Who Is Responsible When a Bird or Lyme e-Scooter Causes a Crash in Ohio?
Bird and Lime e-scooters appeared in Columbus literally overnight in 2019. Soon joined by Spin machines and a rotating group of other competitors, e-scooters that riders rent by the half-hour quickly became nearly as common as bicycles on the streets of Ohio’s capital city. E-scooter crashes inevitably followed. Riders fell. Drivers hit riders. Riders slammed into cars. When injuries resulted, victims naturally asked, “Can I file a Bird scooter injury lawsuit in Ohio?” What Happens When a Rider Wrecks on Their Own? A Bird, Lime, or Spin rider who suffers injuries from falling off the scooter, running into a wall, or striking a pothole is almost definitely on their own for paying medical bills. Current rules make it practically impossible to succeed with a lawsuit against Bird or another e-scooter company in Ohio. The rental agreement that riders accept when they check out an e-scooter indemnifies the company from actions taken by riders. Litigation with the potential to set stand...