Bird Scooter Accident Lawyer Houston TX
Bird Scooter Accident Lawyer Houston TX
It is legal to ride an electric scooter on the streets in Texas, however, it is important to follow all the rules and regulations that the state and municipality you are riding in have put in place in order to help avoid accidents and injuries. If you do find yourself the unfortunate victim of an electric scooter accident, contact a bird scooter accident lawyer Houston TX residents recommend for legal assistance.
Just like any form of transportation – bicycle, car, motorcycle – operating an electric scooter does have a learning curve that many riders are not aware of. There are also rules in place that riders must follow:
- All electric scooter riders under the age of 18 are required to wear a helmet.
- Electric scooters can only be operated on streets or roads that have speed limits of 35 miles per hour or less.
- The majority of municipalities in Texas prohibit electric scooter operation on sidewalks.
- Electric scooter operators must stay on the right side of the road unless they are taking a left turn.
Unfortunately, there are many electric scooter riders that do not follow the rules. Some of the most frequent violations a personal injury lawyer Houston, TX clients trust sees in their cases include:
- Driving the electric scooter on the sidewalk where there are pedestrians
- Leaving the electric scooter in the middle of streets or sidewalks
- Driving the electric scooter with more than one person on the scooter
- Driving the electric scooter in the middle or left side of the street
- Parking the electric scooter in an unapproved area
- Operating the electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs
Electric Scooter Injuries
It is fairly easy to rent an electric scooter, as long as you have a valid driver’s license. Unfortunately, that also means that people who don’t really know how to operate the scooter or operate recklessly are also able to rent one, putting everyone on the road with them at risk of being injured in an accident. These scooters can reach speeds of up to 15 miles per hour, which is dangerous for not only an inexperienced operator, but also for any pedestrians, cyclists, and motorists they may encounter.
There are many different electric scooter accident scenarios, where either the electric scooter operator or a vehicle driver could be at fault. For example, a vehicle driver who is engaged in distracted driving behavior could strike the scooter and seriously injure the electric scooter operator. An electric scooter operator could be operating recklessly and stride and seriously hurt a pedestrian. A third scenario involves a defect in the scooter itself which causes the accident and injuries the scooter operator and/or other victims.
Let Us Help
If you have been injured in an electric scooter accident, no matter what side of the scooter you were on, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Contact John K. Zaid & Associates to schedule a free consultation with a bird scooter accident lawyer in Houston TX.
