Identify the ride and device
A rental scooter claim can involve the rider, driver, device and app records. Nolan reviews those details before assuming who caused the crash.
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Injured in a scooter incident?
You do not have to solve the cause first.
A scooter injury can mean treatment, missed work and competing explanations about the driver, the device or the street. Talk with Nolan about what happened and what is being disputed, even if you cannot yet tell which explanation is right.
- Examine driver movement, scooter condition and road conditions as distinct questions, rather than asking you to pick a theory.
- Compare the trip information and other evidence with the account being challenged, with attention to your injuries.
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Nolan Ryan McConvilleManaging attorney · Licensed in Texas since 2016Electric scooters are common in Uptown, downtown and Deep Ellum, and riders have almost no protection in a crash. A car door, a pothole or a driver turning without looking can mean a broken wrist, a facial fracture or a head injury.
Nolan Ryan represents scooter riders, and people hit by scooters, across Dallas. He looks at every possible source of recovery, from the driver's insurance to the rental company's upkeep of the scooter. The consultation is free, and there's no attorney's fee unless money is recovered.
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Was another vehicle, a road defect or scooter damage involved?
You may not yet know whether the vehicle, scooter or surface explains the incident. Read the possible causes alongside the fault discussion; you can describe what happened without selecting one defendant first.
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Keep the scooter sequence separate from the app record
The movement
Describe what the scooter, nearby vehicle or pedestrian did immediately before the injury. If you noticed a device problem, describe its behavior without naming a defect you cannot confirm.
The screen
Label an existing screenshot by when it was captured. Distinguish what the app displayed during the ride from information you saw only after the incident.
The mismatch
If the route, warning or receipt does not match your recollection, note the specific difference. Nolan can review both accounts without assuming either one supplies the whole explanation.
Responsibility
Who may be responsible for a scooter crash
Who is responsible depends on what caused the crash: a driver, the scooter itself or the road.
Send the app's terms to Nolan rather than assuming you have no case.
A driver caused it
The claim usually starts with the driver's auto insurance; Texas auto liability policies have minimum limits of $30,000 per injured person, $60,000 per accident and $25,000 for property damage. Whether your own PIP or UM/UIM applies depends on the policy language, so Nolan reviews the actual policy.
The scooter failed
The rental company's inspection and maintenance practices may be at issue, and the manufacturer may be involved.
Rental app terms
Terms may include arbitration clauses or liability waivers. They don't always end a claim, but they can change how it's handled.
A road defect
A city-road claim needs an applicable immunity waiver and proof under the governing premises rules. Notice may be due within six months or sooner; ownership alone does not establish liability.
After a crash
What to do after a scooter crash
Dallas has designated slow-ride and no-ride zones. Save the app’s map, warnings and ride receipt as they appeared when the incident happened; today’s map may differ. See the Dallas dockless vehicle program.
- Screenshot the ride in the app, including the time, route and scooter ID
- If it is safe, photograph the scooter, the scene and any road defect
- Get the driver's name, plate number and insurance
- Report the crash to police and to the rental company
- Get medical care, even for a fall that seems minor
- Keep your helmet and clothing
From day one
What Nolan checks first
Nolan moves to save trip data and video, then builds the record of what happened.
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01Review step
Preservation letters
He sends letters to the driver, the insurer and, for a rental scooter, the scooter company, asking for the trip data, the scooter's ID and its maintenance history.
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02Review step
Video requests
He asks nearby businesses for video before it's recorded over.
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03Review step
Crash report or witnesses
If police responded, he gets the CR-3 through TxDOT's Crash Report Online Purchase System or the Dallas Police Department's records unit. If they didn't, he builds the record from witnesses.
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04Review step
Insurance policies
He identifies every insurance policy that may apply.
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05Review step
Medical follow-up
He keeps your care documented, including follow-up for the head, wrist and facial injuries that are common in scooter crashes.
The sequence and timing depend on your case, engagement and the records available.
Common causes
How scooter crashes happen
Hit by a car
Drivers turning, merging or opening doors often don't see a small, fast-moving rider.
Road and sidewalk defects
Potholes, broken pavement and construction plates can throw a rider. Claims against a city follow special rules.
Scooter malfunctions
A brake that fails, a throttle that sticks or a stem that folds can cause a crash. Rental maintenance records can matter.
Pedestrians hit by riders
People on foot can be hurt by a rider on the sidewalk. The rider's conduct and available insurance both matter.
