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If you live in the Bay Area, you know that traffic is no joke. With highly congested streets and limited parking, driving a car—especially when only traveling a relatively short distance—just doesn’t make sense. Although micromobility products like the e-scooter offer an attractive, affordable alternative to traditional motor vehicles, they’re not without risk.
The issue with adding a motorized component to a scooter is that like the traditional bicycle, it simply wasn’t designed to travel at high speeds. If it were, it would almost certainly include additional safety components and may even have an entirely different structure. As a result, e-scooter accidents are on the rise, not only in the Bay Area, but nationwide.

If you suffered serious injuries in an e-scooter accident caused by someone else, you shouldn’t have to foot the bill for your recovery. And luckily, you don’t have to. When you partner with an experienced e-scooter accident attorney, you can pursue damages from the at-fault party through an e-scooter accident lawsuit.
This article will explain everything you need to know about e-scooter accidents, including common causes, possible injuries and the top reasons to consider hiring a lawyer.
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Common Causes of Scooter Accidents
If you’ve ever ridden an e-scooter (commonly called a “bird” or “lime”) it isn’t hard to imagine having an accident. Despite moving and accelerating quickly, e-scooters are upheld by just two relatively small wheels that are incapable of surmounting large potholes, rocks and other obstacles. Although almost anything can result in an accident, there are a few common culprits. Here are some of the prevalent causes of e-scooter accidents:
- Road hazards, including uneven roads, poorly maintained roadways, construction zones, debris and more
- Reckless driving, including distracted driving, driving while inebriated, making dangerous left-hand turns, speeding, failing to obey traffic laws, lane splitting and driving without sufficient knowledge or experience
- Electric scooter malfunctions caused by manufacturing errors, poorly executed repairs and lack of maintenance
Regardless of what caused the accident, one thing is clear: Any e-scooter wreck can result in catastrophic injuries for the operator. We’ll explore the nature of those injuries in the next section.
Common E-Scooter Injuries
E-scooters are a relatively new mode of transportation, and as a result, data on the number of yearly injuries is limited. However, data indicates that injuries involving micromobility devices (namely e-scooters, e-bikes and hoverboards) are on the rise.
According to a report issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were more than 77,000 reported injuries involving a micromobility device from 2017 to 2021—a 127 percent spike from previous years. E-scooters accounted for the highest increase and accounted for 68 deaths in that time period. Here are some of the most common e-scooter injuries we see:
- Head injuries, including concussions and more serious traumatic brain injuries
- Broken bones, especially fractured ribs, shoulders, wrists, arms and legs
- Spinal cord injuries, including a range of neck and back injuries
- Soft tissues injuries
- Lacerations, cuts and abrasions
Depending on the nature of your e-scooter accident injuries, you may require on-going medical treatments, physical therapy and even surgery. If you’re like most people, you can’t afford to acquire the amount of medical debt any of those treatments would incur. That’s why it’s a good idea to speak with an experienced e-scooter accident attorney about your options for recovering compensation.

Top Reasons to Hire An E-Scooter Accident Lawyer
Hiring an isn’t as daunting of a task as it sounds. In fact, the vast majority of personal injury attorneys, including the lawyers at Delfino, Green & Green, work on a contingency-fee basis, meaning we don’t get paid until and unless you do. Combined with our free case evaluations, our legal offerings are as low-risk as you can get.
Ultimately, though, it’s important to hire a lawyer after an e-scooter accident because it’s impossible to say how this accident might affect you down the road. You may not understand the full extent of your injuries or how they will affect your ability to earn money in the future. Your medical treatments may put you in financial jeopardy or cause you to lose your job entirely. Why should you continue to suffer from an accident that someone else caused?
You shouldn’t, and you don’t have to. When you partner with an experienced e-scooter accident lawyer, they can investigate your case to determine the at-fault party, calculate your potential settlement amount and seek the full range of damages. With help from an attorney, you may be able to pursue compensation for all of your economic and non-economic losses, including the following:
- Medical bills related to the accident
- Cost of future medical treatments and therapies
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Lost quality of life
- Loss of companionship
- Disfigurement and scarring
- Partial or complete disability
These are just a few of the many damages your attorney can help you pursue through an e-scooter accident claim. All you have to do is make the first move.
Frequently Asked Questions About E-Scooter Accident Attorney
If an e-scooter rider collides with your car, liability depends on who was at fault. Insurance and accident reports will play a major role in determining financial responsibility.
Anyone injured in an e-scooter accident, including riders, pedestrians, or drivers, may file a lawsuit if negligence by another party or company contributed to the accident.
Photos, videos, witness statements, medical records, accident reports, and scooter maintenance logs can all help strengthen your claim.
In California, most personal injury claims, including e-scooter accidents, must be filed within two years of the accident.
You may be entitled to compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, rehabilitation, and property damage.
Yes. Passengers have legal rights and may pursue claims against negligent drivers, scooter companies, or even the scooter operator.
Many e-scooter accident cases settle out of court, but if negotiations fail, your case may proceed to trial.
The timeline depends on the complexity of the case, medical recovery, and negotiations. Some cases settle in months, while others may take over a year.
Yes. While some may see riding as risky, courts recognize that negligence by drivers, companies, or municipalities can lead to serious and life-changing injuries.
Yes. Experts can help explain how the accident occurred and support your version of events in court.
You may still have legal options to pursue compensation, depending on the circumstances and whether negligence was involved.
Your attorney can negotiate with insurers, pursue claims directly, or explore settlement options without going through a full trial.
Not necessarily. While it may affect your case, liability still depends on all circumstances, including driver behavior, road conditions, and company negligence.
Yes. If a company like Lime or Bird failed to maintain a scooter and you were injured as a result, you may have grounds for a lawsuit.
You may still pursue a claim if another party’s negligence, such as poor road design or scooter malfunction, contributed to your crash.
Eyewitness testimony, medical records, and accident reconstruction experts can help establish that you acted responsibly.
Yes. Waivers do not always shield companies from responsibility, especially if negligence or defective equipment caused the accident.
Drivers have a duty to stay alert. Failing to see an e-scooter rider is not a valid excuse and may still result in liability.
You may still recover damages through your own uninsured motorist coverage or by pursuing a personal injury lawsuit against the individual.
You may have a claim against the city, county, or property owner responsible for maintaining safe road conditions.
Delfino, Green & Green: Top-Tier Personal Injury and Accident Lawyers in San Francisco
If you’ve sustained serious injuries in an e-scooter accident, don’t make the mistake of thinking you don’t have recourse. With help from an experienced electric scooter accident attorney, you can pursue the full range of damages. When you’re ready to hold the at-fault party accountable and protect your future, contact Delfino, Green & Green for a free case consultation.
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