Lime scooter accidents are common; many people ride the scooters every day, and they are sometimes struck by vehicles, slam into inanimate objects, lose control of the scooters, suffer falls because of defects, and much more. These accidents can usually be attributed to the negligence of some party, whether it’s Lime for providing malfunctioning scooters or a driver for not paying attention to the road. Our law group in Los Angeles, Normandie Law Firm, has handled numerous cases of Lime scooter riders who have been hurt while on trips. Clients often call us with questions about the average settlements for Lime scooter injury lawsuits. Some of these questions include:
- How much is a Lime scooter accident case worth?
- How much do Lime scooter injury lawsuits settle for?
- What are some settlement amounts for Lime scooter accident cases?
- How much is a lime scooter accident case worth?
Lime Scooter Information
Lime scooters are widely available, and as a result, the riders are often involved in accidents. Many times, these accidents are simple crashes while zooming along, resulting in no injuries to any party. Other times, though, severe injuries happen. It is no surprise when they do – the scooters can go up to 15 mph and are not the most versatile when it comes to control.
People can rent the scooters for a starting unlock fee of one dollar and can ride for just under a quarter per minute thereafter. In order to ride a scooter, you must have a valid driver’s license and be over the age of 18. Minors over the age of 16 may ride if guardians are present. Helmets are required, and no dangerous riding must occur; all riders must have at least one hand controlling the scooters and there must only be one person on a scooter at a time.
As with all electric scooters, Lime riders must adhere to traffic laws. They must ride in bike lanes and never on the sidewalk, must stop at red lights and signs, and must park the vehicles in legal spots away from other cars and pedestrian traffic.
Many people suffer injuries from these scooters. The scooters could have defects like faulty brakes and defective wheels that could make accidents happen while a ride is ongoing. Other people have been hit by cars as they drove to work. The different amounts of compensation you can earn all depend on the circumstances behind your case.
Some of the most common injuries we have seen include broken hips, broken arms, broken feet, neck and spinal cord injuries, back damages, ankle damages, dislocated shoulders, concussions, closed head injuries, abrasions and lacerations, and many more.
What You Should Do after a Lime Scooter Crash
It is important that you do not panic or do anything that may compromise your ability to receive legal compensation after you have been involved in a Lime scooter accident. You should be sure to follow these steps so that you are legally protected and have a head start on your claim.
- First, you need to seek medical attention from the paramedics or be transported to the hospital for treatment. A healthcare professional will be able to treat your injuries. You may feel as though you were not hurt in the accident; although this is a benefit, you should still see a doctor to make sure there are no hidden injuries or damages that did not notice. Sometimes, an injury may not show up immediately, or it may trigger an old, dormant injury that you thought was gone or healed.
- You should also make sure to take pictures of these injuries to show that you were hurt in the crash. If you don’t have photos or proof that you were hurt, or if you take weeks to go to the doctor, that could greatly hinder your case. Lime could easily claim that you were not hurt in the accident and that you suffered injuries elsewhere; instead, you are simply trying to blame the scooter crash and swindle compensation from the company.
- You need to report the accident to Lime and take a screenshot of the ride. When you report the accident, there will be a record that an incident occurred; Lime will not be able to deny that it had knowledge of the crash.
- If possible, you should hold on to the scooter as evidence, but if you cannot do so, you should take as many photographs of it as you can.
- In addition to the physical evidence, you could ask witnesses or bystanders for their testimonies and statements as to what happened in the crash.
- If you were involved in an accident with another motor vehicle, you should contact the police. They will conduct an investigation and issue any citations. Once they have concluded the investigation, you can request a police report so you can add it to your evidence pile.
- Lastly, it is important that you contact a skilled attorney who will be able to help you litigate your Lime scooter accident lawsuit. In fact, you can call one of our lawyers in the immediate aftermath of the accident if you need step-by-step instructions on what to do next.
