Legal Recourse for E-Bike Injuries in Queens

On Behalf of Mallilo & Grossman Attorneys at Law | Aug 29, 2024 | Personal Injury |

“It’s like riding a bike,” or so people say. But that’s for when something is a skill that is easy to pick up and remember. With the rise in popularity of E-bikes, it has become clear that even riding one of these is not like riding a bike. Given the speed at which these bikes can travel, injuries caused by collisions can be serious. If you’ve been injured by one of these vehicles, you may want to seek compensation with an e-bike accident lawyer from our team at Mallilo & Grossman, Attorneys at Law in Queens, NY.

The growing presence of E-bikes and e-scooters has led to a rise in accidents and injuries involving riders, pedestrians, and other motorists. Although you do not need a license to ride an E-bike as you would with a motorbike, there are still a number of laws governing the behavior expected of E-bike users. If you are injured by an E-bike, you may have recourse in both civil and criminal law.

Laws Governing E-Bikes

E-bikes are, in many ways, treated like a motor vehicle rather than a bicycle. This reflects their significant speed and weight increase over pedal cycles, and the amount of harm that they may do if involved in accidents with pedestrians or other bicycles. E-bike riders are expected to be familiar with and follow all the rules of the road. At no time are E-bikes permitted to drive on sidewalks.

E-bikes and E-scooters are required to use bike lanes whenever possible and are not allowed to drive on highways where the speed limit is more than 30 miles per hour. In addition, they may not be driven at speeds of more than 25mph. New York City boroughs have the right to further limit the streets that E-bikes can use and may have further requirements of riders, such as mandating helmets or high visibility gear.

Legal Claims and Compensation

Filing a civil case against the person responsible for your injury can result in you recovering various damages. These damages can help to pay for your medical expenses, any wages you have lost while recovering, and any property damaged during the accident. You can also recover damages for projected medical costs, loss of future earnings, and for the physical pain and emotional distress you have suffered. In cases involving fatalities, surviving family members may file a wrongful death lawsuit to seek compensation for funeral costs and loss of companionship.

Consult an E-Bike Accident Lawyer

In some ways an E-bike injury case is like any other personal injury case; we show that the at-fault party had a responsibility to abide by the law, that they did not do so, and that they harmed you as a result. However, as with all cases, it is a good idea to consult an attorney who has experiences with cases like your own, and who is familiar with not only personal injury law, but also with vehicle collision injuries and E-bike law.

Any collision with a vehicle can have serious physical, emotional, and financial consequences. E-bikes are no different in this case from any other vehicle. If you have been injured then you deserve justice, so contact us at Mallilo & Grossman, Attorneys at Law in Queens, NY.

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