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Should I Get a Lawyer for an E-Scooter Accident?<\/h1>\n\n
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\n By Christie Nicholson, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Catherine Hodder, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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If you are involved in an e-scooter accident<\/span>, hiring a lawyer is a crucial step to protect your legal rights and pursue fair compensation<\/span> for your injuries. A personal injury attorney<\/span> establishes proof that the other party was negligent, handles complicated insurance claims, and sues to recover damages for your medical bills<\/span>, lost wages<\/span>, and pain and suffering<\/span>.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

In urban areas across California, New York, and other states, electric scooters, or \u201ce-scooters<\/a>,\u201d have become a popular mode of transportation<\/span>. Scooter companies<\/span> like Bird, Lime, and Spin have made it easier than ever to hop on an e-scooter and get from point A to point B. However, with this convenience comes a new set of dangers on our roadways<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Whether you\u2019re a scooter rider<\/span> or a pedestrian<\/a>, it\u2019s important to have a firm grasp on understanding your legal rights after an e-scooter accident<\/span>. You may have questions about whether insurance companies<\/span> will cover claims for e-scooter accidents<\/span>. You may also wonder what to do if you suffer serious injuries<\/span> in an e-scooter crash<\/span>.<\/p>\n

This article explains why hiring an injury lawyer<\/span> will help with your e-<\/span>scooter accident<\/span> case<\/span> and help you understand your legal options<\/span>. It also discusses how having an electric <\/span>scooter accident<\/span> lawyer<\/span> will increase your chances of settling your scooter accident lawsuit<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you\u2019re a scooter accident victim<\/span> and believe you have a valid claim for damages, contact a local personal <\/span>injury lawyer<\/span><\/a> as soon as possible after your accident. You only have a specific amount of time to file your case, and your attorney is going to need time to prepare your case.<\/p>\n

Common Causes of E-Scooter Accidents<\/span><\/h2>\n

As with any other type of motor vehicle<\/span> accident, e-scooter accidents<\/span> can happen for various reasons. Most scooter accident cases<\/span> result from a negligent driver<\/span><\/a>. This can be either the scooter operator<\/span> or another motorist<\/span>.<\/p>\n

Some of the most common e-scooter accident<\/span> causes include:<\/p>\n