E-Scooter Lawsuits

Electric scooter ridesharing companies, such as Bird and Lime, are becoming more and more popular across Canadian cities.

If you have been hurt in an e-scooter accident, contact an e-scooter accident lawyer today.

Our lawyers can determine if you have a case and what damages you may be entitled to claim.

Scooter Accidents

In the past, scooters were more of a traditional device with a flat platform to stand on with two wheels underneath. The rider would kick off the ground to gain forward momentum and travel around for enjoyment. Several years ago, e-scooters gained popularity as they were powered by an electric motor and could often reach speeds of up to 25 kilometres per hour.

At such speeds, riders have been prone to accidents. Nevertheless, e-scooter usage has expanded across cities globally as users could pay to rent them, for increments of time, using various smartphone apps. Cities had little regulation in place and users were left without proper safety tips or training, but were riding them along busy city streets.

 

 

Get in touch with a lawyer

Details about Scooter Accidents

Canadian riders who rent e-scooters from popular companies, such as Bird or Lime, are required to agree to the companyโ€™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 โ€œride at your own riskโ€ 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-scooterย 
  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.ย 

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

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions


A Waiver Agreement may not protect an E-scooter company from every scenario. Whether you have a claim will depend on the facts of your specific case. It is best that you connect with an E-scooter accident lawyer to fully evaluate your case and communicate possible legal remedies you can explore.

 

 

 

Yes, you would likely have a claim in this scenario. However, whether you have a claim will depend on the facts of your specific case. It is best that you connect with an E-scooter accident lawyer to discuss the type of compensation you may be able to received.

 

 

 

This is a difficult scenario. To have a successful claim, you will likely need to be able to place blame for the accident on another party. Please contact the team at Diamond and Diamond for a free consultation. We will be able to communicate the full extent of your legal options.

 

 

 

Get the help you deserve

1-800-567-HURT

Call NOW for a free consultation

 

Diamond & Diamond Ontario Head Office

255 Consumers Road, 5th Floor, Toronto, Ontario

>> Learn More

Diamond & Diamond Alberta Head Office

4246 97 Street NW, Unit 103, Edmonton, Alberta

>> Learn More

Diamond & Diamond British Columbia Head Office

1727 West Broadway, Suite 400, Vancouver, British Columbia

>> Learn More

Barrie

168 Bayfield Street

Calgary

1331 Macleod Trail SE, Suite 645

Edmonton

4246 97 Street NW, Unit 103

Halifax

1701 Hollis St

London

256 Pall Mall St, Suite 102

Oshawa

50 Richmond Street E, Unit # 108 B

Ottawa

955 Green Valley Crescent, Unit 315

Sudbury

31 Larch Street, Unit 300

Timmins

120 Cedar Street South, Unit 002A

Toronto

255 Consumers Road, 5th Floor

Vancouver

1727 West Broadway, Suite 400

Windsor

13158 Tecumseh Rd. E. Unit 3B

Maritimes