E-scooter injury compensation claim lawyers
Getting around on an electric scooter, or ‘e-scooter,’ offers a fun, quick, and convenient way to travel, allowing you to bypass traffic and easily cover short distances.
The popularity of electric scooters is skyrocketing in Queensland. Unfortunately, the number of e-scooter crashes involving riders and pedestrians is also rising. Incidents of head injuries, upper and lower limb fractures, sprains and skin abrasions from e-scooter crashes are common.
Unlike motor vehicle accidents, there’s currently no Compulsory Third Party (CTP) insurance for e-scooters. This means there is no mandatory coverage for either riders or pedestrians injured in an e-scooter accident.
However, fair compensation is possible. If you’ve sustained e-scooter related injuries, whether as a rider or a pedestrian, you still might be eligible to claim personal injury compensation for your pain and suffering.
Try our 30-second compensation checker to see if you are eligible. Our no-win, no-fee guarantee backs all our personal injury claims.
How could a specialist electric scooter injury lawyer help?
TPIL Lawyers (TPIL) has been at the forefront of seeking personal injury claims for those involved in e-scooter accidents in Queensland even before Australia’s first shared e-scooter services were introduced to Brisbane in November 2018.
While a private or share-hire scooter does not carry CTP insurance, our specialist personal injury team may still be able to assist you with your e-scooter injury compensation claim.
Depending on the situation and place, you may be eligible to pursue a claim through other legal avenues, including:
- Workers Compensation, if the accident was work-related
- Claiming against the e-scooter manufacturer or hired sharing service provider
- The property owner or council where the accident occurred
- If involving a motor vehicle accident, the at-fault party’s CTP
With offices located in both Brisbane and the Gold Coast, our e-scooter injury lawyers are equipped to handle claims across all of Queensland.
Should I make a claim?
Even minor e-scooter accidents can be distressing. That’s why hiring an experienced lawyer for your e-scooter accident claim is crucial when you seek legal advice. After a serious accident, securing compensation is an essential step in getting your life back on track.
Your eligibility for e-scooter injury compensation, as well as the type of claim you can pursue, will depend on the specific details of your accident. Having a specialist e-scooter injury lawyer to provide you with legal guidance ensures you will better understand your rights and obligations. This gives you the best chance of obtaining compensation.
What can I claim for?
The complexities and long-term consequences of someone injured in an electric scooter accident frequently involve multiple types of damages. Depending on your circumstances, your e-scooter injury compensation claim could include:
- Pain and suffering
- Medical and hospital expenses (including in-home care)
- Rehabilitation and ongoing care costs
- Lost wages and superannuation loss
The circumstances in which your e-scooter injuries took place will help determine which type of electric scooter injury compensation is appropriate for your case. Consideration will also be given to how the personal injury has affected your standard of living.
Contact our e-scooter injury lawyers
TPIL Lawyers offer trusted guidance on e-scooter injury compensation and can help you understand how much you might receive. Our electric scooter injury lawyers will assist in calculating the compensation you’re entitled to, or you can get an estimate using our free compensation claim calculator.
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E-scooter injury compensation claim FAQs
We can understand being in an e-scooter accident can be scary and stressful. Therefore, we have generated a few simple steps to guide you on what to do in that situation. This ensures we have as much evidence as possible for your scooter accident injury claims.
- Stay calm and assess any personal injuries.
- Depending on the seriousness of injuries sustained, seek medical attention for any minor and serious injuries if needed.
- Document key details such as the date, time, and location of the accident.
- If possible, collect information from the other parties involved and any witnesses, including names, contact details, and vehicle information if a car was involved.
- Take photos of the electronic scooter accident scene from various angles to help illustrate what happened. This assists in establishing the at fault rider or if a motor vehicle was involved, the at fault driver.
- Report the accident to the police, especially if you can’t gather information from the other parties. This ensures there’s an official record of the incident. If the police are present, ask for the report number, the officer’s name, and their station.
Since e-scooters are classified as ‘personal mobility devices,’ they aren’t required to be registered or have CTP insurance. This means if an e-scooter hits you, the at fault rider may have to pay personal injury compensation.
However, this is not always the case. Multiple factors need to be considered before determining who might pay when you seek to claim compensation. By example:
- You may be able to make a workers’ compensation claim if you were the one operating the electronic scooter and were injured travelling to and from work or were commuting for work-related purposes.
- If you are the rider involved in the electric scooter accident and you have signed a waiver with a share-hire service company, you could still be eligible to make an e-scooter injury compensation claim.
- You may be able to file a common law claim through your compensation lawyer if you can demonstrate, for instance, that a mechanical defect in the e-scooter led to your injury or loss.
Once you share your story with your experienced electronic scooter injury lawyer who will need to know the specific circumstances of your case, you will have a much better understanding of what you are entitled to claim from them.
You have 3 years from the date you sustained your e-scooter injuries to begin your claim. However, you may be able to extend the deadline if you are eligible to file a WorkCover claim for workers’ compensation, covering your injuries and lost wages.
Don’t hesitate to reach out and contact us online, chat with us, or call 1800 958 498 to speak with a specialist electric scooter injury lawyer who can answer your questions or discuss examples of electric scooter injury claims. You can also use our compensation payout calculator to get a clearer idea of what you may be entitled to.
Any accidents involving electric scooters that have caused personal injury can be a distressing experience. The fallout from an e-scooter crash is a complex area of law. It’s essential to have reliable legal support to navigate the process smoothly.
While you might be able to manage some aspects of the claim independently, it’s not recommended. Working with a TPIL lawyer will help you maximise your compensation and improve the likelihood of a successful outcome.
- Our lawyers are dedicated to ensuring you feel comfortable and respected throughout the legal process. We provide personalised advice tailored to your specific circumstances, ensuring it’s clear and focused on your best interests.
- All of our cases come with a no-win, no-fee guarantee, which means we cover all outlays and associated claim costs. If, for any reason, you do not receive your compensation payout, you won’t need to repay those costs.
- With offices located in Brisbane and the Gold Coast, we are equipped to handle your e-scooter accident claim no matter where it occurred throughout Queensland. Even if your injuries are minor, you may still have the opportunity to file a claim.
If you’ve been involved in an e-scooter accident, contact us to discuss your claim options.
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