[08-27-2022] Los Angeles County, CA – An Electric Scooter Crash Injures One in LA

According to the LAPD, Luis L. was dragged 25 feet after a hit-and-run electric scooter accident involving a vehicle in Los Angeles on Saturday evening, August 27, 2022.

The accident happened around 9 p.m. on Fickett Street near Boulder Street.

Local authorities said Lopez lost his balance while riding an electric scooter. Unfortunately, he was hit by a white van, unconscious on the ground, dragged for about 25 feet, and then freed.

Lopez was severely injured and taken to the hospital. He was given a stable condition rating, and a full recovery is anticipated.

Hit-and-Run Electric Scooter Accident Statistics

The acceptance of electric scooters has grown recently in California. Electric scooters are becoming increasingly well-liked as an affordable and practical form of transportation. On the other hand, accidents involving electric scooters are happening more frequently.

This incident involved a hit-and-run driver. Accidental hit-and-runs are forbidden. The California Vehicle Code mandates that drivers stop at the scene of an accident, even if there has only been property damage and no injuries. If a car strikes you but does not stop, it counts as a crime, and you are the victim. The driver is charged with a crime.

Unfortunately, hit-and-run incidents are still frequent in this country. At least one hit-and-run accident happens every 60 minutes in the United States.

Approximately 249 emergency room visits related to standing electric scooters occurred between September 1, 2017, and August 1, 2018, based on medical records from two UCLA hospitals in Los Angeles and Santa Monica. Most patients were run over by cars or fell off their electric scooters.

Hit-and-run drivers often flee the scene for a variety of reasons. They might be impaired by drugs or alcohol, ineligible for insurance, uninsured, or illegal immigrants.

Los Angeles County Electric Scooter Accident Attorney for Hit-and-Run Victims

Returning to your everyday life after sustaining severe injuries in an electric scooter accident can be difficult. As the accident may impact all facets of your life, including family, employment, and finances, it may feel overwhelming and stressful.

The victim is urged to submit a personal injury claim with the aid of an attorney while awaiting the findings of the official investigation. By filing a personal injury claim, the victim can pursue financial compensation for the harm (such as lost wages, discomfort, and mental anguish) brought on by accident.

Attorneys can be the victims’ compassionate and helpful legal advocates during this trying time. They will tenaciously defend their client’s rights and best interests while also seeing that the negligent party is made to bear the consequences of their actions.

You risk losing your legal rights if you don’t consult a qualified personal injury lawyer immediately. Your recovery depends on hiring legal counsel as soon as possible after any accident, including an e-scooter.

Speaking with a knowledgeable person has no risk. At no cost to you, Arash Law’s skilled Los Angeles County electric scooter accident attorneys will examine your case’s facts without charging you. Call Arash Law at (888) 488-1391 to arrange your free consultation with one of our experienced lawyers, or get in touch immediately.