E-scooter injuries have surged dramatically, with U.S. emergency room visits for e-scooter riders increasing by over 45% annually between 2017 and 2022. This spike is largely attributed to inconsistent helmet laws across states, with studies showing that a vast majority of severe head injury patients were not wearing helmets at the time of their crashes. Additionally, alcohol intoxication is a significant contributing factor, present in over half of some traumatic brain injury case series, compounding the risks of high-speed urban travel.
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Inspired by: “Hell on Wheels: Helmets are down and injuries are up. Should e-scooters get curbed?” (r/technology)