Electric scooters/bicycles have become a defining feature on our roadways in the past several years. Whether you’re a tourist cruising near the Strip or a local commuter navigating downtown, e-scooters are convenient, accessible — and increasingly dangerous. Accident rates involving e-scooters have risen sharply, and many riders don’t discover how limited their legal protections are until after they’ve been seriously hurt.
What the Scooter Rental Companies Don’t Tell You
When you unlock a Bird, Lime, or similar scooter, you agree to lengthy terms of service that most users never read. Buried within those terms are liability waivers attempting to shield the company from responsibility. These waivers are not always enforceable particularly when an injury results from defective equipment or known mechanical issues that weren’t addressed.
Who Can Be Held Liable?
The scooter company may be liable for improper maintenance or defects. A driver who struck you may bear fault under standard negligence principles. The City or County could share responsibility if poor road conditions contributed to the accident. Identifying all potentially liable parties is one of the most important steps in building a strong claim.
If you’ve been injured in an e-scooter accident in Nevada or California, call Lawyers With Attitude at (702) 881-2212 — we handle personal injury cases on a contingency fee basis.