Electric scooters are present nearly everywhere, but there are many questions that must be answered by society and by lawmakers when it comes to handling them. Lime is one such company that seemingly sprung up overnight, despite it already having provided rentable bicycles to people. One of the most necessary questions pertains to fault and insurance. There is not much readily available insurance information for Lime scooter accidents, but you should be aware that you can be covered if you are hurt because of a defective scooter. Our team of attorneys at Normandie Law Firm can provide you with Lime scooter insurance information, and we can handle your lawsuit for you if you intend to file a claim for coverage of your damages.
Details about Lime Scooters
Lime scooters are electric scooters that can be unlocked for $1 and cost less than a quarter every minute they’re being ridden. They were introduced to compete with the other scooters on the market. The main attraction of the scooters is their ease of use and how free the user is to go about his business without worrying about where the scooters can be left. Rentable bicycles must usually be parked at specific docks, but Lime scooters can be left anywhere. Once a rider has finished his trip, he simply ends the ride and disembarks. The scooter can then be located via the app by another person, and the cycle can continue.
Scooters, of course, are a type of vehicle, ad thus, there are certain rules and regulations that must be abided by if individuals wish to ride them. Some of these rules are simply safety requirements, while others are specific laws pertaining to traffic. A few of these regulations include:
- You must be 18 to ride (unless a guardian is present, in which case you can be 16)
- You must adhere to all traffic laws, such as riding in bike lanes when available, not riding on sidewalks near pedestrians, not running any stop signs or red lights, and leaving the scooters in legal parking spaces that do not impede traffic
- You must not operate a scooter while under the influence of drugs or alcohol
- You must wear a helmet at all times
- Only one person may ride a scooter at a time
- You must have at least one hand on the handlebars to control the scooter
- Have a driver’s license or permit enabling you to operate a vehicle
It is imperative that you follow these regulations or you risk liability in the event of an accident. For example, if you were operating a scooter with someone else on it and you were not being careful, which lead to an accident of some kind, you would likely not be able to sue Lim, as you were acting negligently.
Common Injuries from Lime Scooter Accidents
There are many ways that accidents can happen while on a scooter. You may trip over a discarded scooter, be hit by a vehicle, be riding the scooter negligently, or may suffer a defect that causes a crash or accident of some kind.
Some of the injuries you could suffer include:
- Broken hip
- Broken arm
- Wrist damage
- Broken hand
- Concussion
- Head injury
- Traumatic brain injury
- Nerve damage
- Gashes and cuts
- Sprains and dislocations
- Crushing injuries
- Neck damage
- Spinal cord injuries
- Herniated and bulging discs
- Broken feet and ankles
- Leg injuries
- Paralysis
Does Lime offer Insurance for injuries?
Yes, there is Lime scooter accident insurance for injuries. However, it is only provided if you were hurt because of a problem with a scooter. Another car that hit you would leave the driver responsible for your damages, unless the crash happened due to a defective scooter. Y
Does Lime offer medical insurance for accidents that happen on their scooters?
Yes, the company provides Lime scooter insurance for an accident if you were hurt due to the company’s negligence. If you were riding recklessly or contributed to the accident, though, you would not be able to take advantage of Lime’s offer.
Does Lime offer insurance for injuries that people sustain on their scooters?
Yes, Lime scooter insurance for injuries is offered to people who are hurt while riding their scooters if the scooters broke during use, had a defect, malfunctioned, or otherwise contributed to an accident.
Who is the insurance company for Lime scooter accidents?
There is no outside insurance that covers Lime scooter cases. Lime is self-insured, so it handles all injury claims in-house via a claims department. This department will look over any accident reports and consider the circumstances, injuries, and fault, and will make a judgment based on that. For more Lime scooter injury insurance information, you can either contact Lime directly or call our law firm in Los Angeles.
What to Do after a Lime Scooter Crash
If you have ever been in an accident of any kind, you know that the time following the crash is very important and crucial to your lawsuit. You may be in shock, confused, or scared, but it is important that you remain calm and follow these steps to have the best possible chance of success with your claim.
