New Port Richey Electric Scooter Accident Attorney

Electric scooters provide a convenient and low-cost method of getting around New Port Richey. Many people rent a scooter when they visit the area, while long-term residents might purchase a scooter and use it as a regular method of transportation. Unfortunately, scooter accidents are common, with many people getting hurt when they fall off or collide with someone. Contact Wendy Doyle-Palumbo after a scooter accident. She is an experienced New Port Richey electric scooter accident attorney. In a consultation, she can ask questions to determine whether you can seek financial compensation.

Common Accidents and Injuries

Our firm might be able to help in any of the following accidents:

1. Falling Off the Scooter

There are various reasons why a person might fall, but potholes or other defects in the road or sidewalk are leading causes. A person can suffer serious injuries, including concussions, broken bones, facial injuries, friction burns, and organ damage. Back injuries are also common if a person wrenches their back trying to stay upright.

We want to investigate what caused the rider to fall. Road defects are the responsibility of the government or property owner to fix. If a defect on the scooter is to blame, then the manufacturer or a rental company might have liability.

2. Getting Hit While Riding a Scooter

Riders might be struck by someone driving a car or riding a bicycle. They could clip the scooter or cut them off. Many people ride electric scooters on the sidewalk, but they can still be hit by cars when crossing an intersection.

These accidents are often more impactful than when someone falls. You could suffer a serious brain injury or neck injury, along with spinal cord damage.

Your ability to obtain compensation depends on who struck you and if they have relevant insurance. For example, a negligent driver might have liability insurance, which can pay for a settlement.

3. Being Hit by a Scooter While Walking

Our firm might help you if a person riding an electric scooter crashes into you. Many riders are distracted or too inexperienced to safely handle a scooter. Young people might drive the scooter too fast and collide with a pedestrian because they are out of control.

These collisions may cause any traumatic injury. A big challenge is obtaining compensation from the person who operated the scooter negligently. Florida does not require that they purchase liability insurance to rent or own a scooter. Instead, you might need to submit a claim on your PIP insurance, if applicable.

Call to Learn More about Electric Scooter Accidents & Your Rights

Electrical scooters are convenient, but they raise complex legal questions when a person gets into an accident with one. Contact Wendy Doyle-Palumbo to get her perspective on whether you can seek compensation. Our firm has negotiated many settlements, but we also can litigate in the courts to win necessary compensation. An experienced New Port Richey electric scooter accident lawyer is standing by to discuss what happened.