Florida E-Bike Accident Attorney

E-bikes have gained popularity in cities and regions throughout Florida thanks to the unique benefits they offer riders. E-bikes, or electric bicycles, are bicycles that have been equipped with electric motors. This adds a degree of propulsion that traditional bicycles don’t offer. Thus, e-bikes combine many of the benefits of bicycles and motor vehicles.

That said, like traditional bicycles, e-bikes are not enclosed vehicles. Unlike a car, truck, or van, an e-bike does not have a metal frame protecting a rider from harm when collisions occur. It also typically doesn’t come with safety features like airbags and seatbelts.

That means riders involved in e-bike accidents are quite vulnerable. If you’ve been harmed in an accident while riding an e-bike, your injuries are likely quite serious and may require costly treatment.

Was your accident the result of another party’s actions or carelessness? If so, review your case with a Florida e-bike accident attorney at Colson Hicks Eidson. We will review the details of the case and explain whether you have grounds to file a claim or lawsuit seeking financial compensation for your losses.

HOW FLORIDA E-BIKE ACCIDENTS HAPPEN

Negligent motorists are often to blame when e-bike accidents occur in our state. Drivers can cause accidents by:

• Speeding
• Driving while intoxicated
• Driving while drowsy
• Paying attention to their phones instead of the road
• Failing to yield the right of way
• Not obeying traffic signals

E-bike accidents may also occur when the designers and manufacturers of these vehicles are careless. For example, you may have been harmed in a Florida e-bike accident if the manufacturer of your bike overlooked a defect.