[04-16-2023] Orange County, CA – Scooter Crash Injured One Person in Newport Beach

A scooter crash injured one person in Newport Beach on Sunday afternoon, April 16, 2023.

According to the Newport Beach Police Department, the crash happened around 3:55 p.m. near 32nd Street along Newport Boulevard.

A scooter driver was struck by another vehicle and suffered significant injuries.

The victim was taken to a local hospital by the Newport Beach Fire Department.

The other vehicle’s occupants remained at the scene to cooperate with authorities in the investigation.

Trustworthy Newport Beach Scooter Accident Lawyers

Dealing with your insurance company after a scooter accident can be painful. It’s possible that you’re too preoccupied with recovering from your injuries and making up for lost time at work to consider legal matters. It may also be challenging to determine faults or locate the perpetrator.

If you’ve been injured in a scooter accident and are considering hiring a lawyer, you might be concerned about the costs involved. Fortunately, almost no personal injury lawyers require cash upfront. The lawyers take these cases on a contingency fee basis.

You can trust our Newport Beach scooter accident lawyers at Arash Law, headed by Arash Khorsandi, Esq., to help you navigate the legal system and meet all deadlines. We can ensure the insurance company doesn’t take advantage of you during the settlement process.

Schedule a no-cost consultation with our legal team through our website’s “Do I Have a Case?” online form or dial (888) 488-1391.

What to Do After a Scooter Accident

After getting hit while riding a scooter, it can be challenging to think straight, especially if you’ve been hurt. However, the outcome of your claim against the negligent party depends on what you say and do at the accident scene. You can protect your personal injury claim value by following these tips:

• Call 911 immediately, especially if you or a loved one is hurt in a scooter collision. Authorities can conduct witness interviews and collect data for a report.
• When communicating with authorities or an insurance company, it is essential to be clear and avoid making assumptions.
• Don’t admit wrongdoing, not even to the police. Insurance companies may use such actions as evidence to reject victims’ claims.
• Find professional medical assistance immediately. Get to the clinic or your regular doctor’s office immediately. Injuries may be treated less severely if treated promptly.
• A copy of the police report, your medical bills, the other driver’s contact information, your injury treatment plans, and any other paperwork related to the accident should be prepared.
• Contact the appropriate authorities to obtain a copy of the police report.
• Alternatively, you can use our online form. We will process your request as soon as we can access the report.
• Get free guidance on making the most of your insurance claim from a trusted California scooter accident lawyer.

Scooter Accident Statistics

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), a growing proportion of traffic fatalities are caused by powered two- and three-wheeled vehicles like motorcycles, mopeds, scooters, and electric bikes (e-bikes).

The Consumer Product Safety Commission reported that the number of injuries caused by these devices increased by 127% between 2017 and 2021, reaching 77,200, and the number of fatalities linked to their use increased from 5 to 48. With 68 fatalities, e-scooters experienced the highest percentage increase in injuries during the same period.

The majority of ER visits involved consumer-owned e-scooters (56%), but incidents involving rented e-scooters were not far behind (44%) in frequency.

A recent UCLA study found that fractures and head injuries are common among e-scooter accident victims, necessitating emergency room treatment. Between September 1, 2017, and August 31, 2018, 249 patients treated at UCLA Health’s two hospitals, Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and UCLA Medical Center, Santa Monica, provided data for the study.

Researchers were able to compare data before and after introducing shareable e-scooters in 2020 by treating 1,354 injured patients at 180 UCLA outpatient clinics, UCLA Health emergency departments, and urgent care facilities over a longer period, from January 1, 2014, to May 14, 2020.