What You Should Know About E-Scooters?

What You Should Know About E-Scooters?

THE BENEFITS OF E-SCOOTERS There are a few reasons there is an increase in e-scooter popularity. It’s an enjoyable way to scoot around metro areas on the sidewalk to get to and from short distances – and you do not even need to hunt for the rare find of a parking space in San Francisco!

Here are additional advantages of e-scooters: ● ● ● ● ● ● ●

Lower operating and maintenance costs No driver’s license needed Environmentally friendly Socially distant, versus public transportation Compact for easy use through traffic Portable, lightweight, and easy to fold up No noise pollution

THE SAFETY ISSUES OF E-SCOOTERS IN SAN FRANCISCO

There was also a spike in sales of bicycles, but the same injury statistics do not apply. In fact, research shows that e-scooter riders sustained more injuries per mile than those in a bicycle accident. One big reason for that: a majority of e-scooter riders do not wear helmets. There is a push, from state to state, for scooter safety regulations and legislation that could protect both riders and pedestrians.

Here are some dangers that the personal injury attorneys here at Allegiance Law would like you to know about before you decide to ride:

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Road hazards en route (potholes, gravel, steep inclines)

High speed (up to 15 mph) without a helmet

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03 Rider inexperience

Low visibility from car traffic and pedestrian traffic

Rider recklessness

05 Scooter defects or malfunctions

The most common injuries sustained from e-scooter accidents, which a majority are caused by falls, are:

Head trauma (especially without a helmet)

Bone fractures

Cuts, sprains, and bruises

At Allegiance Law, their attorneys are experienced in a wide variety of facets of San Francisco personal injury law, from auto and motorcycle accidents to bicycle, pedestrian, and e-scooter accidents, and more. They know that being hurt in an accident can be a slow recovery, and their attorneys will be with you every step of the way, helping you navigate the daunting process of insurance claims from both you and the responsible party. They are also committed to getting the most value of your case, without the extravagant attorney fees. All of their personal injury cases are handled on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing upfront and only pay when they have achieved a successful settlement or judgment for you.

If you need help from a San Francisco personal injury attorney, you can contact them for a free consultation by calling 415-404-6395.

871 Page Street San Francisco, CA 94117 415-404-6395 https://www.allegiancelaw.com/contact-us/