Liability In Scooter Accidents: Electric Scooter Accident Attorney Explains
Who is liable in an electric scooter accident? Are drivers obligated to wear helmets? Can they park in the sidewalk? Answers to these questions and more, by scooter accident attorney Jarrett Blakeley, can be found when you visit https://www.floridainjuryadvocate.com/ for more information.
Who is liable in an electric scooter accident? Are drivers obligated to wear helmets? Can they park in the sidewalk? Answers to these questions and more, by scooter accident attorney Jarrett Blakeley, can be found when you visit https://www.floridainjuryadvocate.com/ for more information.
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WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT<br />
ELECTRIC SCOOTER ACCIDENTS?
ELECTRIC SCOOTERS AKA DOCKLESS SCOOTERS…<br />
• Aren’t motorcycles<br />
• Aren’t typically fast, but still have to be<br />
handled with care<br />
• They’re like the kick scooters kids use, but electric
HOW DO DOCKLESS SCOOTERS WORK?<br />
• Download the scooter app to find one that’s<br />
close to you<br />
• Scan the code on the scooter with your phone<br />
• Billing continues unless you end the ride<br />
within the app
ARE THEY SAFE?<br />
There’s no national data on scooter accidents,<br />
but…
The Washington Post has reported that<br />
doctors they’ve interviewed have seen a spike in<br />
rideshare related accidents
SOME COMMON ISSUES WITH ELECTRIC SCOOTERS INCLUDE…<br />
• Casual Approach – They look like toys but can<br />
cause serious injuries<br />
• Limited Regulation – Tighter regulations are needed<br />
to control speed, safety features, literature, etc.<br />
• Compete with Pedestrian Space – <strong>Scooter</strong>s riding<br />
on sidewalks are a concern<br />
• Poor Maintenance – Prone to mechanical failures,<br />
hard to identify problems unless users flag issues
CAUSES OF ELECTRIC SCOOTER ACCIDENTS…<br />
• Negligence – Driver does not know about<br />
safety control.<br />
• (<strong>Liability</strong> is on the driver)<br />
• Reckless Driving – Driving or parking on sidewalks<br />
and zigzagging through crowds can be dangerous<br />
• Defective Product – Complaints of poor maintenance<br />
• (<strong>In</strong>novation is reactive, i.e. relying on drivers to<br />
report complaints to make them safe)
• What To Do If You Or A Loved One Was Hurt <strong>In</strong> A <strong>Scooter</strong> <strong>Accident</strong>?<br />
• Contact Florida based <strong>Scooter</strong> <strong>Accident</strong> <strong>Attorney</strong>, Jarrett Blakeley To Know Your Rights
Call 954 253 9445 To Schedule A Free Consultation<br />
Visit - https://www.floridainjuryadvocate.com/
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