How Micromobility Programs Can Affect Car Accidents

Many cities across the country are seeing a rise in the use of smaller, lighter personal vehicles such as e-scooters, bicycles, e-bikes, and motorcycles. Part of this trend may be because these vehicles use less gasoline (or no gasoline), making them more economical and better for the environment. Users also now have access to e-scooter and e-bike sharing in some cities, allowing for greater access.

Yamaha_DT125D-300x225

All of this raises some questions: How do micromobility vehicles affect car accident risks? If you’re in a collision with someone on a rented bike, e-scooter, or other vehicle, what is the insurance process like?

Let’s explore some answers.

What Are the Dangers of Micromobility Programs?

The accident rate for e-scooters alone is 14.3 per 100,000 rides, with half of these injuries being brain injuries. While micromobility programs are popular, there is growing frustration from drivers about the use of these modes of transportation, especially when they share the road with cars.

  • The technology is new. Drivers and the users of the new technology are still adjusting. This can mean drivers aren’t always looking for e-scooters, e-bikes, or rental bikes on the road.
  • There’s more traffic. With micromobility programs, it’s easy to rent a small electric vehicle, and this can create more traffic on streets. In addition, special trucks need to transport the smaller vehicles back to rental stations after customers are done with them. This can potentially cause more congestion and a greater risk of accidents.
  • Different cities have different rules. Some cities require e-bike, bike, and e-scooter users to use bike lanes. Others have rules about using sidewalks or even where rentals can be dropped off. This can create confusion for travelers who may be familiar with another set of rules.
  • Riders don’t always follow the rules. Riders on e-bikes, bikes, e-scooters, and similar types of transportation are more vulnerable than passenger car occupants in an accident. Not wearing helmets, riding under the influence, and otherwise disobeying the rules set out by rental companies or the rules of the road can make it especially easy to sustain serious injury for riders.

What Happens If I’m In an Accident?

Being in an accident with a rental bike, e-scooter, e-bike, or other type of micromobility vehicle can be a challenge, whether you’re a rider or a motorist. Both riders and motorists have found rental companies reluctant to pay for serious injury and car insurance providers do not always have clear rules for these new types of transport, which can lead to driver confusion when it’s time to make a claim.

If you have been injured in a collision involving a micromobility vehicle, and your injuries were caused by negligence, you may be able to file a legal claim and seek compensation for the many bills you may be facing after your injury. Even if your injuries were not caused by negligence, it can be valuable to speak to a personal injury attorney because the insurance process can be complicated.

If your car accident took place in Miami, Homestead, Hollywood, or the surrounding areas, you can always call Flaxman Law Group at 866-352-9626 or contact us online. Our legal team has been helping South Florida residents seek compensation after their car accidents for decades. We’re ready to negotiate or to take cases before the courts if that’s the best way to secure compensation. Our approach has allowed us to recover over $100 million on behalf of our clients. Your first consultation with Flaxman Law Group is free and comes with no obligation, so if you’ve been injured reach out to us to find out whether you may have a claim.

Client Reviews
★★★★★
Mr. Flaxman is highly skilled and very pleasant to work with. He communicated with me at every step in the process, and clearly presented information relating to my case. To anyone considering retaining his firm, I highly recommend him. Clara Barman
★★★★★
THE BEST. Honest, very knowledgeable, fast and easy. has helped me in numerous situations and has never failed me. Joe Gee
★★★★★
Charlie is a very skilled attorney that advocates hard for his clients. But the best part is he is an all around great guy. He cares about helping and doing what is right for people and his community. And he is not afraid to fight against those who do wrong or against threats to our world. He is fluent in Spanish as well. Do yourself a favor and call him. Andy
★★★★★
I had a lawyer on another case and I never spoke to the lawyer and I hated that I never knew what was going on in my case. Mr. Flaxman was in constant communication with me, explained everything to me, and his staff was really great too. My phone calls were always returned immediately. It was refreshing to be able to speak to my attorney personally. I would HIGHLY recommend Mr. Flaxman as an attorney to anyone who has been in an accident. Gloria
★★★★★
I found Mr. Flaxman to be an excellent attorney for my personal injury case. This is actually the second time I have used him and he really represented my interests. He explained everything thoroughly and he was very available for my questions. Carol
Contact Information