If you sustained injuries in a Lime scooter accident, you may be entitled to recover compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and other damages.
Lime and other electric scooter rentals have become popular in Fort Lauderdale, but they pose a number of risks to riders and others on the roadway. A personal injury lawyer in Fort Lauderdale can help you pursue a claim for your damages.
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine offers a free consultation for victims of Lime scooter accidents. Call us for help.
The Accident & Injury Risks of Lime Electric Scooters
Lime provides scooter sharing services in metropolitan cities across the U.S. Using an app, riders locate, activate, and pay the necessary rental fees to use the motorized stand-up scooters. The DIY experience lets riders be on their way in moments, zipping around the city.
Although the company promises a “safe, effortless experience” when riding their rental scooters, Lime electric scooter accidents have skyrocketed, with fatalities already reported in Dallas, St. Louis, and Washington, D.C. It is rapidly becoming obvious that the experience is not all that safe for riders.
Some possible causes of electric scooter accidents include:
- Distracted drivers
- Impaired drivers
- Speeding
- Reckless drivers
- Failure to yield
- “Dooring” accidents
Who Has Liability for Your Lime Scooter Accident?
To identify the party who caused your accident and injuries – and who has liability for your damages – our legal team will investigate and document the details surrounding your accident.
The driver of a vehicle involved in your accident – like any vehicle accident, your scooter crash may have occurred due to a drunk or distracted driver, speeding, failure to yield, or another reckless or negligent action. In this instance, our legal team can pursue a claim through the driver’s insurance company.
The owner of a property with hazards – if a broken sidewalk or another hazard caused you to crash, we may be able to pursue compensation through a premises liability claim.
The company who rented the scooter to you – you may also have a claim against Lime or another company that rented the scooter to you. Contact us to get help proving liability from a Fort Lauderdale personal injury lawyer at our firm.
Determining the Value of Your Lime Scooter Accident Claim
Depending on the facts of your case and the nature of your injuries, you may be entitled to the following damages:
- Medical treatment and care
- Lost wages and benefits
- Personal property damage
- Pain and suffering
If your injuries will require further treatment or if you cannot return to work because of your injuries, you may have grounds to pursue compensation for additional damages such as:
- Estimated future medical treatment costs
- Projected future lost income and benefits
- Diminished earning capacity
- Permanent injuries, disability, and disfigurement
If you lost a loved one due to injuries they suffered in a Lime scooter accident, you may have grounds for a wrongful death claim. Contact the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine to learn more.
Act Quickly to Preserve Your Right to Recover Compensation
In Florida, you only have a limited time to take legal action for a rental scooter accident. Unless you file a lawsuit within the prescribed period, you will relinquish your right to recover compensation for your damages.
Contact a Lime scooter accident lawyer in Fort Lauderdale at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine as quickly as possible to protect your legal rights.
Meanwhile, do not provide any statement to the scooter rental company or any insurance company. The defendant’s insurance company or attorneys could use this information later to deny your claim. Talk to your lawyer before signing any documents or agreeing to any settlement offer.
Free Case Review for Victims of Lime Scooter Accidents in Fort Lauderdale
The personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine will fight for your right to recover compensation for your injuries and damages. We handle every detail of your case so you can focus on recovering and getting your life back to normal. We will negotiate with the at-fault party’s insurance company to get the maximum settlement possible for you or, if necessary, file a civil lawsuit and pursue justice in court.
We offer a no-cost case review and consultation. We will answer your questions, explain your options, and help you get started with the legal process.
Call us now to get started.
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