Scooter Accident Lawyer
Brooklyn Scooter Accident Lawyer
Electric scooters are designed to be convenient transportation options. The unfortunate reality is that collisions involving these vehicles also result in serious injuries. If you were hurt while riding a scooter or you were struck by one, you could be entitled to financial compensation.
While scooters are not a new phenomenon in Brooklyn, the rapid growth and popularity of electric scooter rental companies, like Lime, have greatly increased scooter traffic. Yet, all road users must keep others safe by following traffic laws. When you’re ready to explore your legal options, a Brooklyn scooter accident lawyer from Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP is ready to serve you.
We Don’t Charge Upfront Fees
While dealing with the post-accident aftermath, you shouldn’t have to worry about affording legal representation aid. So, our scooter accident lawyers offer help on contingency. That means we only earn a legal fee if you recover compensation. Our fee comes from your total settlement. Part of your case’s proceeds goes toward our time and efforts.
Also, in this structure, you don’t have to pay retainers or hourly rates. All you have to do is sit back and let us manage your case.
For a free legal consultation with a scooter accidents lawyer serving Brooklyn, call our team.
Consider Prompt Legal Action to Protect Your Right to Damages
The state imposes a filing deadline on all injury cases involving motor vehicles. You generally have three years to file your lawsuit, per CVP § 214. Here are some things to know about this statute:
- If you file your case outside the appropriate deadline, you could lose the right to seek damages.
- This three-year deadline does have some exceptions or extensions under rare circumstances does not apply to cases against The City of New York, public agencies like the New York City Housing Authority or the State of New York could change at the government’s discretion.
- You generally have less than three years to file a lawsuit if a government-owned and operated vehicle collided with you.
Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP can explain more about the statute of limitations when you start a free case review.
Handle Your Case with Confidence
You Could Recover a Monetary Award Following a Scooter Accident
Whether you reach a negotiated settlement or pursue a verdict at trial, the ultimate goal of a scooter accident case is to recover maximum compensation for all of your injuries.
Your total compensation will be made up of different damages. Our firm could review your medical records, employment records, and other evidence to pursue:
Pain and Suffering
Your physical pain and emotional suffering are compensable. New York does not cap how much you can seek for pain and suffering in an injury lawsuit. Furthermore, we can calculate how much you can pursue for pain and suffering by evaluating your overall situation.
Medical Costs
Medical treatment of any kind can be costly, especially if it involves emergency care. You could recoup the cost of your treatment along with the cost of hospitalization, emergency surgeries, and medications.
Lost Wages
Compensation could also be available for any wages you miss out on due to your injuries. Serious injuries could cause you to miss weeks or months of work, which could in turn cost you your main source of income.
Who Can I Sue After a Scooter Accident in Brooklyn, NY?
The facts of your case will determine who you can pursue for damages. Many times, negligent motorists cause scooter accidents. In other situations, however, pedestrians can cause scooter riders to crash and suffer harm.
After investigating your case, we may pursue damages from one or more of the following parties:
Another Motorist
Most scooter accidents occur due to the negligence of a motorist. This could involve the careless actions of the scooter operator or the driver of the vehicle they collide with. These accidents could happen for a number of reasons, including driver intoxication or the failure to yield to the right-of-way.
A Pedestrian
In many cases, pedestrians are the victims of scooter accidents. However, that is not always how these accidents play out. Pedestrians are not immune to negligence. If a pedestrian negligently steps into the path of a scooter or is otherwise responsible for an accident, they could face liability.
A Scooter Manufacturer
Some scooter accidents happen despite the best efforts of everyone involved. These accidents may occur due to defective scooters or scooter parts. Some common defects involve these vehicles’ wheels or brakes.
If a defect caused your injury, we could help you hold the maker of the defective part accountable.
We Will Determine the Cause of Your Brooklyn Scooter Accident
There are a number of factors that can increase the likelihood of a scooter accident. To determine what caused your accident, we will review traffic camera footage, black box data, and other relevant information.
We may find that one or more of the following factors contributed to your accident:
The Scooter’s High Center of Gravity
Scooter operators must stand when riding, which can leave them with a high center of gravity. Unlike bicycles and other options that allow you to sit, scooters typically leave their riders top-heavy. This high center of gravity can increase the chances of a person losing control of their vehicle.
Low-Quality Building Materials
While electric scooters are not inherently unsafe or shoddily made, the problem arises when electric scooter rental companies rely on models that were not intended for commercial use. By purchasing scooters that are built with parts not intended for constant use, defects and accidents become much more likely.
Wheel Issues
The wheels that scooters come with can pose safety issues. Manufacturers supply these scooters with small, plastic wheels that are lower quality than air-filled tires. These hard wheels absorb very little shock, making it more likely for a rider to lose their balance on bumpy ground.
Additionally, the wheels on these scooters are rarely spaced far enough apart to provide a strong center of gravity.
Call or text or complete a Free Case Evaluation form.
How We Can Help
- Bicycle Accidents
- Bus Accidents
- Car Accidents
- Catastrophic Injuries
- Construction Accidents
- Dog Bites
- Loss of Vision
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Negligent Security
- Nursing Home Abuse
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Police & Firefighter Injuries
- Premises Liability
- Scooter Accidents
- Slip & Fall Injuries
- Spinal Cord Injuries
- Traumatic Brain Injuries
- Truck Accidents
- Wrongful Death
Contact an Attorney About Your Electric Scooter Accident in Brooklyn
Scooter accidents have the potential to cause significant, long-lasting physical injuries. These injuries could upend your life with a variety of physical, emotional, and financial hardships. The good news is that a claim or lawsuit could provide the financial support needed to face these challenges.
If you are ready to pursue your injury case, Dansker & Aspromonte Associates LLP is here to help. To learn how a scooter accident lawyer in Brooklyn can benefit you, start your free case review now.
We’ve successfully represented clients in a variety of personal injury cases, from car and construction accidents to serious injuries and wrongful death.
Call or text (212) 732-2929 or complete a free case evaluation form.
“Your ability speaks for itself and you worked meticulously with all of your heart and conscientiousness.”
Focused on Your Recovery
Brain Damaged Child
$50 Million
A four-year-old boy was brought to the hospital for a routine eyelid repair. To cut costs, the hospital contracted out its anesthesia services to a third-party corporation.
Wrongful Death
$21.5 Million
This accident occurred in the Bronx when our client was working on a sanitation truck. The driver lost control while making a turn. Our client was ejected and the truck ran over his leg.
Pedestrian Injury
$10.3 Million
A 22-year-old theater intern was walking across the intersection of 42nd Street and Ninth Avenue in Manhattan when she was struck by the rear door of a passing truck which had flown open because it had been improperly secured by the driver.
MVA - Police Officer
$31 Million
A 35-year-old New York City Police officer was admitted to Jacobi Hospital with head and limb injuries after a collision.
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