Lime or Bird Scooter Injury Lawyers

Holding Scooter Companies and Negligent Parties Accountable

Electric scooters from companies like Lime and Bird have become a common sight on the streets of Chatsworth, Glendale, and the entire San Fernando Valley. While they offer a convenient way to get around, they also present significant safety risks to both riders and pedestrians. When a crash occurs, the legal path to compensation is often complex, involving aggressive auto insurance adjusters and massive tech companies trying to deny responsibility. Manoukian Law Firm provides skilled legal representation to electric scooter accident victims. We investigate the crash, identify all liable parties, and aggressively hold negligent drivers and scooter companies accountable so you can focus on your physical recovery.

Who is Liable for a Scooter Accident?

Determining fault in an e-scooter accident requires a thorough investigation, as several parties could be responsible for your injuries. Liability may fall on:

• A Negligent Driver: Many scooter accidents are caused by car and truck drivers who fail to see riders, make unsafe turns, or open their doors directly into a rider’s path (known as “dooring”).
• The Scooter Company (e.g., Lime, Bird): If the accident was caused by a scooter malfunction—such as faulty brakes, a sudden battery failure, or a defective throttle—the company that put the dangerous product into the stream of commerce can be held liable.
• A Third Party: If a pedestrian is injured because a rider leaves their scooter in the middle of a walkway, both the rider and potentially the scooter company could share fault.
• A Government Entity: If the crash was caused by a dangerous road condition, like a large, unmarked pothole or severely uneven pavement, the city or public entity responsible for maintaining the road could be liable.

Can You Sue a Scooter Company if You Signed a Waiver?

When you sign up to use a scooter app, you agree to a lengthy user agreement that includes a liability waiver. These tech companies use waivers to try and protect themselves from being sued. However, these waivers are not always enforceable. A waiver may not protect a company from liability in cases of gross negligence or if they provided equipment that they knew, or should have reasonably known, was defective and dangerous. Our firm is highly familiar with how to challenge these waivers and will not let a corporate entity use a fine-print agreement to easily escape responsibility for putting unsafe products on our streets.

Common Injuries in E-Scooter Accidents

With no protective structure, scooter riders face extreme physical exposure in a crash. We represent clients who have sustained severe trauma, including:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Including severe concussions and lasting brain trauma, which are tragically common since most riders do not carry helmets.
• Spinal Cord Injuries: Severe damage to the back and neck that can lead to chronic pain, herniated discs, or paralysis.
• Serious Fractures: Broken bones in the arms, collarbones, wrists, and legs as riders naturally try to brace their fall.
• Road Rash and Soft Tissue Injuries: Painful, deep abrasions that can lead to infection and permanent scarring.
• Facial Injuries: Including broken jaws, dental damage, and deep lacerations resulting from striking the pavement or handlebars.

Seeking Compensation for Your Losses

We are committed to pursuing a financial recovery that covers the full scope of your accident-related damages. Our firm aggressively advocates for maximum compensation for:

• All Medical Bills: Including costs for emergency transport, surgery, hospitalization, and physical therapy.
• Lost Wages: Reimbursement for the income you lost while recovering and any diminished earning capacity.
• Future Medical Needs: The projected cost of any ongoing care or future treatments you may require.
• Pain and Suffering: Significant compensation for the physical pain, emotional distress, and loss of quality of life you have endured.

Based in Chatsworth, Manoukian Law Firm serves injured e-scooter riders and pedestrians in Glendale, San Fernando, and throughout the entire San Fernando Valley. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation consultation. You pay absolutely no legal fees unless we recover compensation for you.