California Electric Scooter Accident Lawyers

If you are 18 or older, California state law does not require a helmet on a scooter. An insurer may still argue that a helmet would have reduced a head injury. Even then, going without a helmet does not erase your scooter accident claim, and it has little bearing on injuries such as a broken wrist or ankle.

Very likely, yes. A scooter rider who hits a pedestrian, especially on a sidewalk, may be responsible for the harm. In some situations, a rental company like Lime or Bird, or indeed another party, may share responsibility. Tripping over a scooter left across a walkway can also support an injury claim.

Most personal injury lawsuits in California must be filed within two years. Electric scooter claims involving a California city, county or other public agency usually require a written claim within six months. Because these deadlines are strict, it is wise to speak with a California personal injury lawyer from Braff Law Firm as soon as possible.

Scooter cases can involve drivers, rental companies, manufacturers and government agencies at once, and each may point the finger at someone else. Braff Law Firm’s expert personal injury lawyers know how to investigate these multi-party cases, preserve ride data and road evidence, and meet California government claim deadlines. Our scooter accident lawyers handle the insurers so you can focus on recovery, and you owe no attorney fees unless we recover compensation.

Yes. Accepting a rental company’s user agreement (e.g. from Lime or Bird) does not automatically waive your rights. Waivers generally cannot excuse gross negligence, and they typically have no effect on electric scooter accident claims against drivers or public agencies. The details depend on the agreement and the facts of your scooter crash.

Report the scooter crash to police within 24 hours and gather any witness names or nearby camera footage. If the driver is never found, your own uninsured motorist coverage may help, though some policies exclude scooter riders. Our persistent electric scooter accident lawyers at Braff Law Firm in California will review your policies and try hard to track down every possible source of compensation.

Yes. A parent or guardian can pursue an injury claim on a minor’s behalf against a careless driver, rental company or any other responsible party. California courts generally must approve any settlement for a child, and the funds are typically protected until the child turns 18.