After Injures From An Errant Scooter, Call Our Spring Valley, NV Scooter Accident Lawyer
Electric scooters are a fun way to get around, especially on the crowded streets of Las Vegas and downtown Spring Valley. And, Las Vegas now boasts several e-scooter ridesharing options, which has dramatically increased the number of scooter riders in our metro area. Scooters are eco-friendly and economical to use, plus they’re fun, so what’s not to like? Well, to start, scooters are dangerous, and accidents are likely to yield serious injuries. Helmets aren’t required to ride an e-scooter, so if the rider crashes, whether they were hit by a car or wrecked in another way, the chances of traumatic brain injury are high. If you have been involved in a scooter accident, even a single-vehicle one, our Spring Valley, NV scooter accident lawyer can help you understand your legal options, including filing a claim for damages.
When you work with CVBN Law LLP, you benefit from our close understanding of the changing legal landscape regarding electric scooter liability and our five decades of solid experience litigating complex personal injury claims. Our focus is on securing the highest possible settlement in your claim, no matter how tough the opponent is. Contact us today for a free consultation.
Electric Scooters Cause Serious Accidents
Electric scooters resemble the beloved scooters of childhood so much that people forget that they’re powerful machines that can go up to 25 miles per hour and that riders are permitted the same rights and privileges as bicycle riders (which means that scooters can be used on most roads). And, unlike motorcycle and moped drivers, people on e-scooters aren’t required to wear a helmet, which significantly increases the chances of a severe brain injury. These aren’t the only injuries that scooter riders face; broken bones, soft tissue damage, and painful road rash are all common debilitating scooter accident injuries.
The injuries from a scooter accident can leave victims out of work for weeks or even months. The bills, especially medical bills, can pile up. What can you do? If the accident was caused by someone else’s negligence, you may have grounds to file a civil suit for damages.
Filing A Claim For Damages In An E-Scooter Accident
Our firm handles all types of scooter accidents. No matter the cause, if another party had a duty of care for your safety and abandoned it, they are liable for any damages you incurred.
Some of the most common cases we handle include:
- A scooter rider is struck by a driver. Even though you have a right to use the bike lane or a full lane in many municipalities, a distracted or negligent driver can strike you. We file a case against the at-fault driver on your behalf.
- Single-scooter accidents. Defects and debris in the road can cause a single-vehicle scooter rider to wreck. If you crashed because of uneven or poorly maintained pavement, then we can file a suit against the city or county responsible for maintaining the roads.
- Defective vehicle. If you use a rideshare scooter, and it malfunctions, you could have cause to file a suit against the rideshare company for failure to properly maintain their equipment.
These are just a few examples of the cases CVBN Law LLP handles. We invite you to call us today for a free consultation with our Spring Valley scooter accident lawyer.
