Rider behavior, traffic laws, and other factors determine liability in e-scooter accidents. If you are riding an e-scooter and get into an accident or if someone is traveling on one and crashes their vehicle into you, get legal help. A Los Angeles Lime and Bird e-scooter accident lawyer can figure out who is liable for the incident.
The legal team at Venerable Injury Law will fight to get you damages after your electric scooter accident. With our exclusive ClaimTrack app, we make it easy to stay updated on the status of your claim. Request a free case evaluation.
How Liability Is Determined in E-Scooter Accidents
Let an e-scooter attorney review the facts surrounding your accident. If you ride an e-scooter, follow California’s laws for motorcycles, mopeds, and scooters, and are involved in an accident, you may not be liable. Alternatively, if an e-scooter rider slams their vehicle into you, it is unlikely that you are at fault.
In many instances, a negligent motorist is at fault for an accident involving an e-scooter. However, there are times when an e-scooter manufacturer, government entity, or another party is liable. When it comes to determining liability in electric scooter accidents, have a lawyer evaluate your case.
Venerable Injury Law can teach you about common injuries in e-scooter accidents. We can also help you hold any liable parties accountable for your e-scooter crash. To learn more, reach out to us.
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Proving Negligence in an E-Scooter Accident
Negligence plays an important role in determining e–scooter accident liability. If you can prove a liable party was negligent, you could collect damages from them. To get damages, there are four elements of negligence that you will need to show were present at the time of your e-scooter crash:
- Duty of Care: A party is expected to practice a reasonable amount of care and avoid doing things that could put you or others in danger.
- Breach of Duty of Care: The party violated their legal obligation by doing something that could compromise your safety and well-being and that of others.
- Causation: Because the party acted the way they did, you were involved in an accident and got hurt.
- Damages: You face quantifiable or subjective due to the party’s actions.
An e-scooter lawyer pursues the best verdicts and settlements for their clients. In your electric scooter accident case, they will calculate your losses. They may use a wide range of evidence to prove a liable party was negligent, and as such, you deserve maximum damages.
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Damages You Can Get Based on Liability in an E-Scooter Accident
After an e-scooter accident, it is a good idea to receive medical care. Continue to get medical treatments for your injuries, and you could get damages to cover the costs associated with them. In addition to your medical expenses, you could recover economic and non-economic damages for many reasons, such as:
- Emotional distress
- Lost wages
- Loss of enjoyment
- Pain and suffering
Your lawyer will consider these and other losses relating to your accident. They can explain how much compensation should be paid to victims in personal injury settlements. Your attorney can also look for ways to prove to a judge or jury that you are in no way liable for your accident.
How Determining Liability in an E-Scooter Accident Can Impact Your Damages
If you are found to be in some way liable for your electric scooter accident, the compensation you receive could be reduced by your percentage of fault. Based on California Civil Jury Instructions (CACI) ยง405, the defendant in a personal injury lawsuit can claim that the plaintiff was partly liable. If the defendant succeeds, the plaintiff may be responsible for a portion of their losses.
For instance, an e-scooter rider causes an accident that leaves you with an injury. You sue for damages, and a judge or jury says you are 20% at fault. If this happens, the defendant in your case will pay 80% of your damages.
In California, you can be 99% at fault for a personal injury and still get 1% of the damages you initially requested. An e-scooter attorney will craft an argument designed to prove to a judge or jury that you deserve full damages. As part of their case, they may use accident scene photos, medical records, and other forms of proof to prepare a compelling argument.
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Determining Liability in a Fatal E-Scooter Accident
A family member is killed in an electric scooter accident, and the incident devastates you and your loved ones. You are grieving and coping with the emotional and psychological toll that comes with your loss.
As you deal with this challenging time in your life, it may be beneficial to seek help from an attorney who can secure damages from any liable parties.
Your lawyer can discuss who can file a wrongful death lawsuit. A surviving spouse, sibling, parent, or child may be eligible to file a wrongful death claim on behalf of a deceased person (decedent). If you decide to submit a death claim, your attorney handles your legal matters while you and your loved ones take care of one another.
Throughout your litigation, your lawyer prioritizes your best interests. They are empathetic and caring and can help you determine how much your wrongful death lawsuit is worth. If you decide to move forward with your lawsuit, your attorney will assist you every step of the way.
When to File an E-Scooter Accident Lawsuit
If you have grounds to prove someone else was liable for your accident, submit your claim promptly. The statute of limitations for most personal injury lawsuits in California is two years. Beyond this window, you may be solely responsible for your accident-related losses.
An electric scooter accident attorney can examine your case, determine liability, and file your claim. In some cases, an at-fault party or their insurance company may offer a settlement. If you get a settlement offer, review it with your lawyer.
You have the final say on whether to approve an accident settlement. If a proposal is far less than what you want, it may be best to decline it. Next, you and your attorney can keep searching for ways to prove negligence and prepare for your trial date.
Request Legal Help to Determine Liability in Your E-Scooter Accident Case
Venerable Injury Law is the REALEST personal injury law firm in Los Angeles. If you want help determining liability after an e-scooter accident, we are here to assist you. Schedule a free case evaluation.
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