Who can be Held Liable in a Scooter Accident?
October 2026
Electric scooters are transforming the way that Wisconsinites navigate through cities and college campuses. With their increased use, the questions arise as to who is responsible for a collision on a scooter. Wisconsin treats scooters as "vehicles" and thus they must obey the rules of the road. When someone is injured on the scooter, the first avenue of recovery is often the negligent driver. In Wisconsin, liablilty insurance is require for all drivers. So, the first area of inquiry is often whether the injury to the person on the scooter was caused by a motor vehicle. This requires an analysis of whether the driver followed the rules of the road. A scooter rental company may also bear responsibilty if the scooter was not properly maintained, had a brake defect or had a mechanical failure. In addition, an analysis may be conducted into the scooter itself. This would require looking into whether the scooter was negligently designed, manufactured with a defect or failed to include proper warnings.
If you have been injured on a scooter, take the time to seek experienced legal counsel. At Herrick & Hart, we have been on the side of the injured since 1951. We offer a free consultation on personal injury cases. We have experience with scooter collisions. Let us put our experience to work for you.