Scooters are an effective way to get around, and as more companies like Lime and Bird launch services in our community, it’s likely we will see even more of them on the road.
When you are using one and suffer an injury, our scooter accident lawyer in Sun Valley can provide you with the resources and support you need to navigate fair compensation.
At Shook & Stone, we offer free, no-obligation consultations to answer your questions. We have recovered over $1 billion for our clients. Talk to our Sun Valley personal injury lawyer today.
Serious Injuries from Scooter Accidents
Victims struck by a car or truck while riding a scooter face the full force of that vehicle striking them, and that causes a serious risk of injury.
Depending on the angle and force involved, you could experience a significant risk of loss of life. If you have any of the following injuries, seek legal guidance before you attempt to settle with the insurance company:
- Broken and shattered bones
- Spinal cord injuries
- Nerve damage
- Neck and back injuries
- Internal bleeding or damage to organs
- Traumatic brain injuries, including concussions
- Soft tissue injuries that limit mobility
- Facial injuries
- Road rash
- Amputations
In these types of injuries, you may need extensive medical care and rehabilitation. You may suffer permanent injury and loss. In those situations, our legal team will handle the insurance company for you and pursue fair and just compensation to the fullest level allowed under the law.
What to Know About Scooter Laws in Nevada and Sun Valley
Scooters come in different forms, such as the electronic scooters, or e-scooters, rented out by many through service providers or those privately owned.
The state laws governing these scooters are in the Nevada Revised Statutes, NRS 484B.760–484B.790. Some of the core components of these laws include:
- All scooter riders on roadways must follow all traffic laws applicable to vehicle drivers. They maintain the same level of liability as drivers as well.
- E-scooter riders must use hand signals to turn or switch lanes, as they would on a bicycle.
- There cannot be more people on the scooter than it is designed to accommodate safely.
- You cannot ride in an electric scooter that is attached to another person or to a vehicle.
- Scooter riders must stay to the right side of the road when possible, except when making a left turn or when doing so is unsafe.
- Scooters must have a white-light front lamp, a red reflector on the rear, and reflective material visible on both sides. All scooters must have a brake system.
When you are riding your scooter and meeting the law’s requirements, you have specific protections. If another person strikes you, you can hold them accountable for the losses caused.
By working with our team, we can help determine who is at fault and pursue full compensation for the losses you incurred. Set up a consultation with us to discuss your rights.
The Type of Scooter Can Matter
Scooters range widely in form and function. These laws typically apply to motorized scooters, not to those propelled by a person or to mobility scooters. If you suffer injuries on these devices, you still have the right to pursue a claim, and our legal team can help you.
Why a Scooter Accident Lawyer Matters
The investment in a scooter accident attorney provides you with the legal guidance and support you need and protection from insurance company tactics to limit the compensation paid to you. With our experience, we will protect your right to seek fair compensation.
In situations where you are filing a claim against Lime, Bird, or other service providers, the law becomes more complex, and they have insurance adjusters who will pursue any step they can to reduce the amount of damages paid to you. This may be the case if a rented scooter causes your injury due to a breakdown, for example. Let us handle these companies.
In any situation, there is the risk of the insurer blaming you for the accident. Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence law (NRS: Chapter 41), meaning that as long as your level of fault is 50% or less, you can still file a claim.
However, your damages drop by the percentage of fault attributed to you. At Shook & Stone, we will work to minimize the amount of fault you hold in these cases.
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What Your Scooter Accident Claim May Be Worth
Our experienced scooter accident attorney in Sun Valley makes your case our priority. We invest in a full understanding of your losses now and the further implications caused by this accident. We look at all factors to determine the value of your claim.
Typical losses may include:
- Medical expense coverage for any emergent and ongoing care you need due to the accident
- Long-term in-home help, hospitalization, rehabilitation, or care due to your lasting injuries
- Lost income and earning capacity if you cannot return to your job or face a long period of missed hours at work
- Pain and suffering incurred at the time of the accident and throughout your recovery process
- Mental anguish brought on by the onset of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, and depression from the incident
- Loss of quality of life because you can no longer engage in activities you love
- Loss of consortium due to changes in relationships resulting from your injuries
Each case deserves a comprehensive investigation and claim development by a skilled and experienced lawyer. We want to make sure you seek damages for all losses you can, maximizing your claim to the fullest extent allowed by law.
Contact Our Sun Valley Scooter Accident Attorney for a Free Consultation
There is no risk in working with Shook & Stone. We offer free consultations and work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay us nothing up front and only when we win your case.
Contact our Sun Valley scooter accident lawyer for the guidance you need in these situations.
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