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Koenigsberg & Associates have a proven track record fighting for our clients. We're committed to securing your recovery and getting you back on your feet.
How our lawyers can help
The experienced attorneys at Koenigsberg & Associates will listen to your needs, organize the facts, evidence, and details of your case, and aggressively pursue legal action until you get the compensation that you deserve:
- Medical Treatment
- Lost Wages
- Pain & Suffering
Common types of e-scooter and e-bike accidents
From delivery-rider crashes to rental-scooter malfunctions, we handle every kind of NYC micromobility case.
Car vs. e-scooter or e-bike crashes
Drivers turning, merging, or opening doors strike riders in bike lanes, intersections, and shared streets across all five boroughs.
Delivery-rider crashes
Crashes involving food-delivery e-bikes and e-scooters — including riders working for app platforms and restaurants — often involve commercial insurance the rider's own policy doesn't.
Dooring incidents
A driver or passenger swings a door into a rider's path, one of the most common and preventable crashes for cyclists and scooter riders.
Pedestrian struck by e-bike or e-scooter
Walkers hit on sidewalks, crosswalks, and shared paths — frequently by delivery riders moving at high speed.
Defective battery, brake, or throttle
Failed brakes, throttle lock-on, and faulty batteries (including battery fires) support product-liability claims against manufacturers, distributors, and rental companies.
Rental or share-program crashes
Citi Bike, Lime, and other share programs are required to keep equipment safe — when poor maintenance contributes to a crash, the rental company can be liable.
Unsafe street, bike-lane, or pothole crashes
Potholes, missing signage, construction plates, and poorly designed lanes can put the City or a contractor on the hook for your injuries.
Hit-and-run incidents
When a driver flees, uninsured motorist coverage and MVAIC benefits may still fund a full recovery.
Multi-vehicle and multi-rider crashes
Crowded bike lanes and greenways produce collisions between riders, e-bikes, and other micromobility devices where liability and coverage require careful investigation.
Common e-scooter and e-bike accident injuries
Higher speeds, small wheels, and no protective cage make even a low-speed crash dangerous.
Traumatic brain injuries
Concussions and severe TBIs are common in e-scooter and e-bike crashes — even with a helmet — and can permanently change cognition and earning capacity.
Facial and dental injuries
Broken jaws, lost teeth, and disfiguring lacerations from being thrown over the handlebars often require oral surgery and reconstructive procedures.
Spinal cord and back injuries
Herniated discs, vertebral fractures, and paralysis after high-impact crashes with motor vehicles or rigid road hazards.
Broken bones
Fractured wrists, collarbones, ribs, and pelvis are routine after being thrown from an e-scooter or e-bike.
Road rash and lacerations
Deep abrasions from sliding across pavement at e-bike speeds frequently leave permanent scarring.
Shoulder and rotator-cuff tears
Riders instinctively brace with an outstretched arm — tearing labrums, rotator cuffs, and AC joints.
Knee, ankle, and leg injuries
Crush injuries, ligament tears, and open fractures from impact with vehicles, curbs, and the pavement.
Burns from battery fires
Defective lithium-ion batteries can ignite during charging or after a crash, causing severe burns and home fires that support product-liability claims.
PTSD and emotional trauma
Anxiety, depression, and fear of riding again are real, compensable injuries under New York law.
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Are e-scooters and e-bikes legal in New York City?
Yes. New York State and New York City legalized Class 1, 2, and 3 e-bikes and e-scooters with speed limits up to 20–25 mph depending on the class. Riders 16 and older may operate them, and helmets are required for e-scooters and Class 3 e-bikes. Being legal does not mean being protected — riders still face high crash risk, and being out of compliance does not automatically bar recovery.
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Who is responsible if I'm hit while riding a Citi Bike, Lime, or rental e-scooter?
Liability can extend to the at-fault driver, the rental or share company, and sometimes the City for unsafe street conditions. We investigate the rental contract, the maintenance records, the GPS and ride data, and the surrounding traffic conditions to identify every responsible party and every available insurance policy.
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I was a pedestrian hit by an e-scooter or e-bike — can I sue?
Yes. Pedestrians struck by e-bikes or e-scooters — including delivery riders — can bring a personal-injury claim against the rider and, often, the delivery app, restaurant, or employer that put the rider on the road. These cases require fast investigation because rider identification, route data, and surveillance video disappear quickly.
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Does New York no-fault cover e-scooter and e-bike riders?
It depends. Mopeds and certain Class 3 e-bikes that require registration may qualify for no-fault benefits, but most e-scooters and lower-class e-bikes do not. That makes a strong third-party claim against the at-fault driver — and any commercial policy covering them — even more important. We help riders navigate this gap and pursue every available source of recovery.
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How long do I have to file an e-scooter or e-bike accident claim in New York?
The general statute of limitations for personal injury is three years from the date of the crash, and two years for wrongful death. If a public entity such as the City is responsible — for example, due to a dangerous street or bike-lane condition — you must file a Notice of Claim within 90 days. Don't wait. Crash data, helmet-camera footage, app records, and street-camera video all disappear quickly.
Offices across NYC
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Brooklyn Midwood
1213 Avenue U
Brooklyn, NY 11229
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Brooklyn Flatbush
282 Flatbush Ave, Suite 2
Brooklyn, NY 11217
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Queens
80-02 Kew Gardens Road, Suite 5001
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
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The Bronx
225B East 149th Street
Bronx, NY 10451