?
The liability depends on your case and your attorney, as they can help you prove you weren’t liable in any capacity. Typically, the fault for e-scooter accidents can lie with:
- The driver. If the e-scooter driver caused an accident because of negligent or reckless behavior, they’re at fault. This often happens when drivers don’t comply with laws and regulations.
- The scooter company. If the scooter company didn’t comply with regulations in the production or circulation of their scooters, they could be liable for the accident.
If the scooter company and the scooter manufacturer aren’t one and the same, the manufacturer could also be liable for e-scooter defects that caused the accident. In some cases, there are multiple defendants who share liability.
For example, if a scooter malfunctioned, the manufacturer could be at fault for that. However, since the e-scooter company didn’t perform the necessary maintenance and checkups, they’re also at fault for putting you at risk.
Contact the EFS Law Center Today!
If you or your loved one have been hurt in an e-scooter accident in California, you’re not helpless. Our lawyers will help you get the reimbursement you need to peacefully move on with your life. Call us now at (310) 800-0000 to schedule your free consultation today!
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