Washington DC Jump Scooter Lawyer

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JUMP Scooter Lawyer

Nearly everyone knows about Uber, the ride-hailing service where people can use their own vehicles to act as taxis for pedestrians in major cities. However, not everyone is aware that Uber’s parent company has entered the electric scooter market with the JUMP scooter. Adding more e-scooters to the already-crowded streets of U.S. cities carries both risks and advantages.

The JUMP scooter operates similarly to existing electric scooters. Other scooter companies had challenges in getting people to download and install the proprietary app, but JUMP had the advantage of leveraging the existing Uber app, which was already being used fifteen million times every day. Uber customers were already accustomed to paying a small fee for transportation, and so they were poised to accept even cheaper transportation by scooter.

Proponents argue that adding more options to the electric scooter market will reduce vehicle traffic and help with gridlock. Fewer passenger vehicles on the road mean fewer accidents. However, detractors say that the scooters often clog sidewalks and force pedestrians out of the way. Additional, unconscientious riders will ride the scooters in major roadways, hurting traffic flow and potentially causing even more accidents. 

One of the challenges JUMP scooter lawyers from Cohen & Cohen face in handling the rise of electric scooter accidents is determining who is at fault after a collision. In some jurisdictions, a JUMP scooter is classified as a Personal Mobility Device just like a Segway or similar machine, and can be ridden on sidewalks. In these cities, the law makes no distinction between a rider on a JUMP scooter and a pedestrian, which gives the rider legal advantages as long as they were following the same rules a pedestrian would be required to follow.

In other cities, however, a JUMP scooter is classified similarly to bicycles, and must be operated in bicycle lanes. Riding a JUMP scooter on the sidewalks may be illegal and can subject the rider to penalties in an accident involving pedestrians. Additionally, crossing a crosswalk with pedestrians under these circumstances can prevent a rider from claiming damages if struck by a turning vehicle.

Finally, other jurisdictions treat any motorized vehicle with two inline wheels as a motorcycle or moped, requiring riders to stay off sidewalks and on public streets. Under these circumstances, it may be seriously hazardous to use JUMP scooters, since they cannot match the speed of ordinary passenger vehicles. Rather than leaving all these elements up to chance, riders should talk to a local JUMP scooter lawyer to determine what they should and shouldn’t do to prevent accidents, avoid liability, and protect their rights.

Following an injury on a Jump electric scooter you should talk with a Jump scooter lawyer Washington DC residents and tourists trust. For an immediate consultation, call Cohen & Cohen now.

Injuries Sustained in Electric Scooter Accidents

According to doctors, electric scooter accidents are resulting in injuries that are similar to those sustained in a car accident. On average, large ERs are seeing approximately 10 patients each week who were involved in an accident on, or by, an electric scooter. The injuries range from mild to serious. Some people have suffered from life altering brain injuries that have left them paralyzed. As a Jump scooter lawyer in Washington DC, we have handled cases that involve:

• Broken bones and sprains
• Facial injuries
• Lacerations
• Brain or head injuries
• Neck and spine injuries
• Severe bruising
• Paralysis

Why Retain a Washington DC Jump Scooter Lawyer

Electric scooter injury cases are relatively new; furthermore, the laws surrounding the use of an electric scooter in DC are minimal. For these reasons, coupled with the potential parties that may be involved, you should not pursue a case without a Washington DC Jump scooter lawyer.

• Your lawyer can help to identify whether or not negligence is a factor and who is to blame
• A lawyer can help to hold all those responsible
• You may receive support with your medical care while you wait for a settlement
• A good lawyer will not be afraid to defend your case against Jump or their legal team

Scooter companies like Lyft are worth millions of dollars. They have a team of lawyers working for them and the last thing they want to do is pay out maximum compensation to people who were injured on their devices. The chances of them admitting liability is slim. In fact, it is possible that your claim will be denied or you will be accused of causing the accident. A good Lyft scooter lawyer Washington DC residents turn to can help you to conduct an independent investigation of the collision to identify the negligent party and hold them responsible. Rest assured, regardless of who is to blame, we will do our best to recover fair and full compensation.

At Cohen & Cohen, we handled 99% of electric scooter cases on contingency. This means you don’t have to pay for upfront legal representation; rather, only if we settle or win a verdict do we get paid.

Causes of Accidents on an Electric Scooter

Electric scooter accidents can be caused by any number of reasons; however, at least half involve negligence. If this is true for your case, you will likely be able to pursue the liable party for compensation. These parties may include:

• The driver of a vehicle
• A pedestrian
• A cyclist
• Another scooter rider
• A building owner
• An entity responsible for road maintenance
• The city
• Jump
• Jump’s contractor for maintenance or repair

Reasons an Accident Might Occur

• A driver is distracted
• A cyclist ignores the scooter rider
• There is debris on the road
• The scooters brakes malfunction

As a Jump scooter lawyer Washington DC scooter riders trust, we can say that most issues arise with defective or malfunctioning scooter parts. In this case, the manufacturer of the scooter, maintenance workers, or Jump would likely be responsible.

Whether you were injured on a Jump, Bird, Lyft, or Skip scooter, a Jump scooter lawyer Washington DC offers is ready to talk with you.