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Houston Electric Scooter Attorneys
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Electric scooters, also called e-scooters, have taken Texas by storm. While the City of Houston is still finalizing laws for more well-known companies, such as Byrd and Lime, local providers still offer electric scooter rentals and purchases that have resulted in severe accident injuries. If you or dear loved one are grappling with expensive injury bills, hire a Houston electric scooter accident lawyer as soon as possible.
An e-scooter accident injury case may involve more than one liable party and insurance company. These aspects and developing laws can make recovering the money you need from insurers a significant challenge. There are civil deadlines and notification requirements that apply to your case, too, which means you should act sooner than later.
Protect yourself before the insurance companies can offer you a lesser settlement for your losses. There are no attorneys’ fees if you select us to represent your case.
Houston E-Scooter Laws
Electric scooters (e-scooters) in Texas are typically classified as motor-assisted scooters. These are defined as vehicles that have:
- Two wheels.
- Handlebars.
- A floorboard or seat for the operator.
- An electric motor that doesn’t exceed 750 watts (about 1 horsepower).
Riders in Houston must be at least 16 years old. Helmets are recommended but not required for riders.
E-scooters are allowed on streets with speed limits of 35 mph or less. Riders should use bike lanes where available.
Riding on sidewalks is prohibited, especially in busy pedestrian areas like downtown Houston. E-scooters must be parked in designated areas or zones and should not obstruct pedestrian pathways, driveways, or entrances to buildings.
The maximum speed limit for e-scooters in Houston is 15 mph.
We Represent E-Scooter Injury Victims When Someone Else Causes Their Injuries
Like any open-air motorized vehicle, there is less protection between the rider and the roadway. When an accident occurs, the injuries that you experience may be traumatic due to the exposure you face. However, this assertion does not mean that another person’s negligence should have injured you.
Your Houston electric scooter accident lawyer at The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja will investigate the cause of your accident to prove negligent acts involving:
- Reckless or careless motorists
- Distracted driving and speeding
- Not looking before opening a door
- Failing to yield to the driver with the right of way
- Unsafe roads and parking lots
- Malfunctioning or poorly maintained scooter rentals
- Malfunctioning or poorly maintained safety gear
- Other negligent causes of your scooter accident
You must report your scooter accident to the police as soon as possible and retain a copy of the accident report if you can physically do so. The next step is to contact our Houston electric scooter accident lawyers at The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja. We will protect your civil rights and liberties after an accident to receive the compensation to which Texas laws entitle you.
Find a Houston Electric Scooter Accident Lawyer to Help You
The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja will represent your case with compassion and responsive legal care. You and your loved one’s recovery and civil justice are our top priorities. If you need legal answers, schedule a free case evaluation now with our firm by messaging us online or calling (713) 561-5454.
You Deserve a Civil Award for Accident Injuries Caused by Negligence
The amount of money that it can take to restore your life to as whole as possible before the accident is far too much for some people to bear. Besides, Texas laws assert your rights to compensation when someone else negligently causes your accident injuries. As such, it is reasonable for you to conclude that you should NOT be responsible for affording these losses.
Hire a Houston electronic scooter accident lawyer at The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja to help you fight for the financial compensation that helps you pay for:
- Current medical bills
- Future medical costs
- Lost wages and benefits
- Future lost earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Lost enjoyment of life
- Wrongful death awards
- Punitive damages
- Other civil awards as applicable
While every injury victim can’t document their cases, there may be benefits of doing so if you can. Most importantly, make sure that you keep copies of your receipts related to accident expenses, including prescriptions, doctors’ bills, transportation to doctors’ visits costs, invoices, and insurance letters. These items can become evidence that proves the above-referenced losses.
A Houston Electric Scooter Accident Lawyer Will Prove Your Damages
In legal language, damages describe the financial losses you have suffered. If you hire The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja to represent your case, we will provide ongoing analysis and review of your current, ongoing, and future damages to include them in your settlement demand. This strategy allows you to focus on wellness and recovery while we handle the legal fight on your behalf.
Be Aware of Civil Deadlines That Apply to Your Case
Texas state limits the timeline by which you have to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit, such as an electric scooter accident. As such, you have up to two (2) years from the date of your injury to file a claim. Missing this deadline will negatively impact the ability to collect a civil award.
Other Civil Deadlines May Apply
Other deadlines may apply as well, especially if your accident involves a government entity or an uninsured/underinsured motorist. Sometimes, these individuals’ involvement is not apparent until your Houston electric scooter accident lawyer conducts a more in-depth investigation. Rather than leave things to chance and best guesses, get legal help as soon as possible to avoid accidentally missing your opportunity.
If You Missed Texas’ Statute of Limitations
There are exceptions to every rule. Even if you think the statute of limitations surpassed your case, contact The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja to determine if you are barred from filing a claim. Your Houston electric scooter accident lawyer will ensure that you get the answers you need when mitigating circumstances prevailed.
Get Help After a Houston E-Scooter Accident Injury
Getting back on your feet after an electric scooter accident in Houston can be a challenge. While the laws may entitle you to compensation, the insurance company and their lawyers may see things differently. Instead, fight back against their tactics by hiring a Houston electric scooter accident lawyer representing your rights.
No Upfront Attorneys’ Fees Until We Win Your Case
The Law Offices of Omar Khawaja takes cases on contingency fees. Instead of demanding a traditional retainer, we are more flexible regarding payment for our time and resources. If you do not win your case, our legal team does not get paid.
Real Injuries. Real Results.
We Have the Experience You Can Rely On
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$15 Million Dram Shop Liability
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$4.9 Million Pedestrian Accident
Our team represented an individual who was injured in a pedestrian accident.
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$3 Million Truck Accident
Our team represented an individual who was rear-ended by a commercial truck.
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$1.2 Million Sexual Assault
Our team represented an individual who was sexually assaulted at an apartment complex due to negligent security.
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$1 Million Rear-End Collision
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$675,000 Dangerous Property
Our team represented our client against a commercial property owner who failed to warn our client (their tenant) of an unreasonably dangerous condition.