Houston attorney weighs in on legalities of riding an e-scooter after deadly incident in downtown

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'It is legal to ride them, but that does not mean that other cars see you or that it is safe,' the personal injury attorney, said. This comes after a man was killed while riding a scooter last weekend.

The persona injury attorney says lack of experience and ignorance of the rules can create danger for everyone sharing the roads and sidewalks.In the past few years, e-scooters and e-bikes have become increasingly popular as they provide a cheap and eco-friendly way to get around. But there are some dangers that have been overlooked.

"It is legal to ride them, but that does not mean that other cars see you or that it is safe," Brian White, a personal injury attorney, said. He said lack of experience and ignorance of the rules can create danger for everyone sharing the roads and sidewalks. White has dealt with his share of accident victims and said electric scooters offer the driver very little protection in the event of a crash.

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