E-scooter injuries rack up big medical bills
Electric scooters might seem a fun way to zip about, but they're also a pricey hazard to riders' health, a new study argues.
Jan 19, 2024
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Electric scooters might seem a fun way to zip about, but they're also a pricey hazard to riders' health, a new study argues.
Jan 19, 2024
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Shared or personal use electric scooters (e-scooters) are common in cities and on college campuses across the United States. Much like bike shares, you can find them on the street, unlock them with a smartphone app and leave ...
Dec 18, 2023
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Toos electric scooters are a fire hazard and people should stop using them, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) warned Monday.
Oct 25, 2023
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As standing electric scooters (e-scooters) have become an increasingly popular mode of transportation, new research finds a 71% increase in injuries reported in children and teens ages 18 and younger from 2020 to 2021, with ...
Oct 20, 2023
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(HealthDay)—Hoverboards, electric scooters and electric bikes are the transportation of choice for a growing number of Americans, but they're taking many straight to the emergency room.
Oct 5, 2021
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As pandemic restrictions begin to loosen around the country and summer temperatures rise, more people will be moving about on public rideshare electric scooters. With that comes this warning: Ride with safety.
Jun 17, 2021
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A Henry Ford Health System physician is sounding the alarm on the rising number of injuries caused from riding electric scooters, calling it a growing public health concern.
Oct 13, 2020
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Electric scooters are increasingly part of the crowded urban landscape, but a UC San Francisco study has found a major surge of injuries related to scooters, particularly among young adults.
Jan 8, 2020
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A team of researchers from the NYU School of Medicine and Bellevue Hospital Center has found that people involved in e-bike accidents are more likely to have internal injuries than are those riding electric scooters or pedal-powered ...
Facial and head injuries from riding electric scooters have tripled over the past decade, according to a Rutgers study.
Jun 11, 2019
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