Value of a Lime Scooter Accident Claim
Many clients call us with questions about the average compensation or average payout of Lime accident case settlements. They want to know how much they stand to gain after being involved in such accidents. The average value of a Lime scooter injury case is determined by the representative at Lime. There is no set method or calculator that quickly determines these damages, however.
He will look at the injuries that were suffered – their extent, their severity, and how much of an impact they had on your daily life and career capabilities – and weigh them according to your medical bills. He will also consider fault; if you played a part in the accident, you may be given a lower offer than if you were hit while minding your business or if the scooter malfunctioned mid-ride.
Injuries that are not too severe and that heal up quickly will not be considered to be worth a large amount of money. It is not common for these types of damages to receive over $100,000.
What is interesting is that Lime does not have an insurance company representing it. Instead, a representative from Lime’s claims department will handle the case in the way an insurance agent does. Therefore, negotiating with a Lime representative can be much different from negotiating with an insurance agent.
Additionally, because Lime is self-insured, it does not tend to publicize its settlements. There is no large database of Lime electric scooter injury lawsuit settlement amounts, so there is not much for you to compare to. Rest assured, though, that a Lime scooter injury case can be worth hundreds of thousands of dollars, especially if there was a visible defect with a scooter or if a driver were grossly negligent in his actions.
Restitution Available to Victims of Lime Scooter Accidents
If you choose to file a personal injury lawsuit against the responsible party after getting involved in a Lime scooter crash, you could receive numerous types of compensation. The compensation will cover physical and non-physical damages. For example, you could be covered for:
- Medical expenses from the past and future, including surgery costs, hospitalization fees, physical therapy fees, medication, and more
- Lost wags from the past and future for any time you missed from work due to injury or recovery time
- Property damage for anything that was broken, lost, or harmed in the crash
- Pain and suffering damages, or PTSD, anxiety, fear, emotional stress, and much more
Our team of expert lawyers can bring you the maximum compensation available under the law. Call Normandie Law Firm for more assistance.
Free Second Opinion
Often, clients call u with questions about the average value of a Lime accident case because they are wondering if their current attorneys are giving them the fairest help available. They may be getting pressured into accepting a settlement offer that is entirely too low, but they want another pair of eyes to examine the case and see if the offer is valid.
Unfortunately, many attorneys make their livings like this – they will sign up numerous cases, litigate each one in a speedy manner, and try to convince the insurance agency to give out a small offer. In these scenarios, both the insurance company and the law firm win; the victim suffers the brunt of the damage.
Call our law firm today to receive a free second opinion your claim. We’ll tell you if we believe your current lawyer is acting appropriately and if he truly is doing all he can to secure you a worthwhile settlement. If he isn’t we will help you get the representation you deserve. All of our second opinions are completely free of charge.
Our Top-Rated Law Group
Normandie Law Firm is one of the most highly rated law firms in Los Angeles. We have years of experience under our belt serving victims of accidents, and with the new addition of Lime scooters to society, we have added yet another group of individuals we fight for. If you have been hurt on a Lime scooter, you should be compensated by the responsible party. Our lawyers are aggressive and will relentlessly pursue your worthwhile compensation, whether it’s from an insurance agent, the Lime company, or a negligent business. If we need to bring your case to court to prove that you deserve restitution in front of a judge, we are willing to do so.
Call our law offices today to set up a free legal consultation with one of our skilled lawyers. All of our consultations are meant for you to learn more about the law and for us to familiarize ourselves with your case. You can ask us questions about how to proceed and we can give you worthwhile advice. Further, all of our consultations are confidential; none of your personal details or case information will be shared with anyone else. Your privacy is safe with us.
If you choose to hire us to represent you, we will grant you our zero fee guarantee, which states that you won’t touch your own personal savings to pay for our legal services. We will cover all the costs of the case, and we only have our bills paid if we win. The fees will come from the settlement we win for you. If we lose, you owe us nothing at all, and your financial standing remains untouched.
To learn more about how much your Lime scooter accident lawsuit could be worth, reach out to one of our qualified lawyers at Normandie Law Firm.
