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Taking Over Our Roads: Liability for Accidents Involving E-scooters
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the rise of e-scooters in the UK. They explain the distinction between private and rental e-scooters and discuss the current rules and regulations governing their use. The hosts breakdown the recent statistics on the number of accidents involving e-scooters and explore some of the legal questions arising from the recent case law, including the role the illegality defence may have to play in these claims.
Takeaways
E-scooters are becoming increasingly popular and are involved in a significant number of accidents, some of which are fatal.
Lack of reporting is masking the dangers of e-scooters.
The rules and regulations surrounding e-scooters create a distinction between private and rental e-scooters.
Insurance coverage for e-scooters varies depending on whether it is a private or rental e-scooter.
Further legislation and regulation is needed to address the growing popularity of e-scooters.
Chapters
00:00-04:25 The takeover of e-scooters and recent news stories
04:25-06:15 E-scooters in numbers
06:15-08:32 The distinction between private e-scooters and rental e-scooters
08:32-16:55 Rules, regulations and insurance
16:55-23:15 Recent statistics on accidents involving e-scooters
23:15-27:25 Claims arising out of accidents involving e-scooters
27:25-35:19 The illegality defence, case law and the future
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