We recently talked about a Centers for Disease Control scooter study that revealed one in three e-scooter riders are injured on their first trip, and with Los Angeles County leading the country in e-scooter availability, more and more accidents are being reported each day.
Scooter Injuries By The Numbers In Los Angeles NumbersAt Binder & Associates, our Encino, California scooter accident attorneys are keeping a close eye on the accident statistics that are associated with the popular devices, so we can provide the best representation available for those who are hurt using the transit method.
Medical records obtained from both the Los Angeles and Santa Monica UCLA hospitals reported that within the first year of the scooters’ arrival in the city — between September 2017 and August 2018 — 249 emergency room visits were associated with scooter accidents.
The list of reported injuries included:
- Bone fractures
- Dislocations
- Lacerated spleen
- Lung contusions
- Soft-tissue injuries
While this study did not include any fatalities from scooter accidents during that time, two patients were admitted to the intensive care unit because of their injuries.
What Are The Most Common Causes Of Scooter Accidents In Los Angeles?
There are innumerable ways riders can be injured in scooter accidents in Los Angeles, California, as inexperience and heavy traffic can make for a dangerous combination for anyone using the devices.
The UCLA medical records reported that over 91% of the riders’ injuries were caused by:
- Falling off the scooter
- Colliding with an object while riding the scooter
- Being struck by a vehicle while riding the scooter
The balance of the injuries, just over 8%, were pedestrians who:
- Collided with scooters
- Tripped over the scooters
- Were attempting to lift the scooters
Can Binder & Associates Help Me Recover From A Los Angeles Scooter Accident?
The Los Angeles scooter scene is the largest in the country, which means — based on the CDCs statistics — accidents are happening more here than anywhere else.
At Binder & Associates, our personal injury attorneys focus on providing the premier representation our clients need to recover from their scooter accidents by pursuing financial compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and the additional expenses necessary to fully heal.
If you have been injured in a scooter accident in Encino, California, contact our lawyers today to schedule a free consultation, and learn more about how we can successfully guide you through the legal process.
