The use of eRideables in Western Australia (WA) is rapidly on the rise, and consequently, so are the number of eRideable accidents resulting in personal injury.
According to the Road Safety Commission WA, an eRideable is considered to be “a small electric rideable device with at least one wheel”, that is “less than 125cm long, 70cm wide and 135cm high”, weighs less than 25kg, and “not capable of travelling faster than 25km/h on a level ground” (Get Street Wise: ‘eRideables’ (2025), streetwise.rsc.wa.gov.au).
If you have been involved in an accident involving an e-scooter, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. However, the type of claim you pursue will heavily depend on the circumstances surrounding the accident.
E-scooter vs Motor Vehicle Collision:
In a typical Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) claim, where there has been a collision involving one or more registered motor vehicles, the compensation payout for personal injury claims is covered by the negligent drivers’ compulsory third-party (CTP) insurance. These claims are lodged through the Insurance Commission of Western Australia (ICWA). CTP insurance is included in the registration of your vehicle.
If a collision occurs between an e-scooter and a Motor Vehicle where the Motor Vehicle driver is determined to be at fault (or ‘negligent’), the E-Scooter rider may be entitled to receive compensation through the negligent drivers’ CTP insurance. However, if the collision occurs as a result of the e-scooter riders’ negligence, it becomes more complex. E-scooters are not WA-registered vehicles and therefore do not have CTP insurance cover (or any mandatory insurance cover in WA).
If you have been injured riding an e-scooter due to the negligence of a Motor Vehicle driver, you can contact us on (08) 9581 4339 or Click Here to book your Free Initial Consultation with one of our Solicitors to learn more about your rights and entitlements.
An e-scooter accident caused by a hazard on the road/path:
If you have sustained an injury riding an e-scooter due to a hazard on the terrain which you were riding on, you may have reasonable grounds to pursue a Public Liability claim.
To make a public liability claim, there are specific criteria that need to be met. This includes (but is not limited to) (1) the injury occurring in a public space, (2) a duty of care not being met and (3) the injury resulting in damages/losses. As the claimant, you must be able to prove that a person or third-party’s negligence caused the injury.
Due to the complexity of public liability claims, it is always best to seek legal advice before acting. If you would like to discuss a potential public liability claim with one of our Solicitors, contact our office on (08) 9581 4339 or Click Here to book your Free Initial Consultation.
An e-scooter accident when renting/hiring an e-scooter:
Though e-scooters do not have any mandatory insurance requirements, e-scooter companies who rent/hire their equipment will often have Personal Accident Insurance and/or Third-Party Accident Insurance cover.
It should be noted that compensation will not be granted to those who did not comply with the e-scooter company’s user policies. For example, underage riders, those under the influence of drugs or alcohol, and/or those not wearing a helmet may not be covered by the company’s insurance policy.
The City of Perth has an E-scooter Share Scheme (ESS) where they have partnered with Beam Mobility and Neuron Mobility (Australia). Both companies’ insurance policies can be viewed below:
Beam Mobility – https://www.ridebeam.com/rider-insurance
Neuron Mobility (Australia) – https://www.rideneuron.com/ride-insurance-au/
If you have been injured while renting/hiring an E-scooter, contact our office on (08) 9581 4339 or Click Here to book your Free Initial Consultation with one of our Solicitors to learn about your rights and entitlements.
