How Much Compensation Can You Get for an E-Scooter Injury?

Electric scooters (e-scooters) are an increasingly affordable and convenient way to get around. While this technology is a popular choice among many, the rate of e-scooter injuries continues to rise each year: between 2021 and 2022, e-scooter injuries increased by 22% in the U.S. These scooters are quick and convenient, but sharing the road with larger vehicles puts riders at risk of collisions that can lead to serious injuries and costly damages.

If you’ve suffered an electric scooter accident and think you may have a personal injury claim, Bowman Law’s attorneys are prepared to help you with expertise and compassion. Below, you’ll learn how to fight for the compensation you deserve if you have suffered an accident with a motor vehicle, what to expect when recouping damages in Colorado, and how to use electric scooters smartly for the future. 

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Electric Scooters: the Basics 

E-scooters look a lot like non-electric metal scooters, but they are battery-powered, have throttle  and brake handlebars, can accelerate up to 20 miles per hour, and require a scooter brand app to ride. Before you ride, make sure you understand Colorado e-scooter laws, including:

• Scooters may ride on roadways as far to the right side as possible
• There may not be more than one rider on the scooter
• You cannot attach the scooter to another vehicle to ride
• Scooters should ride single file on a roadway, not two side by side

While these scooters may sound fun and easy, the rate of scooter accident injury claims continues to rise. If you’ve suffered an e-scooter accident due to a driver’s negligence, you don’t have to suffer alone: reach out to professional help at Bowman Law so you can earn the damages you’re owed.

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What Happens If You’ve Suffered an Accident on a Scooter? 

If you’ve been injured in a scooter accident, don’t try to manage your injuries and legal proceedings on your own. Below are some important steps to take if someone has wrongfully injured you while you were riding:

• Get to a safe place out of harm’s way
• If you can, check on anyone else involved
• Call 911 and law enforcement professionals
• Gather information and evidence of what happened
• Seek medical care to assess your injuries
• Contact legal support

Filing insurance claims, police reports, and personal injury cases can feel overwhelming. If you’ve been involved in an e-scooter accident in Colorado, understanding your rights to compensation is essential. The personal injury attorneys at Bowman Law are here to guide you through the legal process, helping you pursue the compensation you deserve while you focus on healing.

E-Scooter Compensation in Colorado: What to Know

In Colorado, there’s no clear-cut compensation figure you can expect after an e-scooter personal injury accident. Compensation largely depends on factors like the severity of injuries, medical bills accrued, lost wages, non-economic losses and emotional damages, insurance coverage, and degree of liability.  More importantly, you want to ensure the responsible party is considering and properly evaluating all damages that are rightfully owed to you.

Rest assured, while compensation in an e-scooter accident case can vary, Bowman Law is ready to seek justice in every fight and you in every decision.

How to Avoid Injury on an E-Scooter

Following state and local traffic rules on an e-scooter is a great way to ensure you are being as safe as possible while riding. However, there are a few more tips to keep in mind to minimize your risk of injury or harm:

• Keep both hands on the handlebars: It’s tempting to cruise on the scooter leisurely, but be sure you have full control of the machine
• Use a proper helmet: Many e-scooter accidents involve head-related injuries, and there’s no better way to protect your head than with a helmet. Also, insurance parties love to diminish claims when riders fail to wear helmets.
• Slow down before turning or looking back: Even at 20 miles per hour, a split second could make all the difference in an accident, so be sure you proceed cautiously
• If you’re a beginner, practice in a safe area: Just like driving, it’s a good idea to get used to using the tool in a controlled space before you hit the pavement

How Bowman Law Fights for Your Rightful Compensation 

Driven by passion, expertise, and empathy, Bowman Law’s client-focused attorneys won’t give up on your e-scooter accident injury claim, even when compensation considerations and legal proceedings get complicated. You can’t predict every misfortune life throws your way, but you can trust Bowman Law’s personal injury attorneys to help you receive the compensation you deserve.

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