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Mr. Trotz has handled personal injury cases involving car accidents, trucking accidents, slip and fall, premises liability, and negligent security. Each and every day, Mr. Trotz represents those who have been injured through no fault of their own, and many of his clients have sustained traumatic, catastrophic and life-altering injuries.
For over 30 years, NST Law has represented injured accident victims in the Nashville area. We’re here to help you seek compensation after your electric scooter accident. Our dynamic legal team includes dozens of attorneys and more than 130 support staff who are uniquely qualified to handle your electric scooter accident case.
We’ve recovered over $2 billion in total settlements and verdicts for our clients, including those involved in electric scooter accidents. This experience has allowed us to develop an in-depth understanding of Nashville’s legal landscape and how it affects electric scooter accident claims.
Our prime location in the heart of Nashville is just minutes from the city’s many courthouses, including the Nashville Municipal Courthouse, the Tennessee Supreme Court, and the Davidson County Chancery Court. As new developments arise in your case, we’ll be ready to take swift and decisive action on your behalf.
Electric scooters have recently become a popular form of transportation in Nashville, but they can pose a serious risk of injury. If you or someone you love has been injured in an electric scooter accident, an experienced electric scooter accident lawyer in Nashville can help you explore your legal options and pursue financial compensation. Contact NST Law today for a free consultation.
Bird, Lime, and other electric scooter rental companies have been taking Nashville by storm since their introduction to the city in 2018. Their status as eco-friendly and affordable transportation options has made them popular for commuters, visitors, and locals alike. However, this newfound ease of travel comes at a cost. Electric scooter accidents can be life-threatening, and victims of these accidents often require legal representation.
You may be entitled to compensation if you or someone you love has been injured in an electric scooter accident caused by someone else. At NST Law, our experienced electric scooter accident lawyers in Nashville are dedicated to helping you understand your legal rights and advocating for maximum compensation.
Electric scooters bring a unique set of risks to the streets of Nashville. Soon after they were introduced to the city in 2018, accident reports began flooding in. In April 2019 alone, the Nashville Fire Department responded to 43 calls involving electric scooter injuries.
While it is impossible to pin blame on any one factor, several contributing factors have emerged. Poor road conditions in the city, such as crumbling pavement and potholes, make electric scooter riding particularly dangerous in some areas. Traffic congestion on busy streets such as Broadway, Rosa L. Parks Boulevard, Demonbreun Street, and Charlotte Avenue—especially during rush hour—also poses a major risk to electric scooter riders.
In many cases, negligent behaviors on the part of drivers and riders contribute to electric scooter accidents. Distracted driving, failing to follow the rules of the road, and riding under the influence of drugs or alcohol can all increase the chances of an accident. Sometimes, drivers of larger vehicles such as trucks and buses cannot see electric scooters or react quickly enough to their presence.
At NST Law, we know that every electric scooter accident is unique, meaning your case requires a customized approach to succeed. That’s why our personal injury law firm takes a tailored approach to every electric scooter accident case.
We deeply understand the risks, regulations, and ordinances involved with electric scooter use in Nashville. We use this knowledge to craft an effective strategy for your case. Since this technology was introduced to the Nashville area in 2018, we’ve stayed abreast of the latest developments in this new area of the law. This makes us particularly well-suited to handling cases involving electric scooters in the Nashville area.
Navigating the legal process after an electric scooter accident can be taxing. As you juggle medical bills, physical pain, back-to-back doctor appointments, and missed work, the last thing you want to deal with is a legal claim. But with the help of NST Law, you don’t have to do it alone.
The first step in seeking compensation after an electric scooter accident is to consult with our reputable electric scooter accident lawyers in Nashville. During this free initial consultation, we will discuss the details of your case and help you determine if it is worth pursuing. Electric scooter accidents are subject to a one-year deadline for filing suit, known as the statute of limitations, so it’s important to complete this step as soon as possible.
