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Electric scooters and e-bikes have exploded in popularity in New City and across New York, offering a quick and convenient way to get around. But this rise in popularity has come at a cost: a surge in electric scooter accidents, often leaving riders with serious injuries.
Our electric scooter accident lawyers in New City have helped numerous injured e-scooter riders deal with the complex legal landscape following a crash, whether it involved a privately owned scooter or one from a shared program like Lime or Bird.
Whether you're dealing with injuries, mounting medical bills, or lost wages, we're here to fight for your rights and shoulder that burden for you.
In New York City, injuries related to motorized two-wheeled vehicles are a growing concern. According to the New York City Department of Transportation's 2023 report, while traditional bicycle injuries have decreased slightly since 2017, the rise of e-bikes, e-scooters, and mopeds paints a different picture.
Standup e-scooter injuries are steadily increasing, even surpassing those from e-bikes. Most striking is the overall surge in injuries from motorized two-wheelers, with a staggering 350% increase since 2017.
This alarming trend underscores the need for enhanced safety measures and the critical importance of seeking experienced legal representation if you've been injured in a scooter accident.
Understanding the root causes of e-scooter accidents and e-bike accidents in New City and NYS is crucial for both prevention and legal action:
If you were involved in an accident with an electric scooter, documenting the scene and writing down your recollection of the incident can help investigators build a case.
Electric scooter accident injuries can be severe due to riders' exposed position. Common injuries in both e-scooter and e-bike accidents include:
All of these injuries can require expensive medical treatment. Pursuing compensation in a personal injury claim can help you cover these costs.
E-scooters and e-bikes are generally permitted on most New York and New City roads with speed limits of 30 mph or less. However, they are prohibited on sidewalks. This means you should be riding in bike lanes, on the road with traffic, or in designated areas.
Riders must be at least 16 years old to operate e-scooters in NYS; there's no minimum age for e-bikes, but parental discretion is advised for younger riders.
Wearing a helmet is recommended in NYS and required for e-scooter riders under 18 and all Class 3 e-bike riders in NYC.
E-scooters are capped at 15 mph, Class 1 and 2 e-bikes are limited to 20 mph, while Class 3 can go up to 28 mph where permitted.
All e-scooter and e-bike riders must obey traffic signals, signs, and rules of the road.
It's crucial to be aware that cities and towns may have their own specific regulations for e-scooters and e-bikes. For example, New York City has stricter rules, including helmet requirements for all e-bike riders and lower speed limits for e-scooters.
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If you're involved in an electric scooter accident or e-bike accident:
Taking these steps can significantly increase your chances of receiving fair compensation for your injuries and losses.
Navigating the compensation process after an e-scooter or e-bike accident can be daunting. It involves exploring two main avenues:
Firstly, your own insurance coverage, specifically your personal injury protection (PIP), might cover some of your medical expenses and lost wages, regardless of who was at fault. Additionally, if another party was responsible for the accident, their auto insurance or other liability insurance could potentially provide further coverage.
However, it's important to remember that insurance coverage often has limitations and may not fully compensate you for the full extent of your damages, especially in cases of severe injury or long-term complications.
This is where a personal injury claim becomes crucial. By pursuing a personal injury claim, you can seek full compensation for all your damages, including not only medical bills and lost wages but also pain and suffering and future medical costs.
To succeed in a personal injury claim, you will need to prove the other party's negligence. This involves demonstrating four key elements:
The other party owed you a duty of care (e.g., an e-scooter rental company has a duty to provide safe and well-maintained scooters).
The other party breached their duty of care (e.g., a driver ran a red light, or a rental company provided a scooter with faulty brakes).
The breach of duty directly caused your accident and injuries, which means establishing a clear link between the other party's negligence and the harm you suffered.
You suffered actual damages as a result of the accident, such as medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.
When you hire Fellows Hymowitz Rice, your legal team will work to build an airtight case that demonstrates the at-fault party’s negligence. You can rely on us to pursue the full extent of your damages at the negotiating table or in the courtroom.
Yes. New York follows a pure comparative negligence system, a crucial aspect of personal injury law in the state. This means you can still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault for the accident. Your compensation, however, will be reduced in direct proportion to your percentage of fault.
Potentially responsible parties in electric scooter accident cases and e-bike accident cases include:
Our skilled scooter accident attorneys will identify all potentially liable parties to help ensure you receive fair compensation for your injuries and losses.
In New York, the statute of limitations for personal injury cases, including e-scooter and e-bike crashes, is generally three years from the accident date. However, certain circumstances may affect this timeframe:
Consult an electric scooter accident lawyer promptly to ensure your claim is filed within the legal deadline. Failing to file within the statute of limitations can result in your case being dismissed, regardless of its merit.
Victims of e-scooter accidents and e-bike accidents in NYS may be eligible to recover various types of damages:
You should not have to pay for losses that you incurred due to someone else’s negligence. We’ll build your case with every possible cost in mind and seek the full value of your losses on your behalf.
The value of your electric scooter accident case or e-bike accident case depends on several factors:
Accurately valuing your economic and non-economic losses can be a complex process, but your lawyer is well-equipped for the task.
At Fellows Hymowitz Rice, we offer more than just legal aid; we provide a compassionate and dedicated approach to helping you get back on your feet.
Nuestros abogados tienen una amplia experiencia en el manejo de reclamos por accidentes automovilísticos en el estado de Nueva York y poseen un profundo conocimiento de las leyes y regulaciones estatales pertinentes. También estamos familiarizados con las tácticas que utilizan las compañías de seguros y las defenderemos ferozmente en su nombre.
Llevaremos a cabo una investigación exhaustiva para reunir todas las pruebas necesarias para construir un caso sólido. Esto puede incluir revisar los informes policiales y las fotos de la escena del accidente, entrevistar a los testigos y obtener los registros médicos y las facturas.
Nuestros hábiles negociadores defenderán sus mejores intereses durante las conversaciones para llegar a un acuerdo con la compañía de seguros de la parte culpable. Lucharemos por un acuerdo justo que le reembolse por completo sus lesiones, gastos médicos, salarios perdidos y otras pérdidas.
Si las negociaciones fracasan, estamos preparados para llevar su caso a los tribunales. Nuestra experiencia en juicios garantizará que sus derechos e intereses estén protegidos durante todo el proceso del litigio.
Don't let the aftermath of an e-scooter accident in New City leave you feeling overwhelmed and uncertain. We're here to help you deal with the legal aspects, alleviate your stress, and fight for the compensation you need to move forward with your life.
Considerado ampliamente como uno de los abogados demandantes más exitosos de la región, Rob Fellows es el socio gerente de la firma.
Steve Hymowitz tiene experiencia en atender a personas que necesitan ayuda, pero que no tienen los recursos para luchar por sí mismas contra las grandes compañías de seguros.
Considerado como uno de los abogados litigantes más apasionados por litigar asuntos complejos de lesiones personales de alta exposición en el área triestatal, Matthew «Matt» Rice posee una pasión y un impulso inigualables para triunfar para sus clientes.
Joanne concentra su práctica en la ley de negligencia, lesiones personales, accidentes de construcción y negligencia médica.
Margaret es una negociadora experimentada, experta en resolución de disputas civiles, con una amplia experiencia en el manejo de casos de homicidio.
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