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Columbus, Ohio Electric Scooter Accident Attorney

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Electric Scooters are now a popular form of cheap transportation in cities across the country.

Columbus is no exception and there has been an influx of the motorized two-wheeled vehicles that have flooded city street corners. With the increase of riders comes the obvious: an increase in scooter accidents.

If you or someone you know has been injured, contact Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP. The legal professionals at Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP will pair you with an electric scooter accident lawyer. We will fight for your rights if you were injured in such an incident. Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP will work with you to ensure your compensation needs are met.

Electric Scooter Accidents

If you are in a crash, the most critical action to take is to immediately notify the police. The responding law enforcement officer will determine who is at fault in the accident, which is crucial for getting compensation following the crash.

Who is at fault in scooter accidents is not always obvious and the blame varies from incident to incident.

The most common types of accidents associated with the motorized scooters include:

  • A vehicle collision with a scooter
  • A rider hits a pedestrian
  • A scooter rider is thrown from the scooter after colliding with a road hazard
  • A pedestrian trips over or collides with an abandoned scooter
  • The motorized scooter malfunctions causing a crash

In all instances, drivers are obligated to exercise increased caution around pedestrians, including scooter riders, using the roadways. If you believe a motorist’s negligence resulted in your accident you need a personal injury attorney. These incidents can all lead to serious injury that can result in serious medical bills, missed wages and other personal problems.

How We Can Help

A driver’s negligence is often determined by the initial police report filed at the scene of the accident. Obtaining a copy is the most crucial step to beginning the settlement process.

To determine fault in a scooter-vehicle crash, the rider must prove the following:

  • The driver had a duty to exercise caution around the rider
  • The operator of the vehicle violated this duty that put the rider or others around at risk
  • This driver’s negligence then directly resulted in the crash

If you can establish fault in the other party, then you can receive compensation either from the at-fault party or their insurance company for the following:

Trips to the hospital, general practitioner and physical therapist can be expensive. If you were injured as a result of someone else’s actions, you receive medical compensation.

If you have suffered a severe injury as a result of an Electric Scooter accident, you could miss time at work. Both past and future unpaid hours can be part of the damages you seek in court following an Electric Scooter accident.

Crashes can often be accompanied by immense pain and suffering. The psychological impact of these injuries can be compensated for by the negligent party.

If the most extreme were to occur, remaining family members can be entitled to compensation for the victim’s death. This can include funeral and burial expenses, cost of pre-death medical care, emotional distress of the loss, lost financial contribution, lost services and support, as well as the loss of companionship and consortium.

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Contact Our Columbus Electric Scooter Accident Accident Attorneys

If you or someone you know was involved in a scooter accident, contact Barkan Meizlish DeRose Cox, LLP. Our attorneys can assist you and sort the specifics of your case.

Call us today at 614-221-4221 for a Free Consultation or email us at info@barkanmeizlish.com.