Electric scooters are a great addition to public transportation options. They are cleaner for the environment, more numerous and accessible, and allow users to ride at their discretion. Companies like Uber, Bird, and Spin have placed their app-based electric scooters around Sacramento and other major metropolitan U.S. cities. However, as fun and innocent as these scooters look, their potential to cause personal injury is substantial. Those who ride these electric app-based scooters should exercise caution while doing so.
Where Electric Scooter Injuries Occur
Three out of five people who ride electric scooters are injured while riding on sidewalks. To most pedestrians, sidewalks are a safe option for riding away from traffic in the street. People should remember that sidewalks are only sometimes safer. Often, sidewalks include unforeseen barriers and obstacles that can impede a rider’s ability to navigate safely. Street traffic behaves more predictably on the main road due to traffic laws. At the same time, sidewalks have less regiment and more unpredictability. A few aspects of sidewalks that are unpredictable and pose a risk to those who choose the sidewalk over roadways are:
- Cracks or uneven pavement
- Trash or broken glass
- Pedestrian traffic
- Parking meters
- Mailboxes
- Bus stops
- Trash cans
Common Electric Scooter Injuries
The most common injuries sustained from electric scooters were closed-head injuries such as concussions, broken facial bones, broken noses, and facial lacerations. Doctors explained that most of these injuries are easily preventable by wearing proper protection like helmets. Still, most of those injured stated that they did not wear one. According to the CDC, when motorists wear helmets, their chances of dying from an accident decrease by 37%, and the risk of head injury decreases by 69%.
Suffering a severe personal injury can be a devastating event, the effects of which have the potential to follow you for the rest of your life. When faced with a life-changing. For personal injury, the dentist must understand your pain and frustration.
At Eason and Tambornini, our team of qualified personal injury attorneys will work tirelessly to get you the justice you deserve by obtaining the compensation settlement that you need to get your life back on track. Don’t hesitate to reach out and schedule a free, no-obligation consultation today. Call us at 916-438-1819 or visit our website to chat directly with our attorney’s office member.
