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Are You in Need of a San Diego Electric Scooter Accident Attorney?

It’s bad enough when a careless driver crashes into your car. But when you get hit on an electric scooter, the situation is much more serious. That’s because you don’t have any protection on these micro-mobility devices. Sadly, this could be why the death rate in e-scooter accidents was nearly double that of motorcycle accidents.

If you’re a victim of an e-scooter crash, you don’t need to handle the aftermath alone. Speak with a San Diego electric scooter accident lawyer at Eugene Bruno & Associates for legal guidance.

Why Choose Us Over Other Electric Scooter Accident Lawyers in San Diego?

At Eugene Bruno & Associates:

  • We have recovered tens of millions of dollars
  • We have a 99.7% success rate
  • We have 40+ years of combined legal experience
  • We have been listed in The National Trial Lawyers Top 100
  • We have an A rating as a BBB Accredited Business

If you’ve been hurt in an e-scooter accident, call 1-888-BRUNO-88 (1-888-278-6688) for a free consultation.

Do You Have an Electric Scooter Accident Case?

Understanding whether you have a valid electric scooter accident case depends on a few important factors.

First, you have to show that someone else’s carelessness caused your injuries. This could happen if a driver failed to yield when you had the right of way, if a property owner did not fix a dangerous condition, or if a scooter company sold or rented out a faulty scooter. Without a clear sign that another party’s wrongdoing led to the accident, it will be hard to seek compensation.

Next, think about the severity of your injuries. Minor cuts and bruises may not be enough to file a claim (although your San Diego electric scooter accident attorney can help you make that determination). But severe injuries like broken bones, head trauma, or nerve damage can make your claim stronger.

These types of injuries often mean bigger medical bills, time off work, or even long-term disability. Keeping medical records, proof of lost wages, and any future care costs will help support your case.

On the other hand, if you were the one acting carelessly—such as riding recklessly, ignoring traffic laws, or driving under the influence—it can be hard for an electric scooter accident attorney to hold others legally responsible. Also, waiting too long to see a doctor or not following California’s time limits to file can weaken your case.

In the end, a strong electric scooter accident case shows that someone else’s wrongdoing caused you serious harm and losses—backed up by clear evidence. An experienced lawyer at our firm can help you figure out if these pieces are in place and guide you toward the best next steps.

What Is Your Electric Scooter Accident Case Worth?

The value of your e-scooter accident case depends on many factors. For example, how severe were your injuries? This will affect how much you’re owed. And did you share any of the blame for the crash? Shared fault can reduce the compensation you receive.

Still, each case is unique, and an experienced San Diego personal injury attorney can help you understand what you may recover for your case. In the meantime, here are some damages common in e-scooter cases:

  • Help with medical expenses. This may cover the costs for hospital stays, surgeries, and therapy, among other healthcare expenses.
  • Recovery of lost wages. This is payment for the time you missed at work and couldn’t earn your living.
  • Property damages. The cost to fix or replace your scooter or belongings may be covered in your claim.
  • Emotional recovery. Compensation for pain, suffering, and trauma can be incredibly important after a serious electric scooter injury.
  • Future care costs. Depending on your injuries, coverage for ongoing treatments or rehabilitation can be more valuable than coverage for immediate damages.

Common Types of Injuries in Electric Scooter Accident Claims

E-scooter accidents can cause a wide variety of injuries, ranging from relatively minor to extremely serious or even life-threatening.

As a San Diego e-scooter accident law firm, we’ve seen it all. Here are some of the most common injuries in e-scooter wrecks:

  • Brain injuries: Traumatic brain injuries like concussions are quite common in e-scooter accidents, even when the rider is wearing a helmet.
  • Broken bones: Nearly any impact from a vehicle when you’re on an e-scooter can lead to a bone fracture.
  • Back injuries. Severe impacts from vehicles or being thrown from your scooter can lead to back and spinal cord injuries.
  • Internal injuries: Many injuries you might suffer might not be immediately visible, but the effects of internal injuries like bleeding and organ trauma can be life-altering.
  • Facial trauma and disfigurement: When riders are thrown from their e-scooters, they often suffer severe facial impacts that can lead to long-term disfigurement.

Even if you don’t see your injury listed here, it is likely still covered. Reach out to an e-scooter accident lawyer at Eugene Bruno & Associates to learn more.

What To Do After an Accident in San Diego

What you do after your e-scooter crash can make or break your ability to recover full compensation. That’s why our San Diego e-scooter accident attorneys recommend reaching out to an attorney as soon as possible.

One of the most important things to do after your accident is to seek medical care. Even if you feel OK, it’s important to get checked out for your safety and to create a record of any injuries you suffered.

