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Three companies are currently permitted to place motor-assisted scooters in the public right-of-way for people to rent in Texas. Bird (silver and blue scooters), Lime (green and white scooters), and Spin (orange and black scooters) were selected through a competitive process to operate for the 2024-2025 permit cycle. As approved vendors, each company places tens of thousands of scooters on Texas roads yearly.
E-scooter riding benefits urban commuters the most, particularly those in densely populated cities like Austin, Dallas, and Houston, including those on college campuses. There are 226 colleges and universities in the State of Texas listed under the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. The Lone Star State has the second-highest number of college students in the nation, with 1.56 million students. Ten four-year universities in Texas have over 30,000 students, and two community colleges have over 60,000 students, making e-scooters a hot commodity during back-to-school season.
Unfortunately, as our Glen Larson Law Injury Attorneys know all too well, the more scooters on our roads and college campuses, the more crashes occur. When scooter riders are hurt in an accident, the consequences can be life-changing. The question is, what are the rider’s legal options after a crash occurs? We have answers.
Legal Option One: File a Personal Injury Claim
If your injury was caused by a negligent driver, such as a car that collided with your scooter, you can file a personal injury claim against the at-fault driver. This can help you recover damages for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering, and other related expenses. If another scooter rider’s negligence led to your injury, you can also file a claim against that individual.
Legal Option Two: File a Product Liability Claim
If your injury was caused by a defect in the scooter, such as faulty brakes or a malfunctioning battery, you might have grounds for a product liability claim against the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of the scooter. This type of claim focuses on holding companies accountable for defective products that cause harm.
Legal Option Three: File a Premises Liability Claim
If your accident occurred due to a hazardous condition on someone else’s property, such as uneven pavement or an unmarked obstacle, you may have a premises liability claim against the property owner or manager. In this case, you must prove that the property owner was negligent in maintaining safe conditions.
Legal Option Four: File a Claim Against the Scooter Rental Company
If you rented a scooter and the company failed to maintain it properly, leading to an accident, you might have a claim against the rental company for negligence. This can include issues like poor maintenance, failure to provide adequate safety instructions, or renting defective scooters.
Contact Our Experienced Scooter Accident and Injury Attorneys in Texas
Given the complexities of scooter injury cases, especially when multiple parties or insurance companies are involved, consulting with our personal injury attorneys is highly recommended. We can help you navigate the legal process, gather evidence, negotiate with insurers, and represent you in court if necessary.
Take the necessary steps to protect your rights and seek the compensation you deserve after an electric scooter injury in Texas. Call our skilled Texas scooter accident and injury attorneys at (512) 883-0277 or contact us online today to schedule a free consultation. We pursue dedicated, driven results for our clients, and there is never a charge to talk to an attorney. We stand ready to help you.
