There is no shortage of small shareable scooters in most urban areas these days and Atlanta is no exception. Many companies have entered the “shareable dockless mobility device” market, including Bird, Bolt, Jump, Lime, Lyft, Spin and Wheels. Scooters are eco-friendly and fun. As more and more people opt to jump on these scooters to get around town, often without protective gear, there has been a significant increase in head trauma and broken bones. Accidents result from being struck by a car, falling off scooters and, tripping on carelessly abandoned scooters are increasing exponentially.
Cities like Atlanta have responded with new ordinances to attempt to make urban spaces safer.
In Atlanta, the following rules apply:
Scooters are smaller than vehicles making them more difficult for drivers to see. And, although scooters travel at 15 mph or slower, accidents can result in much worse than routine car accidents. In just the last year, we have seen spinal injuries, concussions, broken bones, lacerations, and death.
The Wetherington Law Firm is your source for hiring an Atlanta scooter injury lawyer. Our lawyers are experienced at assessing these personal injury claims and can quickly help you to determine whether your potential claims are worthwhile to pursue.
Many factors can negatively impact a scooter and cause an accident. Common causes are:
Scooter accidents can immediately change your life significantly. Victims describe, mental, emotional and financial consequences in addition to the obvious physical harm suffered.
When you are injured in a scooter accident, circumstances contributing to the accident must be determined to decide fault. Were you struck by a driver of a vehicle? Are poorly maintained roadways the cause? Was there a visibility issue? Was another scooter involved? Did the scooter malfunction?
Our scooter injury lawyers are experienced at determining who is liable for your pain and suffering.
Recovering personal injury damages after a scooter accident required proving the basic tort elements:
We understand these elements can be confusing and have created additional information about each of these torts. (See this link to learn more about the legal element of “Duty.”) To begin understanding these torts, the most important thing to know is the meaning of the word duty. Substituting the word “responsibility” or “obligation” for duty provides the clearest explanation. All drivers are required to avoid harming others and to drive safely. Responsible drivers will:
When drivers do not do these things, they can be deemed negligent. Juries are often asked to determine if they find that the driver was negligent.
Obtaining full and complete compensation for our clients is the most important service we provide to our clients. Protecting the general public and making sure that other people are protected is part of obtaining justice. We frequently work with law enforcement, local government officials, state legislators, and federal agencies to understand the root cause of dangerous conditions. This often leads to uncovering dangerous trends or patterns of behavior that must be changed. Many of our clients have chosen not to be defined by their injuries, and instead choose to serve as a beacon of hope to others. Whether through legislation, refusing to settle unless changes are made, or simply sharing their story, our clients’ efforts have helped save MILLIONS of people from serious injury or death. If you can help prevent even one other person from being hurt or injured by the same problem, it will help make every day of your recovery a little bit better. We care about you as a person and will work with you however you want to help make the world a safer and better place. Call us now to get started.
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