Electric Scooters and electric bikes are eco-friendly and economical to ride, but there are serious safety concerns associated risks of being injured in an accident. Given the rising number of injuries involving electric bikes (e-bike) and scooters (e-scooter), it's a good idea to wear a helmet to protect your head. The electric bikes and scooters do not require a license to operate and have become available to rent in may cities around the country.
The consumer product safety commission reported that electric scooter and electric bike related injuries have risen 70 percent over the past four years. According to the consumer product safety commission 200,00 emergency room visits and 71 people were killed from 2017 to 2020.. Injuries involving the electric bikes and scooters have steadily rising, causing 34,000 trips to the hospital in 2017 and 57,800 last year, the CPSC.
A few of the main causes of e-scooter and e-bike injuries have been other vehicles and trucks hitting the user. In other cases the bikes brakes or other mechanical failure due to poor maintenance. It is advisable for e-scooter and e-bike riders to check for damage, which can lead to crashes or even lose control. Brake problems on e-scooters and e-bikes has been a common hidden hazard for ordinary users unfamiliar with the them.
If you or a loved in an e-scooter or e-bike injury accident, you may be entitled to substantial compensation, Call our expert electric bike and scooter attorneys for a free case evaluation of your case.
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