[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BlogPosting","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/blog\/who-is-liable-in-e-scooter-accidents\/#BlogPosting","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/blog\/who-is-liable-in-e-scooter-accidents\/","headline":"Who Is Liable in E-Scooter Accidents?","name":"Who Is Liable in E-Scooter Accidents?","description":"According to Consumer Reports, at least 1,500 people suffered injuries in e-scooter accidents in just two years, and eight of those people lost their lives. E-scooter accidents are a serious liability concern. However, electric scooter accident liability isn\u2019t always straightforward. It depends on the facts of the case and whose...","datePublished":"2024-04-17","dateModified":"2024-10-23","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/about-us\/#Person","name":"Stokes Stemle, LLC","url":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/about-us\/","identifier":7,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c02b76809a8bb1e2e89ae628639dd275e08bc9cd4fb207fd202cad74bbeb604f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/c02b76809a8bb1e2e89ae628639dd275e08bc9cd4fb207fd202cad74bbeb604f?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Stokes Stemle, LLC - Personal Injury Attorneys","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/stokeslogo600x60.jpg","url":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/stokeslogo600x60.jpg","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Who-Is-Liable-in-E-Scooter-Accidents.png","url":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Who-Is-Liable-in-E-Scooter-Accidents.png","height":600,"width":600},"url":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/blog\/who-is-liable-in-e-scooter-accidents\/","about":["Personal Injury"],"wordCount":536,"articleBody":"According to Consumer Reports, at least 1,500 people suffered injuries in e-scooter accidents in just two years, and eight of those people lost their lives. E-scooter accidents are a serious liability concern. However, electric scooter accident liability isn\u2019t always straightforward. It depends on the facts of the case and whose negligence contributed to the accident.Depending on the primary cause of the accident, any of the following could be liable for accidents involving e-scooters:The E-Scooter riderThe motor vehicle driverThe pedestrianThe E-Scooter rental companyThe municipalityThe product manufacturerRider LiabilityElectric scooter accident liability depends on the primary cause of the accident, so the most critical point in determining liability is determining the primary cause. If the primary cause was the negligence of the person riding the e-scooter, then they are liable. For instance, e-scooter riders going over Alabama\u2019s e-scooter speed limit or illegally riding on a sidewalk may be liable in the event of an accident.Motor Vehicle Driver LiabilityE-scooter accident responsibility can rest with a motor vehicle driver if the driver caused the crash by doing something they shouldn\u2019t have done, such as speeding or running a red light.Pedestrian LiabilityFault in electric scooter accidents sometimes lies with a pedestrian. For instance, a pedestrian who steps out into an intersection without a Walk sign and gets struck by an e-scooter may be liable for the accident.E-Scooter Rental Company LiabilityThe e-scooter rental company can be liable if it knows about a defect in the machine but continues to rent it without taking any action to protect the public.Municipal LiabilityA municipality can be liable in an e-scooter accident if the primary cause was a pothole, a broken streetlight, or something else the municipality could have fixed but did not.Product LiabilityThe e-scooter manufacturer may be liable if the accident was caused by a defect in the product, such as the Lime scooter braking problem described by Consumer Reports.\u00a0Evidence to Use When Determining LiabilityEvidence that can determine liability in electric scooter accidents includes:Photographs taken at the scene of the accidentStatements from people who saw the accidentVideos or surveillance footage showing the accidentPolice reportsExpert testimonyTestimony of key witnessesReconstruction of the crashHow Alabama\u2019s Comparative Negligence Laws Could Affect Your ClaimMost states now have comparative negligence laws allowing injured people to claim compensation even if they were partially responsible for the accident. Unfortunately, Alabama is not one of those states. According to the District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, \u201cIn Alabama, contributory negligence is an affirmative and complete defense to negligence.\u201d This means that if you are partially responsible for an accident, you cannot obtain compensation for your accident-related losses in Alabama.Contact Our Alabama Scooter Accident Lawyers to Understand Your RightsThe law firm of Stokes Stemle, LLC, is exclusively focused on personal injury cases and has extensive experience taking on the insurance giants. We know how to determine legal responsibility in crashes involving electric scooters, which allows us to maximize the value of your e-scooter accident case. Contact us today to speak with an electric scooter accident lawyer in Montgomery, AL."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Who Is Liable in E-Scooter Accidents?","item":"https:\/\/stokesstemle.com\/blog\/who-is-liable-in-e-scooter-accidents\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]