Category Archives: E Scooter Accident
Surge of E-Scooter Accidents Rise with Popularity
Between 2017 and 2021, the number of emergency visits related to e-scooter accidents rose 450% as the popularity of the devices rose. As the popularity of e-scooters continues to grow across the country, so too do the number of accidents related to e-scooters. Here in California, companies like Lyme and Bird have deposited e-scooters… Read More »
California Laws Cover Burn Injuries from E-Scooters
When you think about injuries in e-scooter accidents, you might imagine getting struck by a motorized vehicle or being “doored” by someone as you ride along lanes of parked cars. You probably do not expect that burn injuries are a risk, but incidents of explosions, fires, and other accidents are becoming common. According to… Read More »
How Does Insurance Work For E-Scooter Accidents In California?
Convenient, affordable, and flexible, e-scooter rentals have become one of the most popular ways to get around the Bay Area for work, errands, and fun. The rest of the world has also realized the attraction of these handy vehicles, as shown by recent statistics on e-scooter sharing. During 2023, the global e-scooter sharing industry… Read More »
6 California E-Scooter Traffic Laws ALL Road Users Should Know
E-scooters are a convenient, speedy, affordable way to get around California’s Bay Area, whether you rent through a sharing service or own your vehicle. Despite the fact that these electric scooters are new on the scene, lawmakers have made it clear that traffic regulations apply to them. The Driver Handbook published by the California… Read More »
4 Reasons E-Scooters Are NOT For Kids: A Warning To California Parents
While many Californians are turning to e-scooters as gas prices rise, the industry outlook indicates that there are many other reasons that these vehicles are becoming more popular. According to a comprehensive research report on the compact e-scooter industry, the market size is almost $627 million in 2022 and expected to hit $803 million… Read More »
Questions To Ask Before Hiring A California E-Scooter Accident Lawyer
Even through complaints about increased traffic, controversies about safety, and a global pandemic, it is clear that e-scooters are here to stay in the US. These vehicles are practically a staple in large urban areas like Oakland, Alameda, San Francisco and San Jose, and ridership is expected to increase exponentially in the coming years…. Read More »
Do Recent Advancements Make E-Scooters Safer?
Recent figures indicate that there are approximately 150 e-scooter sharing programs operating throughout the US, and they have proven extremely successful in large urban centers like the Bay Area. According to results from a survey on usage, almost a quarter of respondents had already used an electric scooter sharing service and 69 percent admitted… Read More »