Also, as hard as it may be, stay off of social media as much as possible. Posting about your accident can actually invalidate your claim in some cases, which can reduce the amount of compensation you’re able to recover.

If you’re speaking with the insurance company, don’t jump at the very first settlement offer. That’s because the first offer is usually a lowball offer. An e-scooter accident attorney can review the offer and help you negotiate.

Also, when speaking with insurers, be careful of what you say. They are not looking out for you—instead, they would love it if you accidentally said something they could use as a reason not to pay you.

If you have any doubt at all about what to do next, reach out to an experienced attorney as soon as possible.

How a San Diego Electric Scooter Accident Attorney Can Help

Technically, you don’t have to work with a San Diego electric scooter lawyer. But we can be extremely helpful as you pursue maximum compensation for your injuries.

Importantly, we can help you avoid common mistakes that can reduce the value of your claim. Here are some other ways we can help:

  • Calculating the true value of your claim. We can help you tally up the value of every single damage, including intangible effects of your crash, like emotional trauma and pain and suffering.
  • Making sure you’re on time. With an electric scooter lawyer at the helm, your case is much less likely to miss any important legal deadlines, such as the statute of limitations.
  • Maximizing your claim’s value. With years of experience, we know exactly where to look for the hidden ways an e-scooter crash can harm you—and how to help you recover compensation for those damages.
  • Guiding you through the legal process. From filing your claim to fighting in court, our lawyers can be with you at every step, making sure you’re always informed of what’s going on and your options.
  • Negotiating with the other side. Whether we’re dealing with the insurance company or the negligent driver who hurt you, we can negotiate on your behalf in an effort to recover every single dime you’re due.

Don’t Wait: The Statute of Limitations for Electric Scooter Accidents in California

In California, the statute of limitations—essentially, the deadline to file your claim—for an electric scooter accident case typically gives you only a limited time to take legal action.

For most personal injury cases in California, including most e-scooter cases, you usually have two years from the date of the accident to file a claim. If you miss this deadline, the courts may refuse to hear your case, no matter how strong it is.

By meeting with an experienced San Diego electric scooter attorney as soon as possible, you can gain a better understanding of your legal rights, gather necessary evidence, and ensure all paperwork is filed on time.

Call Eugene Bruno & Associates at 1-888-BRUNO-88 (1-888-278-6688) to ensure all paperwork is filed on time.

Our Electric Scooter Accident Case Process

If you choose to work with Eugene Bruno & Associates, you’ll have the help of a San Diego electric scooter accident lawyer every step of the way from where you are right now to getting the compensation you deserve.

Here’s a breakdown of our process for handling e-scooter, scooter, Vespa, dockless scooter, Lime, and Bird accident cases in San Diego:

1. The Free Consultation

The first step in any scooter accident case is the free consultation. This is when you meet with an attorney at our firm to discuss the details of your case, verify that your case is viable, get helpful information on what to do and what not to do, and discuss your legal options for moving forward.

2. The Evidence-Gathering Phase

If you decide to move forward with your claim, you and your lawyer will begin gathering evidence that will support your demand for compensation. In accidents involving Vespas, scooters, or e-scooters, relevant evidence often includes the following:

  • Police accident reports
  • Your medical records
  • Statements from witnesses who saw the e-scooter crash
  • Photos or videos from red light cameras, dash cams, or witnesses’ cell phones
  • Maintenance records from e-scooter rental companies like Lime and Bird
  • Testimony from specialists who can detail how your accident happened or has affected you

3. The Settlement Negotiations

Negotiations are a key part of the process for nearly all e-scooter accident cases. Your San Diego electric scooter accident lawyer will be ready to handle all aspects of the negotiation process.

Usually, this will involve negotiating with the insurance company after their initial settlement offer for your dockless scooter crash case. The first offer is almost always a lowball offer that won’t adequately cover the full extent of the damages you have suffered.

So, your electric scooter accident attorney will be prepared to push back on the initial offer, citing bulletproof evidence to show why you deserve much more than the insurer first offered.

Should your case transcend the insurance process, your attorney will also be prepared to negotiate with the at-fault party or their lawyer.

There will usually be a few rounds of back-and-forth negotiating. The first offer will be too low, so the lawyer will counter. Then, the insurance company comes back with a new offer, and we might push back again.

Finally, we hope to reach an acceptable settlement offer that fully covers your damages. This isn’t always how the negotiation process goes, but it is fairly typical.

Of course, negotiations in e-scooter accident cases can break down. Sometimes, the insurance company simply won’t negotiate in good faith. Other times, they will dispute your level of shared fault or some of the evidence we are using.

