What to Do to Protect Your Rights
Over the past decade, e-scooters have swept the nation. They offer a convenient way to get just about anywhere, but they can also be dangerous. The scooter may be poorly maintained, causing it to malfunction and crash. Furthermore, as with motorcycles, you can get into accidents with motorists who simply aren’t watching out for you, even though you have the right of way. In the aftermath of an e-scooter accident, the steps you take can make a big difference in your health and legal rights.
What Should You Do Immediately After an E-Scooter Accident?
After a scooter accident, as with any personal injury, your first concern should always be your health and safety. If you can do so without putting yourself in further jeopardy or aggravating your injuries, get off the road. Do a self-assessment. If you’ve suffered a head, neck, or back injury, don’t try to get up. Wait until emergency personnel arrive. Even if you can walk away under your own power, you should seek medical attention as soon as possible, either by going to a hospital emergency room or urgent care facility, or by seeing your primary care physician.
When you get medical care, make certain you tell the nurse or doctor about anything that seems out of the ordinary. Don’t focus on the obvious injuries, such as a broken bone, and neglect to mention your stiff neck or sore shoulder. Such symptoms may be important to any legal claims you might bring later. Ask doctors to put everything in writing.
If you can safely do so, get contact information from everyone involved in the accident, as well as all potential witnesses. Recording names, addresses, and email addresses will help your attorney get in touch with them when preparing your case.
Additionally, if you can, take pictures of anything related to the accident, including your injuries, injuries suffered by other parties, all vehicle damage, the location of the accident, the weather, and road conditions. Using the camera on your phone is fine.
Finally, as soon as possible, contact an experienced attorney, so that your legal rights are fully protected.
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