Attorney Advertising
Home

E-Bike & E-Scooter Accident Lawyer

Hurt on an e-bike or scooter? We actually know these cases.

These crashes follow newer, confusing rules that most firms haven't kept up with, and those rules often decide who pays. We have kept up. Tell us what happened and a real lawyer at Peretz Law Firm will tell you where you stand. We handle micromobility cases in NYC, PA, and NJ.

Why e-bike and e-scooter cases are different

E-bike and e-scooter crashes don't fit the old car-accident playbook, and that's exactly why they get mishandled. The insurance coverage depends on how your device is legally classified, where the crash happened, and whether you were working at the time. In New York, e-bikes are sorted into Class 1 and Class 2 (up to 20 mph) and a NYC-only Class 3 (up to 25 mph), and since October 2025 New York City caps all of them at 15 mph on city streets. Compliant e-bikes don't need a license, registration, or insurance, which means after a crash there may be no obvious policy to claim against, and finding the coverage takes someone who knows where to look.

What to do right after

Already did some of these?

Tell us what happened and we'll handle the insurance company so you can focus on getting better.

Start a free review

Cases we take

  • E-bike and e-scooter riders hit by cars, trucks, or buses
  • Delivery workers (food and package couriers) injured on the job
  • Pedestrians hit by an e-bike or e-scooter
  • Crashes caused by potholes, bad bike-lane design, or road defects
  • Shared-scooter and rental e-bike malfunctions (brakes, battery, throttle)
  • Hit-and-run micromobility crashes

Money you may be owed

Wondering what your case may be worth?

It's free to ask. A real lawyer will look at your situation and tell you honestly where you stand.

Start a free review

Common questions

Can I get money if I was hurt on an e-bike or e-scooter?+

Yes, you can recover money if you were hurt on an e-bike or e-scooter in New York, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey, especially if a driver, a road defect, or a faulty device caused the crash. The challenge is identifying which insurance policy applies, because compliant e-bikes don't carry their own coverage. Peretz Law Firm investigates every available source, including the at-fault driver's policy and your own.

Is my e-bike legally a moped? Why does it matter?+

Your e-bike may legally be a moped, and it matters because it changes the entire insurance picture. In New York, a device that exceeds the e-bike speed and power limits, many 28 mph throttle “e-bikes” sold to delivery riders do, is legally a moped, which requires registration, a license, and insurance. If yours qualifies as a moped, different coverage rules apply after a crash. Peretz Law Firm figures out exactly how your device is classified and what that means for your claim.

I was hit by an e-bike or e-scooter rider. Can I make a claim?+

Yes, if you were hit by an e-bike or e-scooter rider, you may have a claim against that rider, and sometimes against a delivery company or the device's manufacturer. Pedestrians struck by micromobility devices can recover for medical bills, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Peretz Law Firm identifies who is responsible and which insurance covers it.

I crashed my delivery e-bike while working. What are my options?+

If you crashed a delivery e-bike while working in New York, Pennsylvania, or New Jersey, you may have several options depending on whether another driver was at fault, whether the delivery platform provides coverage, and whether your device malfunctioned. These cases can involve workers' compensation, third-party injury claims, or product claims at once. Peretz Law Firm sorts out which paths apply to you.

Got hurt on a bike or scooter? Just ask us. It's free.

We'll figure out how your device is classified and which insurance applies. You pay nothing unless we win.

Free case review

Related pages