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Hit by a Car Coming Out of a Parking Garage While on an Electric Scooter? Here’s What You Need to Know

Our Los Angeles personal injury law firm commonly hears from e-scooter riders who are injured when a motor vehicle driver exiting a parking garage fails to see the scooter rider crossing the sidewalk or driveway in front of the car.

If you were hit by a car while riding an electric scooter, you may be entitled to compensation for your medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. The e-scooter accident lawyers at McGee Lerer Ogrin can help you understand your rights and fight for the maximum recovery you deserve.

Why Parking Garages Are So Dangerous for Scooter Riders

Parking garage exits are some of the most common places for electric scooter accidents to happen. Drivers often have limited visibility due to walls, blind corners, and poor lighting. Many are distracted—checking their phones, adjusting their GPS, or looking for approaching cars—without realizing that scooter riders or pedestrians may be in their path.

Common causes of scooter accidents near parking garages include:

  • Drivers failing to yield when exiting a parking structure
  • Blind spots and poor design or lighting at garage entrances and exits
  • Speeding or aggressive driving in congested areas
  • Distracted or impaired driving
  • Lack of warning signs or mirrors to improve visibility

Even a low-speed impact can cause serious injuries to a scooter rider, such as broken bones, head trauma, spinal injuries, or road rash.

What to Do After Being Hit by a Car on a Scooter

If you were hit by a car coming out of a parking garage, follow these steps to protect yourself and your legal rights:

  1. Call 911 and get medical help. Even minor pain can signal serious internal injuries.
  2. Get the driver’s information. Write down their name, license plate, insurance details, and contact info.
  3. Take photos and video. Document the scene, the garage exit, the motor vehicle’s license plate and damage, your scooter, and your injuries. Take photos of the driver, the driver’s ID, and the driver’s proof of auto insurance.
  4. Look for nearby cameras that may have recorded the accident.
  5. Get witness information. Statements from bystanders can strengthen your case.
  6. Call a Los Angeles scooter accident attorney as soon as possible. The sooner you get legal help, the better your chances of securing full compensation.

Who Can Be Held Liable for a Scooter Accident Near a Parking Garage?

Determining fault in a scooter v. auto accident case can be complex. The driver is often primarily responsible, but other parties may share liability, including:

  • The property owner or parking garage management for unsafe design, lack of mirrors, or poor lighting
  • The scooter rental company or manufacturer if the scooter malfunctioned
  • The city or municipality if unsafe road or sidewalk conditions contributed to the crash

At McGee Lerer Ogrin, our e-scooter accident attorneys thoroughly investigate each case to uncover all responsible parties and hold them accountable.

Why Choose McGee Lerer Ogrin for Your Scooter Accident Case

Our firm has earned a reputation as one of California’s top e-scooter accident law firms, with extensive experience in electric scooter and parking garage accident cases. We’ve recovered millions for clients injured by negligent drivers throughout Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Long Beach, and Pasadena.

When you work with us, you get:

  • Free consultations – No obligation, just answers to your questions.
  • No upfront fees – You pay nothing unless we win your case.
  • Direct access to attorneys – You’ll speak directly with a lawyer.
  • Proven results – We know how to deal with insurance companies that try to shift blame onto scooter riders.

Call a Los Angeles Scooter Accident Lawyer Today

If you or a loved one, while on an electric scooter, was hit by a car exiting a parking garage, don’t wait to get legal help. The Los Angeles electric scooter accident attorneys at McGee Lerer Ogrin are ready to fight for you.

Call us 24/7 at (800) 999-9999 or contact us online for a free, confidential consultation. We’ll review your case, answer your questions, explain your rights, assist with getting you medical treatment, and get you the compensation you deserve.