Chicago E-Scooter Accident Attorneys
Representing Rentable E-Scooter Riders
Electric scooters, or “e-scooters” for short, are the latest ridesharing transportation craze in cities across the country. However, due to the potential dangers of riding an e-scooter without proper training or safety equipment, e-scooter accidents are rising alongside the ridesharing option’s popularity.
McNabola & Associates, LLC offers comprehensive legal services to people who were hurt riding an e-scooter in Chicago. Our law firm has a long history of success managing claims related to product liability laws, pedestrian accidents, rideshare accidents, and class actions, all of which can factor into an e-scooter accident case.
Chicago has allowed several e-scooter companies to operate within the city, including:
- Bird
- Lime
- Spin
- Wheels
- Bolt
- And more
Call (312) 888-8700 if you were hurt while riding a rented e-scooter from any of these companies.
E-Scooter Companies Should Be Liable for Your Damages
After crashing on an e-scooter and suffering serious injuries, your instincts might tell you that you caused your accident and, therefore, no one else could be to blame. However, with an inspection of your crash and the events that led up to it, we think you will see that the company that rented you the e-scooter could be partially or completely liable for your injuries.
How e-scooter rental companies become liable for rider crashes:
- No training: You can rent most e-scooters within a minute of downloading the associated mobile phone app. There are no mandatory scooter riding safety training courses to complete before you are allowed to rent an e-scooter. An e-scooter is technically a motorized vehicle, so this system is similar to letting someone drive without any training or license.
- No helmet: E-scooter rental apps will encourage you to wear a helmet before riding, but no helmet is available for rental nor are enforcement rules enforced. Anyone can rent an e-scooter with no training, hop on without a helmet, take off, and put themselves unknowingly into serious danger. There has been talk of requiring a user to send a timestamped photograph of themselves wearing a helmet before an e-scooter is unlocked for use, but it seems unlikely that any of these companies will implement this added safety step any time soon.
- No warning: Some e-scooters can travel faster than 20 miles per hour on flat ground. They will go even faster when traveling downhill. Yet it is common for e-scooter riders to be informed that their scooter will travel as fast as an athletic jog. Without being fairly warned of how fast e-scooters can operate – and how increased speed equals increased danger – riders are put at an unfair risk of injury.
- No maintenance: After many e-scooter accidents, injured riders will complain that the e-scooter itself caused their accident due to malfunction caused by inadequate part maintenance. Specifically, wheels, brakes, and handlebars of e-scooters need regular inspection and upkeep to ensure the e-scooter is safe to ride. When renting an e-scooter, there is no assurance that it has been maintained recently or at all.
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Real People, Real Stories
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Ted McNabola is an amazing attorney! He handled my mom’s case after she was hit by a car as a pedestrian. The difference between Ted and other attorneys is that he never gave up! It was a long process of 3 years but when other attorney’s would have given up just to make some money on the case, Ted refused to do so!! In the end he got my mother EVERYTHING she was asking for! Thank you Ted for never giving up!!!!- Kat J.
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I had the pleasure of working with Ted McNabola after a serious car accident that left me with a brain injury. From the first time we met, I knew I was in good hands. Ted was kind, patient, and understanding, and he went above and beyond to help me get the compensation I deserved for my medical bills, pain and suffering. Throughout the legal process, Ted was always available to answer my questions and provide guidance. He kept me informed every step of the way and fought tirelessly to ensure that my rights were protected. Thanks to his hard work and dedication, I was able to focus on my recovery and move on from the accident. If you're looking for a lawyer who truly cares about his clients and will fight for their rights, then I highly recommend Ted McNabola’s Team. He is a skilled professional and a kind and compassionate person who will go the extra mile for you. Thank you, Ted, and Tom for all that you did for me! I am forever thankful!- Sammy M
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