In those cases, your case may proceed to trial. Keep in mind that, most of the time, it is not necessary for e-scooter accident cases to settle before the court. But, in the event that going to court is necessary to make sure you are fully compensated, we won’t hesitate to fight for you at trial.

Understanding Negligence in Electric Scooter Accident Cases

In order for your scooter accident claim to be successful, you will need to show that someone else’s negligence led directly to the harm you have suffered. But how, exactly, do you do that?

Your San Diego electric scooter accident lawyer can help you through every step of this process, but here is an idea of how negligence works in electric scooter accident cases:

  • Duty of care: Someone had a duty to act in a prudent, reasonable manner to not hurt an e-scooter rider.
  • Breach of duty: That person didn’t uphold that duty.
  • Causation: Their failure to uphold that duty caused an accident that harmed a rider on a Vespa, Lime, Bird, or similar scooter.
  • Damages: The accident resulted in harm to the victim—whether that harm is financial, emotional, or both.

For example, imagine you were cruising down a sidewalk on 5th Avenue when a drunk driver hopped the curb and hit you from behind. You ended up in the hospital with a spinal cord injury and couldn’t work for six months.

Here is how your e-scooter accident lawyer might break down the issue of negligence in this scenario:

  • The drunk driver had a duty of care not to drive drunk and put others at risk.
  • The driver breached that duty of care by driving drunk.
  • The driver’s decision to drive drunk caused your e-scooter accident.
  • The accident left you with a mountain of medical bills and no way to earn money for six months.

In this scenario, the negligence would most likely be quite clear. Of course, not all cases are so clean-cut, which is why it can be so helpful to speak with an e-scooter accident attorney in San Diego.

Some of Our Related Case Results

$375,000 – Bicyclist Struck By Car – San Diego, CA

Our client was riding his bicycle in a residential neighborhood when the defendant rolled through a stop sign, attempting a right turn. Despite clear liability, the driver’s insurance company fought the case and blamed the bicyclist for not walking his bike through the intersection. The client fell and sustained a wrist fracture that required surgery and prevented this musician from playing and performing the music he loves. The case was settled without having to file a lawsuit.

$100,000 – Bicycle Struck by Car – Ramona, CA

Our 8-year-old client was riding her bicycle on the sidewalk just slightly ahead of her mom, who was pulling a wagon with the younger children. Although our client stopped at the driveway entrance, the defendant never saw the client and ran over her bike, trapping the little girl under the vehicle. The defendant’s insurance denied her claim and blamed the little girl for riding on the sidewalk. Our investigation found several witnesses who supported our client’s case; we even found out the defendant was being treated for progressive eye disease. We obtained a policy limit settlement for our client without having to go to trial.

What Our Clients Have to Say About Us

“Incredibly Helpful With My Case” – Joshua Lopez (5-Star Google Review)

Eugene Bruno & Associates has been incredibly helpful with my case. Their […] support made the whole process a lot easier. Highly recommend them for anyone in need of a great law firm.

“Extremely Knowledgeable” – Cassandra Castellanos (5-Star Google Review)

We were so lucky to work with Mr. Haratian. He took care of everything while I focused on my husband’s recovery after his accident. He was extremely knowledgeable on what our options would be and what process to follow. The support and reassurance he provided will never be forgotten.

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Speak with Eugene Bruno & Associates About Your E-Scooter Case

Schedule your free consultation with our law firm by calling 1-888-BRUNO-88 (1-888-278-6688).

Frequently Asked Questions About Electric Scooter Accidents

What if my accident involved a rental scooter from companies like Lime or Bird?

Determining who is responsible for a rental-related incident can be complex and may involve the scooter provider’s policies. Your attorney can help you determine whether you can sue the scooter company, the insurance company, or another party.

Can I pursue a San Diego e-scooter crash claim if the accident happened due to unsafe road conditions?

If poor maintenance or hazards caused the crash, a government agency or property owner may be held accountable in some cases.

Can I still file a claim if I was not wearing a helmet at the time of the crash?

Lack of protective gear might affect how an insurer views your injuries and liability, but it doesn’t always bar a claim. Speak with a scooter accident attorney for insights about your specific claim.

Who is liable if the e-scooter malfunctioned due to a defect?

Sometimes, the scooter manufacturer or rental company could be at fault for faulty brakes, wheels, or other equipment failures.

How long does it usually take to resolve an electric scooter accident claim?

Every case is different, but the timeline depends on factors like evidence gathering, negotiations, and court schedules. Speak with a San Diego bike accident lawyer about ways to speed up the process.

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