Ocala Electric Scooter Accident Lawyer

Ocala Electric Scooter Accident Lawyer

Were you or a loved one injured in a scooter accident in Ocala, FL? You may be entitled to seek financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and your pain and suffering. An experienced Ocala electric scooter accident lawyer at Allen Law Firm, P.A. can help you fight for the full and fair compensation you deserve. 

We have over 300 years of combined experience handling complex accident claims. You can count on us to do everything possible to maximize your compensation award. In fact, we’ve recovered more than $100 million for our clients over the years.

Do you have questions about your legal options? Call our law offices in Ocala, Florida at (352) 351-3258 to schedule a free consultation today. Our attorneys represent injury victims after all types of accidents, including Ocala bicycle accidents, Ocala Uber accidents, Ocala Lyft accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, and more.

How Allen Law Firm, P.A. Can Help After an Electric Scooter Accident in Ocala

How Allen Law Firm, P.A. Can Help After an Electric Scooter Accident in Ocala

Electric scooters are relatively new in Florida. We’re just beginning to see riders zipping around the city streets and sidewalks. Unfortunately, we’re also starting to see more accident victims.

Like any other car accident victim, you may be entitled to compensation if you were hurt in an e-scooter crash. An experienced Ocala personal injury lawyer can help you fight for the full amount you deserve.

At Allen Law Firm, P.A., our lawyers have over 300 years of experience in personal injury and handling insurance claims. We know how to fight back when the insurer isn’t taking your claim seriously.

Our legal team can provide:

  • The hard work necessary to identify the cause of your accident
  • The financial resources to hire experts and specialists to support your claim
  • Decades of experience standing up to insurance companies who often try to blame victims for getting hurt
  • The legal knowledge to successfully negotiate for the maximum settlement you deserve

Our lawyers have earned an AV-preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and a “10.0 Superb” rating from Avvo. We’d be happy to put our expertise to work for you. Just call today to speak with an Ocala personal injury attorney who can help.

How Common Are Electric Scooter Accidents in Ocala, FL?

How Common Are Electric Scooter Accidents in Ocala, FL?

In recent years, cities across Florida and the U.S. have introduced electric scooter rentals to enter the markets. Companies like Lime, Wheels, and Spin use an app-based system to rent e-scooters. Users can then return the scooters to various locations around the city.

While electric scooters are convenient and fun, there’s also been a big jump in accidents and injuries. In fact, injuries from e-scooter accidents have jumped about 70% in the last four years.

According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, about 200,000 electric scooter accident victims visited emergency rooms across the United States between 2017 and 2020. At least 71 people were killed in e-scooter accidents. 

In 2020, 25,400 people visited the hospital with electric scooter accident injuries (compared to about 7,700 ER visits in 2017).

What is My Ocala Electric Scooter Accident Case Worth?

The value of a personal injury claim in Florida depends on many different factors. The circumstances surrounding the accident are important. For example, if you played a role in the accident, that could diminish the value of your claim.

On the other hand, if you sustain a severe injury, your compensation is likely to be higher.

Here are some of the factors that can be relevant when calculating the value of your case:

  • The nature of your medical treatment
  • Your out-of-pocket costs, including medical care and lost income
  • Your overall pain and suffering (emotional and physical)
  • Whether you’ll suffer a permanent or long-term disability

Some injuries are much worse than they first appear. Our lawyers will put in the hard work to get a fair sense of your future costs and needs. We’ll even hire experts to help us understand the more complex aspects of your injury claim.

What Types of Damages Are Available to Accident Victims?

Under Florida personal injury laws, victims have the right to be reimbursed for any expenses associated with their accident. You should keep good records and receipts to prove the value of your financial losses. These losses are your “economic damages”. 

For most victims, economic damages are awarded to cover things like:

  • Past and future medical expenses
  • Lost wages and income
  • Reduced earning potential
  • Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation 
  • Property damage

On the other hand, your non-economic damages award is much more subjective. While these non-financial losses aren’t always easy to prove, they’re very real. 

Examples of non-economic damages in Florida include:

Our lawyers in Ocala will work closely with you and your doctor to determine the full range of your damages. That way, you won’t have to worry about being left on the hook for future costs.

