The influx of electric scooters that can be rented for a small fee has caused many people to focus less on traveling with cars and more on using alternative modes of transportation. Electric scooters, rideshare vehicles, rentable bikes, and more have all contributed to the transportation changes we see in large cities around the country, especially in California, such as San Francisco, Santa Monica, and San Diego. Lime is one such company that has begun to provide scooters without docking stations for users to ride; they log in to the app, unlock the scooter, pay the fee, and travel. Of course, with this freedom comes many issues and the potential for lawsuits in the event of any accidents. Some people may have been injured if they tripped and fell or slipped and fell over a Lime scooter that was negligently left somewhere near where people freely walk. There are other issues that can arise that can result in injuries. If you have been hurt because of a Lime scooter, contact an experienced Lime electric scooter injury lawyer at Normandie Law Firm in Los Angeles.
Lime Scooter Details
Lime allows riders to unlock the bike for a dollar and ride it for 10 cents per mile. The scooters are electric and must be charged each night before being returned to the streets. The perk of using these scooters lies in the freedom of selecting one and leaving it at your destination. If you were to use a bus or a train, you would have to go to designated points to be picked up and dropped off. A Lime scooter can be left anywhere and will be collected – or rented again – later in the day.
The scooters can be repaired by specific mechanics and workers, but there is the chance that the scooters will be released back into the public sphere without much work done on them. If the scooter was damaged and had a defective repair, you could file a claim. There are many other ways that accidents can happen, some of which include:
- The scooter crashed into you
- The scooter’s wheel came off while you were riding it
- The scooter suddenly stopped working while you were on it or the brake locked up when the scooter ceased responding
- Someone left the scooter in the middle of the sidewalk
- A passing vehicle crashed into you on the scooter
- A person on a scooter drove on the sidewalk while you were walking and hit you
- The road was too rough, narrow, steep, or hazardous to properly maneuver, leading to an accident
- The person on the scooter rode it recklessly or with no regard for the safety as others (if he were intoxicated or inebriated at the time, for instance)
No matter what the reason was for the accident was, it is important that you seek out the assistance of one of our Lime bike accident attorneys.
Legal Options
A Lime scooter injury lawsuit can be filed if certain criteria are met. For example, if a defective Lime scooter caused you injury or if you were walking on the sidewalk and a Lime scooter rider crashed into you, you could take legal action. Some questions we have been asked include the following:
Can I sue Lime scooter if I was injured while riding a Lime scooter?
Yes, you can sue Lime if you were hurt while riding a scooter. You may be hit by a vehicle, clipped by another scooter, fall off because of rough terrain or a problem with the scooter, or crash into a hazard on the road.
I was injured riding a Lime scooter. What do I do?
You can sue the responsible party that contributed to the crash. For example, if you were riding in the street and a car negligently turned as you were crossing an intersection, resulting in an accident, you could take legal action against the individual. Further, if you were on the scooter and there was a malfunction that caused it to stop working and threw you from the stand, you could sue for a damaged scooter that caused you injuries.
Can I sue if someone riding a Lime scooter crashed into me?
Yes, you can sue a rider or the company if you were struck by someone riding a Lime scooter. Additionally, if someone left the scooter on the sidewalk and you fell over it, you could file a claim.
If you have further questions, reach out to an injury attorney for suing Lime scooter for injuries. We can help you compile your evidence and file a claim against the company or the responsible party for your damages. If you need a slip and fall attorney for scooter accidents, we can provide you with one; if you want to file a product liability lawsuit against the company because of a defective scooter, we will help you; or if you were involved in an accident with Lime bike scooters, we can target the responsible parties.
Pedestrians – Hit – Struck by A Person Riding a Lime Scooter
Pedestrians are being hit regularly by Lime Scooter drivers, because even though the Lime Scooter company prohibits the scooters from being driven on the sidewalks, that is exactly what the riders are doing. By riding a Lime Scooter on the sidewalk, it puts pedestrians at risk for a collision course with a Lime Scooter.
Lime Scooters, like all E-scooters, are the newest craze, to help people of all incomes to be able to get to work, use a form of “fun” transportation, and have access to affordable transportation options in big cities.
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Who Can I Sue?
You are able to bring a lawsuit against the company that owns the E-Scooter. Because there are many different brands out on the streets, you need to pay attention to the color and model of the E-Scooter that the rider was operating, to know which company to bring an action against for your damages, losses and personal injuries. There are many different types of E-Scooter companies that operate in big cities. You need to know the general business owner of the E-Scooter, to be able to prove that the scooter was in the vicinity of the loss are at the scene.
