It can be tricky to know your legal rights when involved in an E-Scooter accident. E-Scooters are a type of ride sharing transportation that is getting more and more popular in large cities. They can lead to unusual legal situations because the scooter rider does not own the vehicle. Still, it is possible for scooter riders to receive compensation if they are involved in an accident caused by:
- Motor vehicles
- Other E-Scooters
- Pedestrians
- E-Scooter malfunction
It is important for you to know the unique legal aspects before you are involved in an accident. Learn everything you need to know about E-Scooter accident compensation.
What Kinds of Compensation Is Possible?
If you are the victim in an E-Scooter accident, the compensation you can receive is usually the same or very similar to more common types of accidents. They include:
- Medical Bills – One of the most common types of compensation is for medical bills. If you are injured as a result of the accident, you can usually have all your medical expenses covered, assuming you can prove the expenses were both necessary and a result of the accident. Additionally, it is possible to receive compensation for both past and future medical bills.
- Damaged Property – While compensation for damaged property is incredibly common in accidents between two automobiles, it is less common in E-Scooter accidents because the scooter rider does not own the E-Scooter. However, if something you had on your person becomes damaged, such as a cell phone, laptop, or other expensive item, you should be able to receive the value to replace or repair it.
- Loss of Wages – In the event that an injury sustained due to the accident prevents you from working, you may be able to receive the wages you would have otherwise earned. Once again, this applies to the past and the future in most cases.
- Pain and Suffering – The courts may rule that the above types of compensation do not fully cover the ordeal. Also, if you are permanently or temporarily disabled as a result of the accident, you may be able to receive additional compensation.
- Punitive Damages – Punitive damages refer to compensation that is awarded specifically to punish the person who caused the accident. Although uncommon, this is possible if the court finds that he or she was acting especially irresponsibly.
It is always a good idea to contact a Newark personal injury attorney, like one from Rispoli & Borneo, P.C., who specializes in E-Scooter accident cases. This way, you can learn which types of compensation may be possible in your specific case.