Can I Recover Damages If I’m Being Blamed for an Electric Scooter Accident in Florida?

Inexperienced electric scooter riders often contribute to the cause of accidents. If you were hurt riding a scooter, that could limit the amount of money you can take home.

However, under Florida’s modified comparative fault law, you may not lose your right to compensation entirely. Florida courts apportion damages between all parties who contribute to an accident. For example, if you’re found to be 50% liable, you can take home 50% of your compensation. However, if you are found to be mostly at fault (51% or more) you cannot recover any compensation.

Allocating fault after an accident is a complex process. Establishing an attorney-client relationship with an experienced Ocala electric scooter accident attorney can help downplay your role in the accident. Call Allen Law Firm, P.A. for a free case review to learn more.

We’ll Fight to Recover Compensation for All of Your Electric Scooter Accident Injuries

Electric scooter accidents cause a wide range of injuries. Some of the most common scooter injuries include:

According to consumer reports, electric scooter accident injuries tend to be more serious when riders use the road. However, riders are more likely to be injured riding on the sidewalk.  

What Causes Most Electric Scooter Accidents in Ocala, Florida?

Electric scooters can be a fun and cost-friendly way to get around town. However, they’re also risky. Like any other motor vehicle accident, electric scooter accidents can happen for a variety of reasons.

Ocala and many other cities haven’t yet introduced dedicated infrastructure for e-scooter riders. Many are injured while weaving through pedestrians on sidewalks or sharing the road with cars. While bike lanes can be useful, bicycles tend to be faster than e-scooters–which can only travel at about 15 miles per hour.

E-scooter accidents can occur when the rider is hit by a motor vehicle or crashes with a bicycle. However, electric scooter accidents involving pedestrians can be equally serious. 

Overall, some of the most common causes of electric scooter accidents in Ocala include:

  • Inexperienced operators 
  • Lack of dedicated infrastructure
  • Distracted driving
  • Failure to yield the right-of-way 
  • Potholes, cracked pavement, lamp posts, and other obstacles on sidewalks
  • Excessive speeds
  • Aggressive driving
  • Unsafe passing
  • Weaving in and out of lanes or between pedestrians
  • Illegal or unsafe turns
  • Ignoring traffic signals and traffic laws
  • More than one person riding an e-scooter
  • Riding against the flow of traffic
  • Drunk driving
  • Defective scooters and motors
  • Failure to maintain the e-scooter
  • Defective batteries and power surges

Whether you were hurt riding an e-scooter or as a pedestrian or motorist, our lawyers can help. We’ll work to identify the cause of the accident and fight for the fair compensation you deserve.

How Do I Prove Negligence After an Electric Scooter Accident in Florida? 

Most electric scooter accidents occur because someone was careless or reckless. In e-scooter accident cases, the negligent party may be a:

  • Pedestrian
  • Bicyclist
  • E-scooter driver
  • Driver of a car or SUV
  • Truck driver
  • Scooter companies
  • Government agency responsible for street maintenance
  • Business owner responsible for maintaining the sidewalk

Regardless of who was to blame, the elements of a successful negligence claim are the same. 

The victim must establish:

On the other hand, manufacturers of defective products can be held strictly liable for injuries caused by product defects. 

How Long Do I Have to File a Lawsuit After an Electric Scooter Accident in Florida?

Under Florida state law, you only have a limited amount of time to take legal action. The statute of limitations was recently updated for personal injury cases in Florida. The deadline to file a lawsuit is two years if the accident happened on or after 3/24/2023; otherwise, the deadline is four years. Once the deadline passes, you no longer have the right to sue for damages. Since there are exceptions to the statute of limitations for some cases, confirming the deadline for your case with a lawyer is best.

Contact an Ocala Electric Scooter Accident Lawyer for a Free Consultation

Were you or a loved one injured in an accident involving an e-scooter? Call an Ocala electric scooter accident lawyer at Allen Law Firm, P.A. to learn more about your right to compensation today. Your initial consultation is free, so we highly recommend reaching out for help.

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