17 results

• CPSC Warns of Rising Injuries, Deaths Linked to E-Scooters, Hoverboards and other Micromobility Devices

  October 25, 2022

  Russell Maas

  A CPSC report warns of rising injuries and deaths involving e-scooters, hoverboards, e-bikes and other micromobility vehicles in recent years.

• E-Scooter Accidents and Injuries Highlight Need for Safety Measures to be Adopted: Report

  October 12, 2022

  Russell Maas

  The findings of a new study calls for cities to more rapidly put in place new safety regulations and repair aging infrastructure in order to reduce e-scooter injuries and deaths.

• Accidents with E-Scooters, E-Bikes, Hoverboards Linked to Steady Rising Number of ER Visits: CPSC

  October 1, 2021

  Luke Tollen

  The CPSC has seen a sharp spike in emergency room visits due to the use of E-scooters, E-bikes and hoverboards in recent years, and anticipates those numbers may increase as the threat of the COVID-19 pandemic begins to recede.

• Study Finds Increase in Serious Head and Neck Injuries Linked To Rise of Rental E-Scooters

  June 25, 2021

  Russell Maas

  A new study reveals a growing number of injuries and emergency room visits linked to the rising popularity of E-scooter rental services in major metropolitan areas nationwide.

• Riding E-Scooters On Sidewalks Is Dangerous For Riders And Pedestrians: Study

  October 16, 2020

  Russell Maas

  A new study warns that riding rental scooters on sidewalks increases the risk of injury, while injuries occurring on roadways are more severe and more likely to lead to deaths.

• CPSC Safety Recommendations Aim to Reduce E-Scooter Accidents, Deaths

  September 21, 2020

  Russell Maas

  The CPSC has released a report on e-scooter injuries and accidents, as well as a series of recommendations on how riders can use them more safely.

• Electric Scooter Injuries Sent Nearly 30,000 People to Emergency Room Last Year: Report

  September 11, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Injuries linked to electric scooters have increased over the years along with their popularity, according to the findings of a new study.

• Study Finds Massive Jump In Scooter Injuries In Recent Years

  January 14, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Rental e-scooters have led to a significant increase in injuries in recent years, according to the findings of a new study.

• E-Scooter Use Linked To High-Energy Trauma Injuries: Study

  January 9, 2020

  Russell Maas

  Scooter injuries are often associated with high-energy trauma fractures, according to the findings of a new study.

• Bone Fractures, Soft Tissue Injuries Most Common In E-Scooter Accidents: Study

  December 6, 2019

  Russell Maas

  A new study finds that wrist and arm fractures and soft tissue damage are most commonly associated with ride-share scooter injuries.