E-bikes are one of the most popular means of convenient, affordable transportation to community destinations in Los Angeles. Unfortunately, riding an e-bike often puts cyclists in close proximity to moving traffic, increasing the risk of severe or catastrophic injuries.
If you suffered an e-bike accident, contact the Los Angeles bicycle accident attorneys at Martinian Lawyers to learn about the legal options open to you. Call (323) 531-5676) today.
Why Choose Martinian Lawyers as Your E-Bike Accident Law Firm In LA?
For over a decade, Martinian Lawyers has been dedicated to advocating for injury and accident victims in the Los Angeles area, with a reputation for success that gives your claim a strong voice. When you choose a Los Angeles personal injury attorney from Martinian Lawyers, your case has the following advantages:
- Prompt action, timely responses, and open communication throughout the process
- A commitment to compassion and empathy through strong legal representation
- A personally tailored and well-executed strategy to recover the maximum compensation available to you
Martinian Lawyers offers a free consultation and contingency-based payment, so you pay nothing until after we’ve recovered compensation for you in your e-bike accident claim. Get in touch with our experienced Los Angeles e-bike accident lawyers today.
What Causes E-Bike Accidents In Los Angeles?
E-bikes are convenient and energy-friendly. Unfortunately, even the most experienced cyclist can experience a serious injury caused by driver negligence, such as the following:
- Speeding
- Distracted driving
- Following an e-bike too closely
- Improperly passing or passing too closely
- Failure to yield the right of way to an e-bike rider
- Reversing accidents
- Left-turn accidents: when a driver making a left turn focuses on traffic coming from the right and hits an e-bike coming from the left during their turn
- Right-hooking accidents: when a driver passes an e-bike before an intersection and then makes a right turn into the path of the cyclist at the intersection
- Car-dooring accidents
- Impaired driving
- Drowsy driving
Careless or reckless drivers are the most common responsible parties in e-bike accident cases, but sometimes other entities may be held liable or partly liable under California’s pure comparative negligence law. In e-bike accident claims, additional liable parties may be a negligent road maintenance agency or the manufacturer of defective bike parts. Our Los Angeles e-bike accident lawyers can help determine all liable parties in your case.
What Damages Can I Recover In an E-Bike Accident Claim In Los Angeles?
E-bike accidents are on the rise, according to data from the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Unfortunately, e-bike injuries are expensive and painful, especially when they delay a prompt return to work while medical expenses accumulate. Common damages recovered in Los Angeles e-bike accident claims include the following:
- Reimbursement for medical expenses
- Future medical costs related to the injury
- Out-of-pocket expenses
- Lost income
- Future income loss and reduced future earning ability
- Compensation for pain and suffering
- Catastrophic injury compensation may be available for permanent injuries, such as disfigurement, traumatic amputations, loss of vision, hearing loss, organ loss, or diminished quality of life
If a loved one died in an e-bike accident, a wrongful death claim recovers compensation and a sense of justice for your family’s loss. Our experienced team of wrongful death attorneys in Los Angeles can guide you through the legal process.
Los Angeles E-Bike Accident Resources
Watch the video below to hear from our founding attorney, Tigran Martinian, as he discusses California’s e-bike and e-scooter laws and who may be responsible after an accident.
Contact Our Los Angeles E-Bike Accident Attorneys Today
An e-bike accident happens in an instant, but the adverse impacts may be long-term or permanent, with life-altering effects. Instead of leaving your claim in the hands of an insurance adjuster whose job is to protect the company’s profits at your expense, reach out to Martinian Lawyers for experienced legal representation throughout the process of your claim, from the initial filing to a full settlement or court award for your damages. Contact our Los Angeles e-bike accident attorneys today for a free consultation.
