Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay no attorney's fees unless we recover compensation for you. We also advance the costs of investigating your claim, including the expert analysis often needed in product liability cases. The initial consultation is always free.
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read more? For most e-bike accidents occurring on or after March 24, 2023, Florida's statute of limitations is two years from the date of the crash. Product liability claims and claims involving government entities may have different deadlines and special requirements. Because evidence — especially the e-bike itself and its data — can disappear quickly, you should contact an attorney as soon as...
read more? Florida only requires helmets for riders under 16, so if you are 16 or older, not wearing one is not a violation of law. However, an insurance company may still try to argue that your lack of a helmet contributed to your injuries in order to reduce what they pay. Under Florida's comparative negligence rule, this can affect your recovery, but it does not bar your claim. An experienced attorney...
read more? Yes, potentially. If a defect, such as a battery fire, brake failure, sticking throttle, or motor surge, caused your crash, you may have a product liability claim against the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer. This is separate from any claim against a negligent driver. It's critical to preserve the e-bike itself and not repair or discard it, because the bike is key evidence. Have an...
read more? It depends on what caused the crash. If a negligent driver hit you, the same rules apply as in a car-versus-bicycle case. If your e-bike's battery, brakes, motor, or throttle malfunctioned, the manufacturer or seller may be liable under product liability law. If a dangerous road or trail contributed, a government entity could share responsibility. Many e-bike cases involve more than one liable...
read more? E-bikes are generally allowed wherever bicycles can go, including roads, bike lanes, and many shared-use paths — Florida is unusually permissive, even allowing Class 3 e-bikes on many trails in some instances and subject to local restrictions. Existing law requires riders to yield to pedestrians and give an audible signal before passing. A proposed 2026 law (SB 382) that would have capped...
read more? No. Under Florida Statute § 316.20655, a qualifying electric bicycle (functional pedals, a seat, and a motor under 750 watts) is treated as a bicycle, not a motor vehicle. That means you do not need a driver's license, vehicle registration, or insurance to ride one legally. However, if you are injured by a car while riding, your own auto insurance or the at-fault driver's insurance may still...
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