Miami Personal Transporters Injury Lawyer

Micromobility Devices We Handle

Whether you were hurt because of a defective device, a hazard in the road, or a negligent driver, The Law Offices of Sean M. Cleary is ready to review what happened to you. Sean M. Cleary works through the technical, medical, and insurance issues that come with these cases so you do not have to sort through them alone. These cases often involve more than one responsible party, and identifying who that is starts with a close look at the device, the scene, and your medical records. Each device type carries its own common defects, recall history, and legal issues, which is why we break options down by the specific device involved in your accident.

• Onewheel skateboard
• Electric bike (e-bike)
• Electric scooter (e-scooter)
• Hoverboard

Injuries Associated with Personal Transporters

These devices offer riders little physical protection against a fall, and even a crash at moderate speed can cause serious, lasting harm. The type of injury often points back to exactly how the accident happened, whether that was a fall, a collision, or a battery fire.

• Head and neurological injuries: traumatic brain injuries, concussions, cerebral contusions, facial and dental trauma
• Upper extremity injuries: wrist fractures, dislocated shoulders, clavicle fractures, fractures of the radius, ulna, or humerus
• Lower extremity injuries: torn ligaments, meniscus tears, severe ankle sprains or breaks, tibia and fibula fractures
• Soft tissue injuries: road rash, friction burns, deep bruising, muscle tears
• Spinal and internal injuries: herniated discs, fractured vertebrae, spinal cord damage, internal bleeding, thermal burns from battery fires

Causes of Personal Transporter Accidents

Personal transporter accidents generally trace back to one of three sources. A rider can encounter a hazard outside anyone's control, another driver can cause the collision, or the device itself can fail. Road hazards such as potholes and uneven pavement account for a meaningful share of these crashes, and motor vehicle collisions remain a leading cause of serious injury and death among riders.

Device failures cover a wide range of problems, from the battery and motor to the brakes and the frame itself. The type of failure often shapes the legal theory behind a claim, since a battery fire points to a different issue than a brake that never engages.

• Battery defects and fires: overheating or ignition while charging or in use
• Sudden power loss or shutoffs: the motor stops at speed and the rider falls
• Brake and throttle malfunctions: sticking throttles or brakes that fail to engage
• Software or sensor errors: firmware problems causing erratic movement or sudden tilting
• Structural failure: frame cracks, wheel detachment, or a collapsed handle column

What Compensation May Be Available

A serious personal transporter injury can affect far more than your medical bills. Depending on the circumstances of your accident and the injuries involved, you may be able to recover for the following losses.

• Medical costs: emergency treatment, surgery, time in the hospital, and rehabilitation
• Lost income: wages missed up to now plus reduced ability to earn later
• Pain and suffering: the physical difficulty of the injury and recovering from it
• Disability and disfigurement: permanent physical changes or ongoing impairment

The value of a product liability claim depends heavily on the severity of your injury and the evidence connecting it to a specific defect, hazard, or driver. Our team gathers the device when possible, along with purchase records, recall information, and your medical history.