- It is necessary that you seek medical treatment if you were injured. A severe crash could cause various injuries that may be permanent, and you should be seen by paramedics, be transported to the emergency room, or go to the doctor as quickly as you can to have your damages evaluated and treated. If you wait too long to seek medical treatment, it will reflect badly on your case; Lime could claim that you were hurt sometime in the gap between the two occurrences and pursuing compensation could be difficult.
- You should take photos of any injuries you had to show their severity and the cause .You can also document the scene of the crash.
- If there were any witnesses nearby, you could ask them to give you recorded statements or testimonies about what they saw unfold.
- You must report the accident to Lime via the app’s help and support center or through the website. This report will alert Lime to the incident and you will have a record to show that you contacted the company. Further, screenshot the ride information on your phone to show that you were in the middle of a trip when the crash happened, and print out a statement from your bank showing that you paid for the ride.
- If the accident involved someone driving a car and crashing into you, you should call the police so they could come and investigate the accident.
- If you can keep the scooter in your possession, do so, as it will be used for evidence; if you do not have the ability to keep it, take pictures and videos of it.
- Finally, call a lawyer who can handle Lime scooter accident cases. You may not know the best negotiation tactics to ensure that you will receive a settlement, but we do. Without an attorney, you will likely have trouble getting through to Lime and winning a worthwhile settlement. If nothing else, you should call Normandie Law Firm for legal advice on how to proceed.
Earnings from a Lime Scooter Accident Lawsuit
You have the opportunity to receive different kinds of compensation from a Lime scooter accident. If you were hurt, a personal injury lawsuit could yield you coverage for your medical expenses from the past and future, lost wages from the past and future, property damage, pain and suffering, and more.
If a loved one or family member were killed in a Lime scooter accident, you could also pursue a wrongful death claim, which would allow you to receive coverage for pre-death medical bills, pre-death pain and suffering, funeral and burial fees, loss of consortium, loss of expected inheritance, loss of expected savings, and more.
Time Limit for a Claim
According to the law, you only have 2w years from the date of the injury to file a personal injury lawsuit against Lime scooter for any injuries you suffered in an accident. If you do not take any legal action within two years, you will not be able too pursue a claim in the future at any point. It is imperative that you speak with a lawyer who can make sure that you file your claim within the acceptable time frame.
There are exceptions to this rule, though. If you were underage at the time of the crash, the deadline would not start until you turned 18; further, if you were mentally or physically unable to file a lawsuit, the deadline would not begin until you returned to full health.
To learn more about your potential time limit, call Normandie Law Firm.
How Normandie Helps
Normandie Law Firm is dedicated to its clients. We have won millions of dollars in restitution for victims of accidents, and those who have been hurt by Lime scooters are no different. We will work around the clock to bring you the compensation you deserve and will not stop fighting for your compensation until we are satisfied with the result. If we need to bring your case to court, our lawyers will do so. We are aggressive and have no problem negotiating for weeks or months to secure you the maximum settlement available under the law.
Contact our firm today to set up a free legal consultation with an expert attorney. Our lawyers are available around the clock and can help you with anything you need, whether it’s legal advice or questions about your case’s status. If you choose us to represent you, we’ll give you our zero fee guarantee. This states that you won’t touch your own savings to pay for our services – we will get paid only if we win and the money will come out of the settlement we win for you. If we lose you owe us nothing at all.
Let Normandie Law Firm in Los Angeles help you win the compensation you deserve from a Lime scooter accident. Call us for more Lime insurance injury information.
Locations of Lime Scooter Claims
Lime initially distributed its scooters in Northern California but began branching out to other locations soon after. It targets areas that have a high amount of people so there will always be usage of the scooters. Our law group has handled cases from numerous urban cities and suburban areas in both California and Texas, and we are willing to take on your claim if you are located in any of the following cities, or nearby:
- Burlingame
- El Cerrito
- Imperial Beach
- Los Angeles
- Santa Monica
- Beverly Hills
- Monrovia
- Mountain View
- National City
- Oakland
- San Diego
- San Francisco
- San Mateo
- Santa Monica
- San Francisco
- Lake Tahoe
- Walnut Creek
- Arlington
- Austin
- Dallas
- Plano
- Alameda
- Albany
