Personal Injury Attorneys
California E-Scooter Accident Lawyers (Bird & Lime)
Shared e-scooters and e-bikes from companies like Bird and Lime have filled California sidewalks and streets, and with them has come a wave of serious injuries. These crashes are legally complex because fault can lie with a careless driver, the scooter company, a defective scooter, or a hazardous roadway. At Mousavi Law, we untangle who is responsible and pursue every party that contributed to your injuries.
What We Handle
Common Causes & Scenarios
Negligent Drivers
Many e-scooter injuries happen when a car, truck, or rideshare driver fails to see or yield to a rider. Because scooters offer no protection, these collisions often cause serious injuries even at low speed.
Defective or Poorly Maintained Scooters
Faulty brakes, stuck throttles, cracked frames, and worn tires can cause a rider to lose control. The scooter-share company and the manufacturer may be liable for putting a dangerous device on the street.
Dangerous Road and Sidewalk Conditions
Small scooter wheels are easily caught by potholes, cracks, and uneven pavement. When a public agency fails to maintain a safe surface, it may share responsibility for the crash.
Improperly Parked Scooters
Scooters left across sidewalks and walkways create tripping hazards for pedestrians, including those with disabilities. The rider who dumped it and the company may both bear responsibility.
Pedestrian Impacts
Riders speeding on crowded sidewalks can strike and injure pedestrians. In those cases, we represent the injured pedestrian and pursue the rider and any other responsible parties.
Lack of Rider Guidance
Riders are often dropped onto unfamiliar devices with little instruction and no helmet. When inadequate safety measures contribute to an injury, the company's practices come into question.
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No Fee Unless We Win
We take e-scooter injury cases on contingency and advance the costs of investigation. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
We Find Every Liable Party
These cases often involve multiple defendants. We pursue negligent drivers, scooter companies, manufacturers, and public agencies to maximize the compensation available to you.
Personal Attention
We handle the arbitration clauses and corporate defense tactics so you don't have to. You work directly with an attorney focused on your recovery.
Attorney-Led Representation
Counsel is assigned to every case, even in pre-litigation.
Selective Case Acceptance
We accept fewer matters to maintain focus and precision.
Strategy Over Volume
Decisions are deliberate, not automated.
Arvin Mousavi
Founding Attorney
Arvin Mousavi founded Mousavi Law Firm after beginning his career at Simpson Thacher & Bartlett, a Vault 10 firm representing Fortune 500 companies. He left big law to put that training to work for consumers and injury victims, with attorney-led representation on every case.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can be held liable for an e-scooter accident in California?
Depending on how the crash happened, several parties may be liable: a negligent driver who struck the rider, the scooter-share company for a poorly maintained or defective scooter, the manufacturer of a defective component, or a government agency responsible for a dangerous road or sidewalk condition. We investigate every angle to identify all responsible parties.
Does the app's user agreement stop me from suing the scooter company?
Companies like Bird and Lime include arbitration clauses and liability waivers in their user agreements, and they will often try to enforce them. These provisions are not always enforceable, especially where a defect or the company's own negligence caused the injury. An attorney can review the agreement and the facts to determine your best path to recovery.
How long do I have to file an e-scooter accident claim in California?
You generally have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit in California under Code of Civil Procedure section 335.1. If a government entity is responsible for a dangerous road condition, a claim may be due within six months, so it is important to act quickly to preserve your rights.
What if a defective scooter caused my crash?
If the scooter's brakes failed, the throttle stuck, the handlebars broke, or another defect caused the crash, the scooter-share company and the manufacturer may be strictly liable under product liability law. Preserving the scooter identification, ride records, and photos is important, so document everything you can and contact an attorney promptly.
What if I was partly at fault for the e-scooter accident?
California follows pure comparative negligence, so you can still recover even if you were partly at fault, with your compensation reduced by your percentage of fault. Many riders assume a claim is hopeless when they share some blame, but that is often not the case, and it is worth having an attorney evaluate the facts.
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