If you have been injured in an electric scooter accident in New York City, the electric scooter accident lawyers at Oresky & Associates, PLLC will fight for you.
Electric scooter owners in New York, NY, are victims of countless motor vehicle accidents each year. These accidents can cause life-changing injuries or even death. With the increased popularity of e-scooters, we stand to see more accidents each year.
If you have been injured in an e-scooter accident with a car, truck, or bus, filing a lawsuit is a way to recover damages for personal injuries. Oresky & Associates, PLLC, is a full-service personal injury law firm that handles electric scooter cases for many NYC residents each year. Our experienced lawyers can assist you in your quest for justice.
Many people can be held liable for a scooter accident. As far as directing blame for an accident, it all depends on the scenario of your scooter collision. Our scooter attorneys will help you determine who is legally responsible for any damages sustained in a scooter crash. New York is a comparative negligence state, meaning that fault will be apportioned amongst the parties.
Another party who may be at fault for a scooter accident is the driver of a motor vehicle, including a truck or bus. A car or truck that collides with a scooter can cause significant damage. Scooters offer little to no protection for riders. Unfortunately, this means that e-scooter operators are susceptible to critical injuries when struck by a motor vehicle.
If you have debilitating injuries stemming from a scooter-motor vehicle collision, you may be able to obtain compensation for your injuries.
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Firstly, let us discuss what qualifies as a scooter or e-scooter.
An electric scooter is any device powered by an electric motor and consists of a floorboard, handlebars, and wheels. Depending on the type of scooter, it may have two or three wheels.
While many people use standing e-scooters, many senior citizens or disabled people use seated scooters to navigate open areas, such as grocery stores and malls.
There are regulations that every scooter or electric scooter owner needs to follow. One of these regulations in New York City is you cannot ride your e-scooter at a speed of over 15 miles per hour. Plus, you can only operate your scooter on roads and bike lanes. Make sure that you do not ride your scooter on roads that have a speed limit greater than 30 miles per hour.
Many people do not know the requirements to operate a scooter as each state has its own unique laws. You should check your local laws to find out if a license is needed.
There are several potential causes for an electric scooter accident. Depending on the source of your incident, you may be able to seek compensation.
One of the principal benefits of an electric scooter accident attorney is identifying the responsible parties. Once you know who is at fault, your personal injury lawyer will try to build a strong case in your favor. That is why it is crucial to collect as much evidence as possible at the time of the crash.
Firstly, an aggressive driver may be responsible for an accident. For example, if a driver is attempting to beat a red light and rolls over the curb to do so, they could strike an innocent scooter operator.
If a driver is negligent to the rules of the road and causes an accident, they are liable for the accident.
If a scooter rider has the right of way and a car or truck driver hits them, they are responsible for the accident. Our attorneys will collect evidence to prove these drivers were exhibiting negligent behavior.
In today’s world, there are more distractions when driving than ever before. Distracted drivers may shoulder the blame for any accident involving them.
If you can prove that the driver was distracted at the time of your accident, you can have a strong case on your hands.
A scooter accident may result in several different injuries. Depending on your injury, you may be eligible to sue for damages.
One of the minor injuries a driver may sustain is bruising. Bruising can vary in severity from minor discoloration to bone bruises that make walking or standing uncomfortable. The worse your bruising is, the more should consider the potential impact that the injuries will have on your life. .
A common scooter accident injury is road rash. When a victim makes contact with the road, they may slide on the pavement. This sliding can cause an irritable, painful gash. This injury is more susceptible to infection and can take a while to heal.
Typically, doctors will prescribe antibiotics to alleviate symptoms of road rash. More critical road rash cases will require a skin graft procedure that is extensive.
A critical injury that a driver may sustain in a scooter accident is spinal cord injury. Many spinal cord injuries are permanent and can decrease your quality of life. Even worse, spinal column debilitations can lead to partial or complete paralysis. For this type of damage, adequate compensation is vital.
In dire cases, a scooter accident may lead to traumatic brain injuries. Victims who sustain brain injuries may never be the same. You may end up in a coma or long-term care facility, increasing your medical bills.
Seek compensation from your insurance company by hiring a reputable law firm to handle your case. We aim to seek justice from your offender.
In many scooter road accidents, the victim may sustain a sprain or strain. These injuries vary in severity but typically heal within a few weeks.
To seek compensation for a sprain or a pull, you must prove that it caused you severe physical and emotional pain and damages.
Depending on the impact of a crash, the victim may have broken or fractured bones. Broken bones can take a while to heal, depending on which bone you fracture.
Plus, you may need to have operations to repair your affected bones. These surgeries are costly, which is why you should consult a lawyer to seek compensation. If you have to take time off from work, you can consider that as damages in reaching your settlement amount.
Our experienced electric scooter accident attorneys will use our knowledge of accident law to build a case for you and your loved one.
It is the burden of a victim to prove they have damages. Plus, you have to figure out how much you are entitled to. Rarely, the guilty party will shoulder the blame. Instead, insurance companies will attempt to fight you from receiving the maximum settlement.
If you or a loved one are dealing with the ramifications of an electric scooter accident in New York, NY, contact Oresky & Associates, PLLC, at (718) 362-3043. We can schedule a consultation to discuss your case in detail. The consultation is free, and we do not charge a legal fee unless we win for you.
At Oresky & Associates, we represent New York City residents in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Our mission solely consists of helping accident victims get just compensation for their harm.