Although electric scooters have proven to be convenient for short-distance transportation, they have also proven to be a danger to the community time and time again. On Saturday, May 29, 2021, at approximately 9:20pm, a 91-year-old man was struck by an electric scooter in Venice; the collision caused him to fall and hit his head on the pavement. The victim was allegedly walking on the sidewalk when the incident occurred.
The victim received medical attention, but his head injury was too severe, and he later lost his life. The victim has not been identified.
A man was arrested on suspicion of DUI in connection with the fatal scooter incident. The male was riding the scooter along with a female passenger; allegedly both parties were ejected from the scooter and fell onto the sidewalk as a result of the collision with the man. The man has been identified as James Cody Skene, 29; he remained on the scene.
Scooter Accidents Involving Unsuspecting Pedestrians
Unfortunately, the recklessness of scooter riders can be very dangerous for innocent pedestrians. With the rise in popularity of rental electric scooters, the number of incidents involving these scooters have also increased. Incidents include auto incidents (riders being hit by cars), pedestrian incidents (riders hitting pedestrians on the sidewalk), and trip and falls (pedestrians tripping and falling on scooters left blocking sidewalks).
Although electric scooter companies have a number of safety rules, they really don’t have any way to enforce them. All they can do is address reports, but these reports rarely get anywhere. Because of this, electric scooter rental companies are frequently sued for incidents involving their scooters.
Unfortunately, scooter incidents are often disregarded since most people can get right back up without any issue. However, scooter incidents can cause head injuries, neck injuries, back injuries, dislocations, fractures, sprains, lacerations, etc. In some cases, the injuries are so severe that they are fatal.
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Were you or a member of your family harmed in a scooter accident like the one described above? If so, you might have grounds to sue. Although you could take action against the scooter rider, it is also important to note that the scooter company could also be liable. If you are interested in learning more about your right to sue for the harm resulting from a scooter accident, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm immediately.
You Could Be Compensated
Based on the details surrounding the scooter accident and the resulting harm, you could be eligible to recover monetary compensation. What could you recover? Although every injury claim is different, you could be eligible to recover compensation for some of the following:
- Medical expenses
- Lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of consortium
- Property damage
- Punitive damages
- Legal fees
If you are interested in learning more about the specific compensation that you could be eligible to receive if your lawsuit is successful, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our law firm immediately. Our injury attorneys are ready to evaluate your injury claim and fight for your right to recover the highest amount of compensation available for your scooter accident claim.
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today
At our firm, our lawyers have many years of experience handling all sorts of injury claims, including scooter accident claims. Our lawyers are not afraid to take on even the largest electric rental scooter companies. Your can trust the experts at Normandie Law Firm to evaluate your injury claim and provide you with the guidance that you need to win.
At our firm, we offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our injury attorneys will answer your questions and address all your concerns; our experts will be available to provide you with all the information that you need to pursue your injury claim. Would you like to benefit from our free legal services? If so, do not hesitate to contact the experts at our firm immediately.
We offer a Zero-Fee guarantee; therefore, our clients will not be required to pay any upfront legal fees for our legal services. In addition, we work on a strict contingency structure; therefore, our lawyers will not be required to pay any fees until after winning their claims. If you do not win, you will not pay anything.
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