While e-scooters are legal to ride in Sacramento, California, they’re not the safest way to get through the city. Since scooters can’t be ridden on sidewalks, they must be operated in bike lanes or alongside larger vehicles on the road. When an e-scooter is involved in an accident, it’s common for the rider to suffer catastrophic injuries - including brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, nerve damage, and even wrongful death.
If you’ve been injured in an e-scooter accident in Sacramento, don’t hesitate to call the Sacramento injury lawyers at Singleton Schreiber. You have rights as an accident victim, which can include the ability to seek compensation for your loss of income, medical expenses, and other crash-related damages. Our Sacramento e-scooter injury lawyers can help you fight for the results you deserve.
Choosing Singleton Schreiber puts local lawyers and national resources in your corner. Our award-winning California personal injury attorneys have helped clients win over $2.5 billion in monetary awards. Trust us to help you make the most of your e-scooter injury case, too. Call our Sacramento law office to set a time for a free consultation now.
Who’s Liable For an Electric Scooter Accident?
It’s not unusual for a car accident to involve an electric scooter when someone is speeding, distracted at the wheel, under the influence of drugs or alcohol, or simply too aggressive while they’re driving around the city.
If a person’s wrongful or negligent actions contribute to or cause an e-scooter accident in Sacramento, they can be liable for the scooter operator’s injuries.
Depending on the specific circumstances of your crash, the following parties might be responsible for your damages:
- The driver of a passenger car, truck, motorcycle, bus, or another vehicle on the road
- The company that manufactured or sold the electric scooter (e.g., Lime, Bird, and Spin)
- The city of Sacramento or Sacramento County government agencies responsible for road design and maintenance
- A negligent party’s employer
Our e-scooter accident attorneys in Sacramento will carefully investigate your case, determine how the crash happened, and work to identify who’s at fault. Throughout this process, we’ll work closely with experts and evaluate critical pieces of evidence - such as cell phone records, property damage, accident reports, medical records, and witness statements.
How Can I Get Compensation After an E-Scooter Accident in Sacramento?
California follows fault-based insurance rules. If a motorist in Sacramento caused your electric scooter accident, you’ll have the right to file a claim with their insurance company for benefits.
If your damages exceed the negligent driver’s insurance policy limits, then you’ll also have the right to seek additional damages from them in a personal injury lawsuit.
Whether you go through insurance or file a civil lawsuit, you’ll be able to seek economic and non-economic awards for:
- Present and future medical bills
- Rehabilitation
- Nursing care
- Disability and lost wages
- Property damage
- Funeral expenses
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress
- Reduced quality of life
- Inconvenience
- PTSD
You’ll have a limited time to file a claim for damages after an e-scooter accident in California. Most claims are subject to a two-year statute of limitations. Safeguard your opportunity to get compensation and increase the likelihood of a meaningful financial recovery by calling Singleton Schreiber for help right away.
Our Sacramento e-scooter injury lawyers are the fearless advocates you’ll want standing beside you as you stand up to a negligent motorist, insurance company, manufacturer, or government agency. Your first consultation is free, so reach out to our Sacramento law office to get started.
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