The owner of the E-Scooters can use GPS satellite technology to track their scooters, and they should be able to know the general vicinity of their scooters and who was riding them at what time of the day. The E-Scooters are rented with an app on the person who is renting its phone. This is how the person and company who owns the E-Scooter can be tracked down, when the rider is reckless and causes an accident with a pedestrian. In this way, you can talk to an attorney to know the next steps on what to do to bring a lawsuit action against the person who injured you on the E-Scooter.
Do I Have a Case Against the Scooter Company?
You may have a case against the E-Scooter company, depending on the facts of your accident, the circumstances that you were injured, and what happened to create your personal injuries. The accident with the E-Scooter will need to be investigated, and when you call our office, we will be ready to work on this type of case with you. We are here for you to get you the money that you deserve, when you have personal injuries as a result of a collision with a reckless E-Scooter operator.
Rules and Regulations of Electric Scooters
Although Lime has specific rules that users must adhere to, California also has laws that govern the usage of electric scooters. Breaking these rules and laws can lead to violations and fines, but more importantly, it can lead to injuries; the rules are meant to keep riders safe, and those who ignore these regulations usually place themselves or others in danger. Some of the rules and regulations of Lime scooters are:
- Riders must always wear a helmet
- There must be no more than one person using a scooter at a time
- Riders must be 18 years of age or older
- Riders must not carry excessive bags or belongings that would cause them to not keep at least one hand on the handlebars at all times
- Adhere to all traffic rules, including correct right of way laws, stopping at stop signs, staying in designated bike lanes and not on the sidewalk, and more
- Leave the scooters in legal parking spaces or in areas that are away from foot traffic and do not block any exits, entrances, pathways, etc
- Riders must have a valid driver’s license to operate the scooters
- Scooters with proper and adequate lighting and reflectors can be ridden at night
- Scooters must not be hitched or attached to another moving vehicle like a motorcycle, car, or carriage
- Riders must not be under the influence of any drugs or alcohol when riding the scooters
Those who do not adhere to these regulations could be viewed as negligent under the law and can be held wholly responsible for an accident.
Injuries from Lime Scooter Accidents
Because you can be involved in a variety of accidents with Lime scooters, the injuries are equally as varied. Some people suffer minor injuries that are easily treated and do not yield long term damage while others have permanent effects. Some of the injuries you can sustain include:
- Broken leg
- Broken arm
- Concussion
- Internal organ damage
- Sprains and fractures
- Knee and ankle injuries
- Closed head injuries
- Neck and back injuries
- Spinal cord damage
- Crushing injuries
- Nerve damage
- Facial injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- Paralysis
Don’t let yourself be deprived of the compensation you deserve if you were injured in a Lime accident. Call one of our Lime scooter accident injury attorneys today for more assistance.
Compensation from a Lawsuit
If you were injured in a Lime scooter accident – whether you tripped over a stray scooter, were struck by a car while on a scooter, or suffered injuries because of a defective scooter – we can help you earn compensation for your damages. You should not be expected to cover your expenses if you were not responsible for the incident. With the help of our Los Angeles lawyers, you can receive the following types of compensation:
- Medical expenses (surgery costs, physical therapy fees, hospitalization fees, and any expenses to cover future medical treatment)
- Lost wages (as well as additional expenses to cover future lost income because of recovery time or further medical procedures)
- Property damage
- Pain and suffering (PTSD, fear, anxiety, psychological trauma, emotional scarring, and more)
- Wrongful death expenses if a loved one passed away in a Lime scooter accident (funeral and burial costs, pre-death pain and suffering, pre-death medical bills, loss of consortium, loss of companionship, loss of expected savings and inheritance)
An attorney to sue Lime bike can be instrumental in bringing you the maximum compensation available under the law. If you do not have an attorney, you may find it extremely difficult or impossible to negotiate with the insurance agency; the agent may very well throw your claim out and ignore you. It takes a lot of energy, time, and experience to file a lawsuit and fight for your restitution, and we recommended leaving the battle up to us.
Normandie: The Firm for You
If you need a Los Angeles attorney to sue Lime for injuries you suffered in a scooter accident, contact Normandie Law Firm. Our law group has taken numerous Lime scooter accident lawsuits and we have seen to it that our clients are fully covered for their damages. We are an aggressive group of attorneys who will continuously negotiate with the insurance agency until we receive a satisfactory offer. If we do not receive one, we will take your case to court and fight for your rights in front of a judge and jury.
Call our offices today to speak with a Lime scooter accident lawyer and to receive a free legal consultation. You are invited to ask us any questions you want and we will look over your case. We will tell you what we believe we can win for you and we will give you all the information you need to take the next step in the legal process. If you choose us, you will not pay any money for our services – our fees will only be taken care of if we win your case, and the money will be withdrawn from the settlement we bring you. If we lose, you won’t have to pay us anything at all. At no point throughout the case will you spend any out of pocket expenses.
Get in touch with an attorney to sue Lime scooter company today.
