18 St John Street’s Kane Simons has provided expert analysis on the topic of e-scooters for Lexis Nexis. His recent article briefly examines the legal framework governing e-scooter use in England and Wales.
Link to Lexis Nexis article: https://www.lexisnexis.co.uk/legal/news/pi-claims-involving-e-scooters-liability-insurance-the-uncertain-future-of-regulation-o-brien-v
- How are current UK laws addressing the distinction between private and rental e-scooter use and what (if any) legal grey areas still exist?
- What are the most common types of personal injury claims involving e-scooters?
- What lessons have been learned from the government’s e-scooter trials and how might these influence future legislation or claims handling?
- Are there any precedents emerging that could reshape e-scooter injury claims?
- Case details
Article summary
PI & Clinical Negligence analysis: This piece briefly examines the legal framework governing e-scooter use in England and Wales, highlighting the distinction between private and rental use, the nature of injury claims, insurance implications, and future regulatory reform. Written by Kane Simons, barrister at 18 St John Street Chambers, Manchester.
Kane Simons is a member of the Personal Injury team at 18 St John Street Chambers. Kane practises solely in the field of high-value, complex personal injury law, acting predominantly for claimants. He specialises in claims which involve life-changing and catastrophic injuries.
For more information, please contact a member of the Personal Injury clerking team on 0161 278 8261 or via email pi@18sjs.com