Recently, a 27 year old scooter rider pled guilty to the hit-and-run death of actress Lisa Barnes. According to the New York Times, the driver, Brian Boyd, drove "recklessly, and with no regard for pedestrians." Boyd struck Barnes in a crosswalk. While the victim of...
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The Growing Dangers of Scooter Accidents
Dr. Robert Glatter works in the emergency room of Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City. He has treated countless patients involved in motor vehicle crashes. Yet, there is one growingly common conveyance-related injury he has yet to handle.Scooter accidents. However,...
Electric scooter safety in question
Electric rental scooters are seemingly everywhere. New York prides itself on offering a variety of transportation options. Bird, Lime and other electric scooters are a viable mode of transportation in certain areas of the city. But studies have shown that riding these...