In addition to motor vehicle operator negligence, there are other common causes of scooter accidents in Gwinnett County. In some instances, these accidents occur because of potholes, cracks, and other serious defects in the roadway. If you can demonstrate that you suffered an injury because of a road defect, then you may file a claim or lawsuit against the individual or entity who is responsible for maintaining the road. In some cases, the defendant may be the city, county, or municipality. If you are planning on suing a municipality, however, you must first make sure that you comply with all statutory notice provisions.
Scooter accidents sometimes occur because of defective scooter parts, such as steering mechanisms or braking systems. If one of these mechanisms failed while you were operating your scooter, and you suffered an injury as a result, you may file a claim or lawsuit against the scooter parts manufacturer under a products liability theory of recovery.
An experienced scooter accident attorney at Brauns Law Accident Injury Lawyers, PC will be sure to cover all of the bases when pursuing monetary compensation on your behalf in a scooter accident case.
