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Who is liable in an electric scooter accident? Are drivers obligated to wear helmets? Can they park in the sidewalk? Answers to these questions and more, by scooter accident attorney Jarrett Blakeley, can be found when you visit for more information. – PowerPoint PPT presentation

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Title: Liability In Scooter Accidents: Electric Scooter Accident Attorney Explains


1
WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT ELECTRIC SCOOTER
ACCIDENTS?
2
ELECTRIC SCOOTERS AKA DOCKLESS SCOOTERS
  • Arent motorcycles
  • Arent typically fast, but still have to be
  • handled with care
  • Theyre like the kick scooters kids use, but
    electric

3
HOW DO DOCKLESS SCOOTERS WORK?
  • Download the scooter app to find one thats
  • close to you
  • Scan the code on the scooter with your phone
  • Billing continues unless you end the ride
  • within the app

4
ARE THEY SAFE?
Theres no national data on scooter accidents,
but
5
The Washington Post has reported that doctors
theyve interviewed have seen a spike in
rideshare related accidents
6
SOME COMMON ISSUES WITH ELECTRIC SCOOTERS INCLUDE
  • Casual Approach They look like toys but can
  • cause serious injuries
  • Limited Regulation Tighter regulations are
    needed
  • to control speed, safety features,
    literature, etc.
  • Compete with Pedestrian Space Scooters riding
  • on sidewalks are a concern
  • Poor Maintenance Prone to mechanical failures,
  • hard to identify problems unless users flag
    issues

7
CAUSES OF ELECTRIC SCOOTER ACCIDENTS
  • Negligence Driver does not know about
  • safety control.
  • (Liability is on the driver)
  • Reckless Driving Driving or parking on
    sidewalks
  • and zigzagging through crowds can be
    dangerous
  • Defective Product Complaints of poor
    maintenance
  • (Innovation is reactive, i.e. relying on drivers
    to
  • report complaints to make them safe)

8
  • What To Do If You Or A Loved One Was Hurt In A
    Scooter Accident?
  • Contact Florida based Scooter Accident Attorney,
    Jarrett Blakeley To Know Your Rights

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