Electric scooter accident in Midland: your rights and finding a scooter accident lawyer

We found no official record of a Lime or Bird rental program in Midland, and no local scooter crash count. Most injuries here likely involve scooters people own. State law allows riding on streets posted 35 mph or less. If bad city pavement caused your fall, notice is due within 60 days.

Last checked November 9, 2026 · Official sources (28)

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Road map of central Midland showing Wall Street and Big Spring Street, two of the roads the city lists for bike and pedestrian crashes
City pavement caused your scooter fall? Notice is due within 60 days. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

Are there rental scooters in Midland, and what are the local rules?

We looked and could not confirm any. We found no official page announcing a shared scooter program. We also could not open Midland's online city code to check for a local scooter rule, so treat that as unknown, and do not take this page as saying none exists.

The city does think about scooter riders. A resolution in its Vision Zero plan names them along with bicyclists and motorcyclists among the people the road network must keep safe. The plan also counts bike and pedestrian crashes. Its bike figure is 36 crashes in five years, and it does not give a separate number for scooters.

Where can I ride an electric scooter in Midland under Texas law?

PlaceState rule
City streetAllowed where the posted limit is 35 mph or less
Bike path or sidewalkAllowed unless a local rule bans it
Faster roads like Loop 250State law does not allow it if the posted limit is over 35 mph

These rules cover scooters that fit the Texas definition, including a motor of no more than 40 cubic centimeters or the electric equivalent. Texas does not apply most motor vehicle rules to them. A strong scooter that goes much faster might be treated differently, so tell a lawyer the model and top speed.

The riskiest roads for anyone not in a car are likely the ones the city flags for bike and pedestrian crashes: Big Spring Street, Andrews Highway and Wall Street.

Who pays if I get hurt on a scooter in Midland?

Start with what actually caused the fall.

What happenedWho may payDeadline
A car hit youThe driver's insurer; at least $30,000 per person2 years to sue
Driver fled or had no insuranceYour own uninsured motorist coverageTell your insurer now
A broken city streetThe City of Midland, in limited cases60 days for notice
A broken sidewalkOften the owner of the property next to it2 years to sue
The scooter failedThe maker or sellerKeep the scooter; talk to a lawyer about product rules

In Texas, being more than 50 percent at fault means no recovery at all. A helmet argument is likely, so write down whether you wore one and whether it broke.

What if a pothole in Midland threw me off my scooter?

Half of the injured riders in an Austin study blamed a surface condition, so this is not unusual. City Transportation crews repair curb and gutter, bridges and concrete streets and alleys. The city's notice must be written and verified, and must go to the mayor and council within 60 days. It has to state the amount you will settle for, your address and the names of witnesses.

  1. Photograph the hole with something for scale, on the day of the crash if you can.
  2. Report it through SeeClickFix, which gives you tracking.
  3. Call Risk Management at 432.685.7246 as soon as possible.
  4. Mail your notice to PO Box 1152, Midland 79702, with tracking.

What if I rented the scooter on an app?

Maybe you rode one on a trip, or a program started after we checked. The app contract matters more than most people expect. Lime requires final and binding arbitration. Bird lets you opt out of arbitration within 30 days of first use.

Bird's terms also waive claims against cities. Lime says riders without helmets waive claims, and Texas has its own fair notice rules for advance releases. Screenshot the app, your ride history and the terms today.

Where do scooter injuries get treated in Midland?

Midland Memorial Hospital's emergency department is a Level 3 Adult Trauma Center. Across the country, about 380,000 people went to the emergency room for e-scooter injuries from 2017 through 2024. Request your Midland Health records in writing, and the office should answer in 5 working days. For a crash report, call the non-emergency line at 432-685-7110.

Questions

Is it legal to ride an electric scooter on the sidewalk in Midland?

State law allows it unless a local rule bans it. We could not confirm whether Midland has such a rule.

How long do I have after a scooter accident in Midland?

Generally 2 years to file a scooter suit. If the city is to blame, send it written notice within 60 days.

Does Midland have Lime or Bird scooters?

We could not find an official record of a program as of November 2026.

Can I sue if a car hit me on my scooter?

Yes, but not if you carry more than half the fault.

