E-scooter accident compensation claims

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E-Scooter Accident Claims

Electric scooters, or e-scooters for short, have become all the rage in the last few years. They offer a fun outdoor activity, but they also carry a potential risk of injury as with any form of transport.

Similar to motorbikes, e-scooters offer minimal protection and leave the rider vulnerable. Scooter accidents can cause serious injuries, even at low speeds.

The extent of the injuries can range from bruises and scrapes to broken bones or head injuries. As if the physical injury is not painful enough, road accidents also often leave a victim with psychological trauma.

If you have been injured in an e-scooter accident that wasn’t your fault, you may be eligible to make an e-scooter accident claim.

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Can I make an e-scooter accident claim?

E-scooters are still a relatively new addition to our roads, so the law governing them is not always clear to civilians. Before you make an e-scooter accident claim, it is essential to have a basic understanding of the existing rules.

E-scooters can only be ridden on public roads in certain parts of the UK and only if they are rented through approved rental companies.

Currently, it is illegal to ride a privately owned e-scooter in public. You can only ride your own e-scooter on private land, in which case, it is unlikely that someone else is to blame for negligence when you do have an accident like, say, crashing into a garden wall.

Nevertheless, the complexity of the law may leave you uncertain about whether you are eligible to claim scooter injury compensation. Your best course of action is to contact a personal injury solicitor to review the merits of your case.

What to do following a scooter accident

After an accident, adrenaline is pumping, and it isn’t easy to think straight. Gathering evidence may feel like a tedious exercise at this point, but it will strengthen your claim.

If you are involved in an e-scooter accident through no fault of your own (yes, that includes pedestrians), and you are out of immediate danger, you should;

Take photographs of the scene if you are able, ideally before any vehicles are moved.
Look around for any witnesses who can confirm the events. Ask for their contact details.
Swap details with the other road user. It is crucial at this point that you do not admit liability, even if you feel partially responsible.
Contact the police and report the accident. This should be the first priority if the other party flees the scene of the accident.
Attend a local hospital or your GP to assess any injuries you may have, and get a medical report.

Common causes of scooter accident claims

There are countless potential causes of e-scooter accidents that can give rise to a claim. The list is by no means comprehensive, but here are some of the most common causes;

Debris in the road
Potholes and damaged roads
Pedestrians
Reckless driving on the part of another road user
A car unexpectedly turning

If you have been injured from an e-scooter accident, and believe that someone else’s negligence caused your accident, reach out to a personal injury solicitor. Even if the cause is from an incident not listed here, your solicitor will determine if you are eligible to make a scooter accident claim.

Common injuries caused by scooter accidents

The injuries sustained from a scooter accident can vary significantly in terms of severity but often include;

Whiplash
Torn muscles or ligaments
Broken bones or fractures
Back injuries
Head injuries
Damage to soft tissue

The type and severity of your injuries will be used to calculate how much compensation you could be entitled to claim, which we will cover in the next section.

How much compensation can I claim for a scooter accident?

There is, unfortunately, no set amount of compensation that you will receive for an e-scooter accident. Each case is judged on its own merits, as the same injury might impact two people entirely differently.

Your personal injury solicitor should be your guide in terms of how much compensation you could receive. They will use their experience to ensure you receive the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to. This amount will be based on a few factors;

The type and severity of your injury
Medical expenses as a result of the accident
Transport costs to and from medical appointments
Future care, rehabilitation, therapy, and support
Loss of earnings, both past and future

Use our online personal injury compensation calculator to give you a rough indication of how much you could be entitled to for different types of injuries.

Can I make a scooter compensation claim if it was partially my fault?

Again, this entirely depends on the circumstances surrounding your accident. You need to consider the laws governing e-scooters – if you crash your private scooter in your driveway (you are not allowed to take it on the road), there was no outward negligence at play, and you can’t claim against yourself. In this case, you will not be allowed to make an injury claim.

In other cases on an approved public road, you may very well be eligible to make a claim, even if you were partially to blame for the accident. In these circumstances, your settlement amount will be decreased to take into account the amount of blame that can be attributed to you.

Generally speaking, you do not qualify to make a road accident injury claim if you were wholly responsible, but we also tend to judge ourselves too harshly. Do not admit any guilt, and reach out to a solicitor who can assess your case impartially – they might find mitigating circumstances that still result in a valid claim.

E-scooter accidents abroad

As mentioned above, you can only ride e-scooters in certain trial locations in the UK. But when it comes to e-scooter accidents abroad, each country has its own rules and regulations. In some cities across the world, e-scooters are a much more common sight than in others.

Fortunately, (most) e-scooter companies abroad offer a level of insurance, but the amount of cover will vary. Always look at the fine print before renting an e-scooter, especially from a less-than-reputable renter.

Your solicitor will again advise you on the best course of action if you have been injured in a scooter accident abroad and want to find out if you have a valid claim.

E-scooter accident claims don’t have to be complicated

E-scooter injury claims are a specialist area of the law, but experienced solicitors are ready and able to fight your corner.

Providing your accident happened within the last three years, you suffered an injury, and somebody else was at least partly to blame, you should be entitled to claim compensation.

To find out if you have a valid e-scooter accident claim and ask any questions you may have, speak to a legal adviser on 0800 470 0474. If you would prefer to receive a call back, enter your details into our online claim form, and a friendly legal adviser will be in contact shortly.