Electric Scooter Accident Settlement Amounts (Lime, Bird)

Electric scooter accidents have surged as rental scooters from companies like Lime, Bird, and Spin have become ubiquitous in cities across the country. E-scooter riders face unique risks including defective scooters, poorly maintained roads, and collisions with motor vehicles.

Average Settlement Amounts

Minor injuries such as road rash settle for $5,000 to $25,000. Moderate injuries including fractures settle for $20,000 to $100,000. Serious injuries such as TBI settle for $75,000 to $500,000. Catastrophic injuries settle for $250,000 to $2,000,000 or more.

Common E-Scooter Injuries

Head injuries and concussions are the most common serious injury. Wrist and arm fractures from falling. Facial injuries from forward falls. Road rash and skin abrasions. Ankle and leg fractures. Dental injuries.

Liability in E-Scooter Accidents

Liability depends on the cause of the accident. If a motor vehicle hit you, the driver's auto insurance covers your claim. If the scooter was defective, the scooter company may be liable under product liability. If a road hazard caused the crash, the city or property owner may be liable. If another scooter rider caused the accident, their personal liability may apply.

Scooter Company Liability

Scooter rental companies like Lime and Bird may be liable if the scooter had a mechanical defect, the brakes were not functioning properly, the scooter was not properly maintained, or the company failed to warn about known hazards.

Most scooter rental agreements include arbitration clauses and liability waivers. However, these waivers may not be enforceable in all situations, particularly for product defect claims.

Conclusion

E-scooter accident settlements range from $5,000 to $2,000,000 depending on injury severity and the liable party. Multiple parties may share liability in e-scooter accidents.

Use our free settlement calculator to estimate what your e-scooter accident case might be worth.