San Diego Scooter Accident Lawyer

Accidents are still happening without enforcement of the rules for e-scooters, with a growing number of fatalities. Statistically, scooter operators are still less likely to be in a fatal accident than bicyclists, but at this rate, not for long.

What causes e-scooter accidents? San Diego scooter accidents are likely due to one or more of the following factors:

• Driver error – Unlike motorcycles and bikes, we don’t have years of experience operating these motor vehicles on a shared roadway. Drivers of cars don’t account for scooters, nor do scooter riders account for vehicles and drive defensively.
  • Scooter operators must come prepared for a ride wearing reflective colors and gear for visibility, but this rarely happens.
  • Collisions with pedestrians occur when the scooter rider doesn’t know it’s illegal to drive on sidewalks (even if this feels safer than the road).
  • The scooter rider may have consumed alcohol and thinks this is safer than getting into a car.
• Driving conditions – E-scooters perform well on level surfaces but not on uneven pavement. Potholes and poorly maintained roads can cause the scooter to crash.
• Inexperience – Scooter operators may not have a driver’s license. They might not be familiar with the rules of the road.
• Product issues – A previous rider may damage the scooter and fail to report it. Another possibility is a part of the vehicle caused the crash (for example, brake failure, steering issues, or motor problems).

Here is the breakdown of what kinds of scooter accidents occur:

• About 80% are falls from the scooter. The driver may go over some bumps; someone might trip over a parked scooter; or the vehicle’s previous damage caused a mechanical failure.
• 11% of scooter accidents are collisions with an object, possibly resulting in property damage and injuries.
• About 9% are collisions with a moving object. These are car accidents, bike accidents, and colliding with pedestrians.

What are your damages in a scooter accident case? A personal injury attorney from the San Diego office of Mova Law Group – Personal Injury Attorneys can help you get the maximum compensation for your losses. Damages can divide into two types: Economic and non-economic.

Economic damages in a scooter injury case may be:

• Medical expenses – current and future bills, rehabilitation, and therapies.
• Accessibility alterations are made to home and transportation if the accident victim is permanently disabled.
• Property damage.
• Lost income and possibly earning capacity.

Non-economic damages can be challenging to quantify, as they include:

• Shame and embarrassment.
• Anxiety.
• Loss of relationships.
• PTSD.
• Pain and suffering.
• Lowered enjoyment of life.

Legal representation has won more cases and gotten clients higher settlements than when someone represents themselves. No one can expect you to know what to estimate for non-economic damages. That’s why it’s in your interest to have one of our expert personal injury lawyers assist with these calculations. We will argue for the compensation that you deserve.