Practice Area
California E-Scooter Accident Lawyer
Electric scooters are everywhere in California cities, and so are the injuries. Whether you were riding or were struck by a rider, John can help you sort out who is responsible.
40+ Years
Of personal injury experience
Insider
Former insurance defense attorney
Direct
You work with John, not a case manager
$0 Upfront
No fee unless we win
Bilingual
Se habla español
Statewide
Representing clients across California
Common Causes of E-Scooter Injuries
Stand-up electric scooters offer little protection in a crash. Riders and pedestrians are often seriously hurt, with head injuries, fractures, and facial injuries among the most common. These incidents usually happen in one of a few ways:
- A car or truck turns into or strikes a scooter rider
- Potholes, broken pavement, or debris throw a rider off the scooter
- A rental scooter fails because of a brake, throttle, or battery defect
- A rider strikes a pedestrian on a sidewalk or crosswalk
Who May Be Responsible
Depending on what happened, responsibility may fall on a negligent driver, the scooter rental company, the manufacturer of a defective scooter or part, or a city or county that failed to repair a dangerous road. Each of these has its own insurance, its own defenses, and sometimes its own deadlines.
Claims against a city or county for a dangerous road or sidewalk usually require a written government claim within six months. Rental companies also have user agreements that they may try to use against injured riders. John reviews those terms and the facts carefully before advising you.
How We Help
We preserve app ride data, photograph the scene and the scooter, obtain video, and identify every party whose carelessness contributed to the injury. Then we build a claim that reflects the full cost of your recovery.
FAQ
E-Scooter Accident Questions
I signed the rental app agreement. Can I still bring a claim?
Often, yes. App agreements do not protect a company from every kind of responsibility, and they do not protect a negligent driver or a public agency at all. We review the specific agreement and facts.
I was not wearing a helmet. Does that end my case?
No. California requires helmets only for scooter riders under 18. An insurer may still argue a helmet would have reduced certain injuries, which is why careful medical documentation matters.
I was a pedestrian hit by a scooter rider. Who pays?
The rider may be responsible, and depending on the facts, the rental company or another party may be as well. We look for every available source of coverage.
How much does it cost to hire you?
Nothing upfront. There is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
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Speak Directly with John
No fee unless we win. No obligation.
- 40+ years of personal injury experience
- Former insurance defense attorney
- John personally handles your case
- Serving all of California, in English and Spanish
Why The JVB Law Firm
What Sets Our Firm Apart
01
John Handles Your Case
At many firms, your file is passed to a case manager. Here, John personally reviews the evidence, talks with you, and makes the decisions on your case.
02
We Know the Other Side
John spent years defending insurance companies. He knows how adjusters value claims and the tactics they use to pay less, and he plans for them from day one.
03
Bilingual, No Upfront Cost
We serve clients in English and Spanish across California. You pay nothing upfront, and there is no attorney fee unless we recover compensation for you.
John’s Advantage
Insider Experience Most Law Firms Can’t Match
For decades, John defended insurance companies. Now he uses that insider knowledge to fight for the people they tried to underpay.
Most injury lawyers know how to file a claim. John knows how insurance companies try to defeat one. With 40+ years of experience and rare insurance-defense insight, John understands how insurers evaluate injuries, minimize losses, and pressure victims before they know the true value of their case.
For catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases, that insight can make the difference between a quick low offer and a fight for full, fair compensation. And at The JVB Law Firm, John personally handles your case.
Client Reviews
What Our Clients Say
★★★★★
“I have not found a firm in California where the ATTORNEY HIMSELF handles your case, and that’s what initially drew me to work with him… Thank you John for always having my back.”
Luis Reina
Google Review
★★★★★
“I am forever grateful!!! My daughter was a victim of a hit and run. John helped her efficiently and effectively. If you’re looking for a great firm this is it!! Thank you!!”
Yadira Campos
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★★★★★
“Having worked with numerous personal injury attorneys and law firms over the years, I can confidently say that John and his team stand out for their professionalism, communication, and commitment to their clients.”
Heather Padilla
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