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What are eScooter Accident Claims?

Whilst it is currently illegal, it is an everyday sight to see people riding their E-Scooters on the roads and pavements of Ireland. Unfortunately, the number of accidents involving E-Scooters has sky-rocketed. Due to the very limited protection afforded to E-Scooter riders, the injuries suffered when an accident happens can be devastating. E-Scooters can reach high speeds and have only limited braking capacity. They are virtually silent so are more likely to be involved in an accident. Riders often do not wear helmets or protective gear. Common injuries include head and brain injuries and severe fractures. Regrettably, the number of fatalities is rising in line with E-Scooter use.

What other road accidents can you claim for?

If the accident was caused, or partly caused, by someone else, you are entitled to make a claim for compensation for your injuries and financial losses. Our highly experienced solicitors are experts in helping vulnerable road users seriously injured in accidents to claim the maximum possible compensation. It may not be another driver that was to blame – your accident could be due to a pedestrian, a diesel spill on the road or a pothole. Contact us to discuss claiming compensation for your injuries.

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What types of accidents does it cover?

E-Scooters can reach speeds of up to 30 miles per hour (mph), and perhaps even higher depending upon the model. Therefore, when they are being used by an inexperienced rider, they can potentially be very dangerous. While there are many possible ways that someone could be injured in a scooter accident, certain accident types are more likely to occur than others. However, there are certain actions that increase the likelihood of an accident occurring:

Not using safety equipment, such as a helmet, while riding the electrical scooter.
Moving between traffic and pedestrians
Having more than one user on the back of the scooter
Wearing headphones while riding the scooter

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What is the process?

Following a road traffic accident, whether as a driver, passenger, pedestrian or cyclist, there are a number of steps you should follow:

1. Gather all relevant information at the scene

It is important that you gather all the relevant information in connection with your accident:

Details of another driver(s)/people involved: name, address, contact information, vehicle registration number and vehicle insurance information. You can also offer your own information to the others involved in the accident.
Name and contact details of any emergency service workers at the scene – paramedic/Gardaí.
Take a picture of the scene and damage to all vehicles involved from different angles; this will help your solicitor understand how the accident happened.
If there are any CCTV recordings of the accident, such as CCTV cameras in a nearby shop, for example, you should try to obtain this footage.
Dash Cam footage – if you have any.
Record the time and date of the accident.
Weather conditions at the time.
Receipt for repairs of damage to your vehicle.
If possible, try to collect the contact details of anybody that witnessed the accident. This may be of use if you do decide to pursue a road traffic accident claim.

2. Seek medical attention

Your health is your wealth and should be your first priority. Immediately after a road traffic accident, take a second to assess yourself to determine if you have any injuries. Then check if any passengers or anybody else involved in the accident need medical attention. If you or anyone else involved has sustained a serious injury ensure that you contact an ambulance to attend the scene. For minor injuries, you must remember that minor injuries where you ‘feel fine’ could progress to a more serious injury in the future. In this case it is always better to be safe than sorry and advisable that you go to your nearest accident and emergency (A&E) or local GP to be checked out

3. Report the incident to the Gardaí

Regardless of how minor or serious the road traffic accident was, it is important that you call the Gardaí to report the accident immediately. For minor accidents, the Gardaí may tell you that they will not be attending the scene. In this scenario, you should ensure that you obtain the address, phone number and insurance details. In these cases, it is also important that you visit your nearest Garda station to request that they take details of the accident and to take your statement about the accident. For more serious road traffic accidents, where an ambulance has been called, the Gardaí may arrive at the scene to assess, take statements from the people involved and any witnesses.

4. Contact your insurance company

If you are the driver of the vehicle involved in a road traffic accident it is important to inform your own insurance company so they have a record of the accident.

5. Speak to a road traffic accident solicitor

If you are considering moving forward with a road traffic accident claim for any personal injuries sustained it is advisable that you speak with a road traffic accident claims solicitor as soon as possible. If you are proceeding with a claim, the first step will be submitting your claim to the Injuries Board for assessment. A road traffic accident solicitor can help you in preparing your application to the Injuries Board and ensure that you follow the process in the correct format, meaning that you can move forward with your claim quickly without unnecessary delays. It is important to remember to keep copies of any expenses that you have incurred as a result of the accident. It is also imperative to retain copies of medical reports or Garda reports, where possible as you will need them when making a claim.

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What are the Legal Time Limits?

Formally known as the Statute of Limitations, the legal time limit for a personal injury claim is usually two years less one day after the date of knowledge of the injury. In many cases, the date of knowledge will be the date the accident occurred. In some cases, a person may not realise their injury until some time after the accident and in such cases, the clock starts from that date. For children who have suffered an injury, the process works a little differently. A minor cannot bring a claim forward themselves. On their 18th birthday, the clock starts at their two year time limit to make their claim. Alternatively, a parent or legal guardian can bring the claim forward on behalf of the child immediately after the accident. This is generally a more favourable option. As making the claim sooner rather than later means that it is easier to source reliable evidence to strengthen the child’s case. Important to note is that once the application to the Injuries Board is submitted, the clock stops on the two year time limit while they assess the claim.

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What to do next?

Once you have gathered all the relevant information in relation to your injury it is then time to move forward with your claim. It is important to use a specialist road traffic accident solicitor to help you with this.

1. Prepare information for a solicitor

When you decide you want to move forward with your road traffic accident claim it is important to have all the relevant information to hand when contacting a solicitor. Important information to have on hand at this point is:

Date of the accident
Location of the accident
Details of the party at fault – including their name, address, contact information, vehicle registration number, insurance information. If the other party left the scene and you were unable to get their details – don’t worry there are still options for you to pursue a case
If any emergency services attended the scene, and their details
Specifics of what happened
Details of your injuries
Any pictures you may have taken of the scene of the accident and/or your injuries
Details of any witnesses
If there may be CCTV in the area that may have caught the accident on tape
Hospitals/Doctors attended with your injury

2. Solicitor becomes your trusted advisor

As a solicitor is aware of the road traffic accident claim process they can avoid any legal bumps in the road you might encounter if you did this yourself. It is their job to be your trusted advisor on all legal matters throughout your case.

3. Solicitor obtains a medical report

One of the most important documents in your case is a medical report. Your solicitor will ask for your doctor’s or Hospital details so he can obtain a report on your injuries. This report will then be used to allow us progress your case.

4. Solicitor prepares the Injuries Board application

As soon as your solicitor has gathered all the information, your road traffic accident claim will be submitted to the Personal Injuries Assessment Board for assessment. You solicitor will do this for you. Once the Injuries Board assess your claim your solicitor will revert with a suggested settlement amount. At this stage you have a choice to accept the Injuries Board assessment or reject it and move the next steps. At this point one of two scenarios will unfold: a. If both you and the party at fault accept the Injuries Board assessment, your case is settled and the person at fault will be ordered to pay settlement to you. b. If either you or the person at fault reject the Injuries Board assessment, then you move to the next stage and your solicitor will issue legal proceedings.

5. Possible case outcomes

Before you start to concern yourself with court and everything that comes with it, it’s important to understand that only a very small percentage of cases actually make it to a courtroom. Settlement meetings will be arranged where a settlement can be negotiated. Most cases are settled at this point without ever having to step foot into a courtroom and remember it’s your solicitor’s job to be with you every step of the way, right beside you to ensure that your best interests are met at all stages. Your solicitor is to be your trusted advisor throughout the process and to let you focus on your recovery, as they focus on settling your case.

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