FAQ Category: Featured E-Scooter Accidents FAQs

For personal injury, the general deadline is two years from the date of the accident under CCP Section 335.1. If a public entity may be liable — for a road defect, for example — you typically must present a government claim within six months. Call us quickly so we can…

E-bikes are classified under Vehicle Code Section 312.5, established by AB 1096. Class 1 is pedal-assist only, cutting off at 20 mph. Class 2 allows throttle use without pedaling, also capped at 20 mph. Class 3 is pedal-assist up to 28 mph, requires a speedometer, and all riders must wear…

California does not require you to carry personal insurance to ride an e-bike or e-scooter. However, auto insurance — especially UM/UIM coverage — or homeowner’s and renter’s insurance can protect you if someone else’s negligence injures you, or if you are accused of causing a crash. Without your own coverage,…

Liability can fall on drivers, other riders, rental companies, property owners, or a government entity, depending on whose negligence caused or contributed to the crash. California uses fault-based rules, and each party can be assigned a percentage of fault. We investigate every angle to identify all responsible parties.