Details about Scooter Accidents

Canadian riders who rent e-scooters from popular companies, such as Bird or Lime, are required to agree to the company’s waiver agreement before riding their devices. Using a finger on their smartphone app, the user can accept the agreement very quickly.

These agreements are long and complex and are largely misunderstood. What the agreement does suggest is that choosing to rent and ride an e-scooter, with these companies, is very much a “ride at your own risk” situation. However, even with this agreement accepted, you may still have a claim.

E-scooter lawsuits are successful personal injury claims that stem from two common scenarios:

1. The accident only involved the rider and was the result of a defective e-scooter 
2. The accident involved an e-scooter and a regular motor vehicle as the result of a collision

Injuries from e-scooters have surged as their popularity has grown across Canada. Riders have sustained injuries including serious bone fractures, chronic pain from soft-tissue injuries, and head injuries.

If this is you, you may be entitled to damages including out-of-pocket expenses, lost wages and other professional setbacks, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, and future care costs. 

An experienced personal injury lawyer at Diamond and Diamond will give a chance of obtaining a fair settlement for your losses.