If you were hurt on or by an e-bike in California, the rules turn on the bike's class. Veh. Code § 312.5 defines Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes; Class 3 (up to 28 mph) requires a helmet and bans riders under 16. The Three Feet for Safety Act (Veh. Code § 21760) still protects you from passing vehicles. Two years to file under CCP § 335.1. No fee unless we win.
E-bike cases combine two evidence streams: the cycling crash itself, and the bike's mechanical and battery data. Both matter, and both fade quickly.
Even minor e-bike impacts can cause concussion or internal injuries at 20–28 mph. The police report fixes the driver's identity and the e-bike's class for the file.
Name, license, plate, insurance. Photograph the cards.
Bike position, vehicle position, brake levers, tire condition, battery casing for any visible damage or swelling, serial number tag. Multiple angles.
Other cyclists, drivers, store-front employees. Names captured at the scene matter more than statements weeks later.
Do not repair, charge, or discard. For battery and motor defects, the physical evidence is critical. Bag the helmet too.
E-bike speeds produce serious orthopedic, head, and internal injuries. ER documentation from day-of is the strongest medical evidence.
We send a preservation letter to the driver, the e-bike manufacturer (if defect is suspected), and the rental company. Most CCTV footage is overwritten within 14–30 days.
Equipment-defect evidence is often the key to the case. A preservation letter on day one stops anyone from inspecting (or losing) it.
Allowed on most bike paths and bike lanes. No helmet required for adults. Most common rental class.
Throttle works without pedaling. Same path access as Class 1 in most jurisdictions. Adult helmet not required.
Helmet required for riders. Riders under 16 prohibited. Restricted from most bike paths and trails - primarily on-road.
Note. Local ordinances can be stricter. Several CA cities ban e-bikes from certain trails. Class is determined by the bike's manufacturer label.
Statewide Case Evaluations, 24/7. We send preservation letters to the driver, the manufacturer, and any rental operator the same day.
Call (888) 760-2529. A licensed California attorney calls back, usually within the hour.
Same day. We demand preservation of the e-bike, battery, charger, and any GPS / app data. We notify the manufacturer if defect is suspected.
Investigation, mechanical inspection, expert disclosures, demand. If the carrier won't pay fair value, we file and litigate.
Names withheld for privacy, facts preserved for transparency. Each case is unique - yours included.
A high school student sustained serious injuries requiring arm surgery after being involved in a rollover accident as a passenger. The incident occurred while exiting Interstate 5.
Read the case study→During an evening bike ride in Twentynine Palms, a father was struck by a distracted driver who ran a stop sign, leaving him with multiple fractures and requiring several surgeries.
Read the case study→Walking his French bulldog in the morning, our client was suddenly attacked by a Cane Corso. He sustained multiple injuries, including bite wounds to his thigh, a chipped tooth, forehead abrasions, and a back injury.
Read the case study→Past results disclaimer. Prior results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict a similar outcome in your case. Each case is different and depends on its unique facts, the applicable law, and the available insurance coverage.
We work on a contingency fee basis. You pay nothing upfront, and we only get paid if we win your case.
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