A rise in scooter use has been seen throughout Santa Monica and the Greater Los Angeles area, but the transportation method has been linked to an increase in injury frequency and severity nationwide.
In the U.S between 2016 and 2020, hospitalizations for scooter injuries nearly tripled and severe injuries requiring orthopedic and plastic surgery increased.
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