Electric Scooter Accident Lawyer in New York

Electric scooters have become a common part of daily life on New York City streets, but their growing popularity has also led to more accidents involving cars, pedestrians, and unsafe road conditions. If you were hurt while riding a scooter or struck by one, you may be entitled to compensation.

The New York electric scooter accident lawyers at Hach & Rose, LLP represent injured riders and pedestrians throughout New York City. Our attorneys have recovered more than $1 billion for injured clients.

Call (646) 466-4083 for a free consultation.

Why Choose Hach & Rose, LLP?

For more than 25 years, Hach & Rose, LLP has represented New Yorkers in serious personal injury claims. Depending on your case, we can:

• Investigate the accident, including police reports, surveillance footage, and witness statements.
• Preserve scooter maintenance records and usage data before they’re lost, particularly with app-based rental scooters.
• Identify every party that may share liability, from a driver to a scooter company to a government agency.
• Work with your medical providers to document the full extent of your injuries.
• Handle all communication with insurers and negotiate from a position of strength.
• Pursue litigation when a fair settlement isn’t offered.

We handle these cases on a contingency fee basis, so there are no upfront costs and you only pay if we recover compensation for you.

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Common Causes of Electric Scooter Accidents

• Collisions with cars or trucks at intersections
• Scooter riders struck by turning vehicles
• Defective or poorly maintained scooters
• Pedestrians struck by scooter riders on sidewalks
• Falls caused by potholes, debris, or uneven pavement
• Dooring accidents involving parked vehicles

Who Can Be Held Liable?

Depending on the circumstances, liability may extend to:

• Drivers, for reckless driving, failure to yield, or distraction
• Scooter riders, if they operated negligently and injured someone else
• Scooter companies, for defective equipment or poor maintenance
• Property owners, if a hazardous condition contributed to the accident
• Government entities, for dangerous road conditions or missing signage

Claims against a government entity generally require filing a Notice of Claim within 90 days.

Common Scooter Accident Injuries

• Head injuries and traumatic brain injuries
• Broken bones and fractures
• Spinal cord injuries
• Road rash and lacerations
• Internal injuries

What Compensation May Be Available?

Depending on the severity of your injuries, you may be able to recover:

• Medical bills, including future care
• Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
• Rehabilitation and therapy costs
• Pain and suffering
• Emotional distress
• Loss of enjoyment of life
• Permanent disability or disfigurement

Fault and Filing Deadlines

New York follows a pure comparative negligence rule, meaning you may still recover damages if you were partially at fault, though any award is reduced by your percentage of fault.

New York generally allows three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. Claims against a government entity often require a notice of claim within 90 days, and wrongful death claims generally must be filed within two years.

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Contact a New York Electric Scooter Accident Lawyer

If you were injured in an electric scooter accident, Hach & Rose, LLP can review what happened and help you understand your legal options.

Call (646) 466-4083 or contact us online for a free, confidential consultation.