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Sources (28)

  1. Texas Transportation Code 551.352, checked 2026-11-09. “may be operated only on a street or highway for which the posted speed limit is 35 miles per hour or less”
  2. City of Midland Charter, Sec. 8, checked 2026-11-08. “duly verified within sixty days after the same has been sustained”
  3. City of Midland, Street & Alley Maintenance, checked 2026-11-08. “Sidewalk repair is the responsibility of the property owner”
  4. Lime User Agreement, checked 2026-11-09. “exclusively through final and binding arbitration instead of filing a lawsuit in court”
  5. Midland Vision Zero Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, checked 2026-11-09. “pedestrians, bicyclists, public transit users, scooter riders, and motorcyclists”
  6. City of Midland, Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, July 2024, checked 2026-11-08. “City of Midland had 36 bicycle crashes and 117 pedestrian crashes”
  7. Texas Transportation Code 551.352, checked 2026-11-09. “A person may operate a motor-assisted scooter on a path set aside for the exclusive operation of bicycles or on a sidewalk.”
  8. Texas Transportation Code 551.351, checked 2026-11-09. “a gas or electric motor not exceeding 40 cubic centimeters”
  9. Texas Transportation Code 551.352, checked 2026-11-09. “A provision of this title applicable to a motor vehicle does not apply to a motor-assisted scooter.”
  10. City of Midland, Comprehensive Safety Action Plan, July 2024, checked 2026-11-08. “Big Spring Street, Andrews Highway, and Wall Street”
  11. Texas Transportation Code 601.072, checked 2026-11-09. “$30,000 for bodily injury to or death of one person in one collision”
  12. Tex. Civ. Prac. & Rem. Code § 16.003, checked 2026-11-08. “not later than two years after the day the cause of action accrues”
  13. Texas Insurance Code 1952.101, checked 2026-11-09. “protects insureds who are legally entitled to recover from owners or operators of uninsured or underinsured motor vehicles”
  14. Texas Civil Practice and Remedies Code 33.001, checked 2026-11-09. “a claimant may not recover damages if his percentage of responsibility is greater than 50 percent”
  15. CDC, checked 2026-11-09. “Half of those we spoke to said a surface condition like a pot hole or crack in the street may have contributed to their injury.”
  16. City of Midland, Street & Alley Maintenance, checked 2026-11-08. “maintain and repair curb and gutter, bridge repair, and concrete street and alley maintenance”
  17. City of Midland Charter, Sec. 8, checked 2026-11-08. “the amount for which the claimant will settle”
  18. City of Midland, Report an Issue, checked 2026-11-08. “SeeClickFix is our new 311 program that provides you with report tracking capabilities”
  19. City of Midland, Process for Filing a Claim, checked 2026-11-08. “please notify Risk Management as soon as possible by calling 432.685.7246”
  20. City of Midland, Process for Filing a Claim, checked 2026-11-08. “Risk Management Division City of Midland PO Box 1152 Midland, TX 79702”
  21. Bird Rental Agreement, checked 2026-11-09. “The notice must be sent within 30 days of your first use of the Service”
  22. Bird Rental Agreement, checked 2026-11-09. “RIDER EXPRESSLY WAIVES ALL CLAIMS AGAINST CITY FOR HARM CAUSED BY CITY NEGLIGENCE OR DANGEROUS CONDITIONS ON PUBLIC PROPERTY.”
  23. Lime User Agreement, checked 2026-11-09. “If you ride without a helmet and are injured as a result, you waive any and all claims against the Released Parties”
  24. Dresser Industries v. Page Petroleum (Tex. 1993), checked 2026-11-09. “we hold that the fair notice requirements of conspicuousness and the express negligence doctrine apply to both indemnity agreements and to releases in the circumstances before us”
  25. Midland Health, Our Services, checked 2026-11-08. “is a Level 3 Adult Trauma Center”
  26. CPSC, checked 2026-11-09. “E-Scooters: There were an estimated total of 380,000 ED visits from 2017 through 2024”
  27. Midland Health, Medical Records, checked 2026-11-08. “Release of Information should provide an answer in 5 working days”
  28. City of Midland, Police Department directory, checked 2026-11-08. “Non-Emergency Dispatch Ph: 432-685-7110”

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