New York City Revel Scooter Accident Lawyer
Given New York City’s infamous traffic congestion, it is little surprise that many New Yorkers have turned to alternative modes of transportation such as electric scooters and mopeds. A number of companies, such as Revel, jumped on this trend by offering low-cost scooter rentals via smartphone apps. In fact, Revel launched right here in New York City in 2018 with a 10-month pilot program with 68 scooters in Brooklyn and Queens.
While Revel quickly expanded its operations to other cities, concerns mounted over the safety of its electric scooter program. In late 2023, the company suspended its scooter rental program. Yet there are still many victims of the company’s poor business practices. If you are one of them, our New York City Revel scooter accident lawyer can help. Michael Gunzburg, P.C., is a New York personal injury law firm that serves moped and electric scooter accident victims throughout the city. We can review the circumstances surrounding your own crash and advise you on the best options for seeking compensation.
Why Are Revel Scooters So Dangerous?
Companies like Revel often refer to their vehicles as “mopeds,” although that is not technically correct. Revel’s vehicles were essentially electric bicycles (e-bikes) with a speed governor. As such, riders did not require any type of special license, such as those required by a motorcycle operator, before renting or using a Revel device.
As a result, there were a lot of inexperienced Revel users who have managed to injure themselves–or others–due to their negligent operation of these e-bikes. In one of the first Revel scooter accident lawsuits, a pedestrian suffered a broken ankle that required surgery after he was struck by a Revel scooter. In another infamous case from 2020, a local news reporter in New York CIty died after she fell off a Revel.
Rental companies like Revel often require users to sign a contract that waives or limits their rights to sue in the event of an accident. This does not bind third party victims, however, nor does it necessarily protect Revel from certain types of claims, such as that an accident was the result of a mechanical defect in the scooter itself. Additionally, Revel does provide liability insurance that covers accidents caused by a user, although this contains a number of conditions and potential exclusions.
In short, if you are injured in an accident involving a Revel scooter or any other type of rental e-bike, you need to speak with a qualified attorney as soon as possible, as obtaining compensation may be a more difficult task than you realize.
Contact Our New York City Revel Scooter Accident Lawyers Today
While companies like Revel promised to revolutionize transportation in New York City, their actions and practices have raised many more legal questions. We can help provide you with some answers. If you need to speak with a New York City Revel scooter accident lawyer, call Michael Gunzburg, P.C., at 212-725-8500 today to schedule a free initial consultation.
