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Electric scooters have invaded the streets and sidewalks of Washington DC thanks to companies like Skip and Bird. To ride them all one needs to do is download the app, provide a credit card, and hop on. No license is required.

If you have been injured in an electric scooter accident, it is important to get advice from a Skip scooter lawyer in Washington, DC. Our lawyers combine experience, skill, and strategy with a tenacious drive to get the results our clients our seeking. If you have suffered losses while riding an electric scooter, or after being hit by one, please call a Skip scooter lawyer in Washington DC now.

Electric scooters are ecologically friendly and can reduce a person’s transportation costs. However, throughout the U.S. emergency room departments have seen a massive spike in injuries related to electric scooters. One doctor out of California says these injuries resemble those seen in car accidents.

Electric scooters might look safe; however, riders are offered little, if any, protection from the surrounding environment. When they are hit by another vehicle, or moving object such as another scooter or bicycle, their body may absorb much of the impact. Falling from the scooter or crashing it might also cause injuries. As a Skip scooter accident lawyer Washington DC has to offer, we have known of cases the involve injuries such as:

Common Skip Scooter Accident Injuries

  • Facial injuries
  • Lacerations
  • Road rash
  • Head injuries
  • Broken bones
  • Scarring
  • Bruising

When Another Party Caused You to Crash

It is possible for the rider of the scooter to be held liable when they fail to adhere to traffic laws or other rules. Sometimes, another party will be at fault for the accident. Potential liable parties may include:

  • The driver of a vehicle
  • Parts manufacturer
  • Entities responsible for road maintenance
  • The city
  • Parties responsible for maintaining and repairing the scooter

Depending on the circumstances of your case, it may be possible to hold Skip responsible, or partially responsible, for your electric scooter injuries.

Paying for Your Medical Bills

It is possible that your scooter accident will have resulted in injuries that will not only take time to recover from, but also are considerably costly. Some people will require emergency room care, ICU treatment, rehabilitation, physical therapy, and more. Although the average costs of medical expenses for a scooter accident are between $8000 and $20000, some are three to ten times more than this. Unfortunately, there have been accidents in which the rider suffered a severe brain injury. In this case they were permanently disabled and will require 24 hour care for the rest of their life.

No matter what the extent of your scooter injuries might be, compensation may be available to cover all of the associated medical costs.

Why Talk with a Skip Scooter Lawyer Washington DC Recommends

Right now, electric scooter usage is relatively new. This means that there are still novel questions of liability in addition to other factors as well as limited legislation. By getting help from a Washington DC Skip scooter accident lawyer, you can ensure the laws of the state and the ordinances of the city are fully reviewed. This can protect your rights and help you to recover maximum damages.

For a consultation with a Skip scooter lawyer Washington DC provides, call Cohen & Cohen

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