San Francisco Scooter Injury Attorneys
Cartwright - September 10, 2020 -
Scooters are a great way to get around the City of San Francisco, but they also leave you exceptionally vulnerable to life-threatening injuries in traffic accidents. When it comes down to you and the negligent motorist who caused the accident, you’re far more likely to be seriously injured.
There is arguably no more beautiful city than San Francisco to tool around on a scooter in. Unfortunately, however, scooter accidents on our hectic streets happen, and they tend to be exceedingly dangerous. If someone else’s negligence causes you to be injured in a scooter accident, consult with a dedicated San Francisco scooter injury attorney today.
You and Your Scooter
Whether you’re renting a scooter or taking your own out on the roads, a scooter allows you the freedom to motor around with a minimal carbon footprint and no need to worry about parking in a city that famously lacks adequate parking. When other motorists, however, fail to uphold their responsibility to share the roads safely with everyone who travels on them, it leaves you at a far greater risk of sustaining a serious injury in a scooter accident. The streets of San Francisco are well known for their hills and views, but this geographic element can also make accidents, including scooter accidents, more likely (when motorists fail to safely factor in the attendant reduction in visibility).
Motorist Negligence
When you’re out on a scooter, safety is naturally your primary concern, but negligent motorists are out there, and dangerous scooter accidents happen. It’s important to recognize that the vast size and weight discrepancy between other vehicles and your scooter – and the fact that you have no vehicular shell to protect you on your scooter – mean that you are far more likely to be seriously injured in a traffic accident than are the occupants of the other vehicle. While no two scooter crashes are exactly the same, there are several causes that commonly apply, including:
- Driver Negligence – Driver negligence can include excessive speed, aggression, impairment, distraction (smartphones are the most common and dangerous culprit), exhaustion, and much more.
- Drivers Who Follow Too Closely – When a motorist follows too closely behind a scooter, it greatly increases the odds that the driver will crash into the scooter in the event of a sudden stop (which can happen at any time for any number of reasons).
- Drivers Who Fail to Check Their Blind spots – Drivers are responsible for checking their blind spots before leaving their lanes, and when they fail to do so, anyone traveling within one of their blind spots can be seriously injured.
An Experienced San Francisco Scooter Injury Attorney Can Help
If a negligent motorist leaves you injured in a scooter accident, the dedicated San Francisco scooter injury attorneys at The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc., have the experience, resources, and knowledge to skillfully guide your claim toward a resolution that favors you and your rights. Your case matters, so please don’t hesitate to contact us online or call us at (415) 851-6486 to learn more today.
Scooters are a great way to get around the City of San Francisco, but they also leave you exceptionally vulnerable to life-threatening injuries in traffic accidents. When it comes down to you and the negligent motorist who caused the accident, you’re far more likely to be seriously injured.
There is arguably no more beautiful city than San Francisco to tool around on a scooter in. Unfortunately, however, scooter accidents on our hectic streets happen, and they tend to be exceedingly dangerous. If someone else’s negligence causes you to be injured in a scooter accident, consult with a dedicated San Francisco scooter injury attorney today.
You and Your Scooter
Whether you’re renting a scooter or taking your own out on the roads, a scooter allows you the freedom to motor around with a minimal carbon footprint and no need to worry about parking in a city that famously lacks adequate parking. When other motorists, however, fail to uphold their responsibility to share the roads safely with everyone who travels on them, it leaves you at a far greater risk of sustaining a serious injury in a scooter accident. The streets of San Francisco are well known for their hills and views, but this geographic element can also make accidents, including scooter accidents, more likely (when motorists fail to safely factor in the attendant reduction in visibility).
Motorist Negligence
When you’re out on a scooter, safety is naturally your primary concern, but negligent motorists are out there, and dangerous scooter accidents happen. It’s important to recognize that the vast size and weight discrepancy between other vehicles and your scooter – and the fact that you have no vehicular shell to protect you on your scooter – mean that you are far more likely to be seriously injured in a traffic accident than are the occupants of the other vehicle. While no two scooter crashes are exactly the same, there are several causes that commonly apply, including:
- Driver Negligence – Driver negligence can include excessive speed, aggression, impairment, distraction (smartphones are the most common and dangerous culprit), exhaustion, and much more.
- Drivers Who Follow Too Closely – When a motorist follows too closely behind a scooter, it greatly increases the odds that the driver will crash into the scooter in the event of a sudden stop (which can happen at any time for any number of reasons).
- Drivers Who Fail to Check Their Blind spots – Drivers are responsible for checking their blind spots before leaving their lanes, and when they fail to do so, anyone traveling within one of their blind spots can be seriously injured.
An Experienced San Francisco Scooter Injury Attorney Can Help
If a negligent motorist leaves you injured in a scooter accident, the dedicated San Francisco scooter injury attorneys at The Cartwright Law Firm, Inc., have the experience, resources, and knowledge to skillfully guide your claim toward a resolution that favors you and your rights. Your case matters, so please don’t hesitate to contact us online or call us at (415) 851-6486 to learn more today.
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