Scooter Rider Injured In Malibu Collision With Vehicle On Pacific Coast Highway By Heathercliff Road
MALIBU, CALIFORNIA (July 24, 2022) – A scooter rider was injured in a Malibu car accident on Pacific Coast Highway not far from Heathercliff Road.
Los Angeles County officials are saying that the collision took place around 1:52 p.m. on Saturday. A scooter rider was involved in a collision when the driver of a parked vehicle pulled out in front of them.
The scooter rider was not able to avoid the collision and knocked to the ground. Firefighters and paramedics were called to the scene of the collision in order to help the victim.
They were taken to a Malibu hospital in order to receive treatment.
Liability In Malibu Scooter Accidents
Scooters have become more popular with the rise of companies like Lime and Bird. But this has coincided with a sharp increase in the number of scooter accidents. According to the UCLA Newsroom, “A new study in Los Angeles found that there are 115 injuries per 1 million e-scooter trips, far more than the national rate for bicycles and passenger cars.” Victims of scooter accidents tend to suffer very serious and costly injuries including:
- Broken bones
- Head injuries
- Lacerations
- Spinal cord injuries
All drivers have a legal obligation to exercise due care in order to avoid causing accidents. Pursuant to California Vehicle Code 22107, no person shall move their vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway unless such a movement can be made with reasonable safety. Any person that is injured due to the negligence of another driver may have legal recourse through a bodily injury claim.
Investigating A Los Angeles County Car Accident
We at TorkLaw extend our best wishes to the scooter rider injured in this Malibu crash. It is our sincere hope that they will be able to make a full recovery. Any person that may have more information about what happened should reach out to police.
Have you or someone that you care about been injured due to the negligence of another driver? There are are a number of laws designed to protect your rights. Our team of personal injury attorneys are here to answer any questions that you may have. We care deeply that accident victims get the medical and financial support that they need in order to recover. You can reach out to us anytime at (888) 441-4991.
