Tenge Law Firm LLC is proud to announce the resolution of a major case involving a catastrophic electric scooter crash that left a Highlands Ranch man paralyzed.
Our client and his wife recently reached a confidential settlement for multiple millions of dollars against a scooter rental company for marketing a defective and dangerous product, failing to provide adequate warnings, and deliberately promoting the scooters as a safe alternative to driving after drinking.
About the Case
In September 2021, our client, a 60-year-old Highlands Ranch resident, rented an e-scooter after attending a Colorado Rockies game and sharing drinks with a friend. Shortly after leaving a local bar, he struck a curb, was thrown over the handlebars, and landed on his head, suffering a devastating spinal cord injury that left him a quadriplegic.
Several prominent Colorado law firms declined to take his case, citing the fact that he had been drinking before the crash. When he and his wife turned to the Tenge Law Firm LLC, our team listened and investigated.
Drawing on decades of experience litigating complex product liability and catastrophic injury cases, we developed innovative legal theories that allowed our client to seek justice despite the circumstances.
Proving Liability
Our investigation revealed that the scooter was defectively designed and marketed to riders who were likely to use it in unsafe conditions. The company placed hundreds of their scooters in Denver’s "nightlife zones" and other entertainment districts, directly promoting them as a convenient “DUI alternative.” Despite this marketing strategy, the company failed to incorporate necessary safety features or provide clear warnings about the hazards riding these electric scooters.
By combining technical product analysis with a deep understanding of product liability law, our firm demonstrated that the crash was not solely the result of user error, it was a foreseeable consequence.
Through extensive litigation and negotiation, our team ultimately secured a multiple-million-dollar settlement that will help ensure lifelong care and support for our client and his wife. Their courage and perseverance inspired our entire team, and we were honored to have stood by them through such an unimaginably difficult journey.
Fighting for Victims. Fighting for Justice.
E-scooters have become a common sight in downtown Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and across the Front Range, but with that growth has come a sharp increase in serious injuries. Riders often face dangers from poorly maintained streets, malfunctioning brakes, or defective scooter design. At the Tenge Law Firm LLC, we have the experience and resources to hold negligent companies accountable when unsafe or defective scooters cause harm.
If you or someone you love was injured in an e-scooter or e-bike accident, our firm can help. Learn more about scooter accident cases or contact us for a free, no-obligation consultation.