If we mutually agree to pursue legal action, we will begin investigating and collecting evidence on your behalf. This may involve gathering medical records, interviewing witnesses, and reviewing traffic camera footage. We will also submit a demand letter to the party responsible for your injury or their insurance company, outlining the basis of your case and demanding compensation.
In some cases, we may secure a settlement without going to court. However, our experienced trial attorneys are prepared to represent you in court if negotiations fail.
Nashville’s local scooter regulations dictate where and how riders can operate electric scooters in the city. Riders must be at least 18 and hold a valid driver’s license, and only one person can ride the scooter at a time. Riders are prohibited from riding electric scooters on the sidewalk within the city’s business districts, including downtown, areas with businesses such as Gallatin Pike, and many of East Nashville’s tourist hotspots.
Furthermore, riders must obey all traffic laws like any other vehicle. At the same time, motor vehicle drivers must practice due care when interacting with scooters.
When a scooter accident occurs in Nashville, these rules may come into play. Scooter accidents are often attributed to shared liability, with riders, scooter companies, and motor vehicle drivers all holding some degree of responsibility for the accident. A driver or rider failing to abide by the city ordinances may be held liable for any resulting damages, while a scooter company may be liable for failing to meet its duty of reasonable care to riders.
For example, if a scooter malfunctions due to an equipment failure, but the rider was speeding before the accident, the rider and scooter company may share liability. Or if a motor vehicle driver and a scooter rider were both distracted by their phones before colliding, both may be held responsible under Tenn. Code Ann. § 20-1-119, Tennessee’s comparative fault law.
Tennessee’s comparative fault law allows injury victims to receive compensation if their share of the fault is lower than 50 percent. This law states that if a victim is partially responsible for the accident, their compensation will be decreased in proportion to their share of the blame.
If you have been injured in an electric scooter accident in Nashville, you may be eligible for several different types of compensation. Injured riders are entitled to recover economic damages. These may include the following:
You may also be eligible to recover non-economic damages, which compensate for the harder-to-quantify effects on your life. These losses include the following:
Our experienced attorneys can evaluate your damages and determine a fair settlement amount.
At NST Law, our commitment to safety extends beyond advocating for those injured in electric scooter accidents. We are dedicated to promoting safe riding and reducing the number of accidents on Nashville roads. We encourage both riders and drivers to play an active role in preventing accidents by following the rules of the road and practicing safe riding behaviors.
Here are a few basic rules and expectations to consider:
Under Nashville law, riders should also avoid operating a scooter on the sidewalk along a highway within 600 feet of:
In many cases, it’s simply best to avoid riding on the sidewalk altogether.
Treating the scooter like a bicycle is a good idea whether you ride on the road or the sidewalk. Practice any safety precautions that a bicyclist must follow. For example, city ordinances require you to offer pedestrians an audible warning before passing them. You may also want to use hand signals to warn drivers of your next move while on the road. Similarly, drivers must always be aware of their surroundings and be mindful of electric scooters when navigating the roads. Pedestrians should also exercise caution and vigilance in areas where sidewalk riding is permitted.
The city of Nashville has taken some measures to improve road safety for scooter riders, including limiting the number of scooters deployed in the city at any given time. However, there is still more work to do. In the meantime, it’s up to all of us to do our part in keeping our roads safe for electric scooter riders, pedestrians, and motorists alike.
Scooter accidents can have life-altering consequences, but you don’t have to face them alone. You have a trusted legal partner in NST Law. Our experienced attorneys are Champions for the Injured with a deep understanding of the nuances of Nashville electric scooter accident cases, and we are ready to fight for you.
If you or someone you love has been injured in an electric scooter accident in Nashville, contact NST Law today at 800-529-4004 for a free consultation. We work on a contingency basis, meaning we only get paid if we recover compensation for you, and there are no upfront costs for our services.
Contact us for a free consultation now so that we can review your case and decide how we can best help you.
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