A 28-year-old man was convicted for riding a Bird electric scooter while under the influence on Wednesday.
The man was riding the scooter on a sidewalk in West Los Angeles when he knocked over a pedestrian and immediately fled the scene of the crime.
Police found him at a nearby apartment building with a blood-alcohol level that was over three times the legal limit.
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Many are unaware of the legalities surrounding the largely popular electric scooters. Riding a Bird scooter while under the influence has similar consequences as driving a car while under the influence.
If you were injured by a drunk electric scooter rider, you are entitled to pursue compensation as a result of their negligence. Pedestrians are extremely vulnerable to electric scooter riders. When the operator of an electric scooter chooses to break safety laws, people can get seriously injured.
Proving the rider was acting negligently can be difficult with new and developing laws surrounding electric scooters. At Bergener Mirejovsky, we want to hear your case and offer you free advice without obligations to enter into a further agreement.
Handling an electric scooter case on your own can be very difficult and cause you a great amount of stress. Our team of electric scooter attorneys is here to evaluate your claim and help you reach the outcome you desire.
You deserve the maximum compensation you are entitled to receiving. The liable party’s insurance company will likely try to minimize your case in order to lessen your settlement. We will fight against such actions to make sure you get what’s fair.
If you are uncertain whether your case is valid, we can alleviate some of your confusion when you call 1-800-881-2021 for a complimentary strategy session. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer any questions or concerns you have about pursuing an electric scooter claim.