Fault arguments
What insurers say about scooter riders
Insurers often argue the rider was going too fast, riding on the sidewalk or riding at night. Some of that may matter.
The 50% rule
Texas uses modified comparative fault: you can recover if you were 50% or less at fault, and your recovery is reduced by your percentage.
Video settles questions
Video can help clarify what happened. Many businesses and apartment buildings in Deep Ellum, Uptown and downtown have cameras.
Footage disappears fast
Camera footage may be overwritten quickly.
A prompt preservation request can help protect it.
Don't miss the deadline
Texas generally gives you two years from injury to file an injury lawsuit (Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code §16.003), and exceptions exist. A city claim may have a much shorter formal notice deadline, sometimes less than six months. A police, operator or 311 report is not necessarily formal claim notice.
Questions about a deadline? Call Nolan at (214) 706-4031
Past results
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Case results are gross settlement amounts from past Nolan Ryan Law cases and depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
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There is no cost to talk with Nolan, and no attorney's fee unless money is recovered.
If available, bring your ride receipt, scooter ID and screenshots of the app map or warnings. Missing records do not need to delay your call.
Tell Nolan which explanation is being questioned and who raised it. If an app message or rental term is confusing, ask about its actual wording instead of assuming what it means for the claim.
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Preserve the ride information
Device identifiers, trip receipts and app screenshots can help explain the ride. Nolan considers those records alongside the crash report and other available evidence.
Separate the potential causes
A driver, road condition or scooter malfunction can raise different questions. Nolan investigates the incident rather than treating every scooter injury as the same claim.
Read the rental terms
App terms and coverage can affect the claim questions. Nolan reviews the relevant documents instead of assuming a rental agreement answers every liability issue.
Answer the fault argument with evidence
Insurers may question where or how a scooter was ridden. Nolan considers the actual route, incident records and other proof rather than accepting an assumption about riders.
Recent Victories
Proven Case Results
Case results are gross settlement amounts from past Nolan Ryan Law cases and depend on the facts of each case. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
$10 Million
Major 18 Wheeler Accident Settlement
$12 Million
Construction Accident and Wrongful Death Settlement
$1.5 Million
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
$1,150,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
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$775,000
Motor Vehicle Accident Settlement
$2,100,000
Motorcycle Accident Settlement
Pre-suit Offer: $0
Personal Injury Cases we handle
If you’ve been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you need a team that acts fast and fights hard. Nolan Ryan Law has a strong record of securing significant settlements and verdicts for injured Texans.
We pursue the full compensation you deserve so you can focus on healing while we handle the fight.
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Do I have a case if I was riding a rental scooter?
You may. If a driver, a road defect or a poorly maintained scooter caused the crash, someone other than you may be responsible. The rental company's terms of service can affect how a claim is handled, so keep a copy and let Nolan review it.
Does my car insurance cover a scooter accident?
It depends on your policy. Texas auto policies must offer PIP and UM/UIM coverage, which apply unless a named insured rejected them in writing, but whether they cover a scooter crash depends on the policy's definitions. Nolan reads the actual policy language to find out.
What if someone on a scooter hit me?
A scooter rider who causes a crash can be responsible for your injuries, like any other careless person. The harder question is often insurance. Nolan looks at every source that may apply, including the rider's own policies.
What injuries are common in scooter crashes?
Riders often fall forward, so wrist and arm fractures, facial and dental injuries, and head injuries are common. Some head injuries don't cause symptoms right away, so get checked even if you feel fine.
Can I still recover if I wasn't wearing a helmet?
Possibly. Not wearing a helmet doesn't mean you caused the crash, though an insurer may raise it in arguments about your injuries. Texas uses modified comparative fault, so you can recover if you were 50% or less at fault, with your recovery reduced by your share.
What if a pothole or broken pavement caused my fall?
A city-owned-road claim requires an applicable immunity waiver and proof under the governing premises rules. Notice may be due within six months or sooner; limits can apply when immunity is waived. If it is safe, photograph the defect promptly, before it is repaired.
Should I talk to the other side's insurer?
Be careful. Anything you say can be used to argue the crash was your fault. It's usually wise to get advice before giving a recorded statement.
How much does it cost to talk to Nolan?
Nothing. The consultation is free, and Nolan works on a contingency fee, so there's no attorney's fee unless money is recovered. The written fee agreement explains how case expenses are handled.