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05/30/2026

Some states are starting to regulate e-bikes in the absence of any federal laws. Connecticut passed sweeping e-bike safety legislation in 2025, and New Jersey recently enacted what's been called the strongest e-bike law in the country, with age limits and permit requirements across all classes. Does your state have e-bike laws? Check here:

Explore updated 2026 U.S. ebike laws by state — Class 1, 2 & 3 regulations, licensing rules, and trail access. Stay compliant wherever you ride.

05/26/2026

No matter how careful you are while driving, accidents can still happen. Here's our advice on what to do if you are involved in a crash:

✇︎︎ Stop the vehicle
✇︎︎ Assess any injuries
✇︎︎ Move to safety
✇︎︎ Call 911
✇︎︎ Gather evidence
✇︎︎ Don't talk about the accident
✇︎︎ Seek medical attention✇︎︎ Contact your insurance company
✇︎︎ File an accident report

And of course, if you or anyone close to you is injured, contact us for advice as soon as possible. Time is of the essence in gathering information about the accident, assessing your injuries, and moving forward with any potential legal action. https://bit.ly/3DVqbod

05/25/2026

The most underreported e-bike story isn't the crashes. It's the battery fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries. They happen in apartments, storage rooms, and garages, where the bikes are charging overnight. These fires burn at extremely high temperatures and are very difficult to extinguish once they start.

Federal officials are considering a crackdown on defective lithium-ion batteries that power hoverboards, scooters and motorized bicycles because of a rash of deadly fires caused by exploding batteries.

05/23/2026

One detail that tends to get lost in the e-bike safety conversation: the median age of injured riders is significantly higher than that of traditional cyclists, suggesting that many older adults are taking on vehicles capable of 20 to 28 mph without fully accounting for how different that experience is from riding a conventional bike.

Electric bikes and scooters have soared in popularity in recent years, but a UCSF study has found that accidents stemming from these "micromobility" vehicles have also soared.

05/21/2026

No amount of money can make up for the tragic loss of someone you love. But that doesn't mean compensation isn't necessary. There are very real costs associated with the death of a family member, from medical bills to lost wages to psychological trauma to loss of companionship. If negligence caused the death of someone in your family, we would be honored to help during this difficult time. https://bit.ly/4pXq8eI

05/20/2026

One of the most important factors to understand about e-bikes is that they are not just faster bicycles. A Class 3 e-bike can reach almost 30 miles per hour! Yet e-bikes are still classified by the federal government as nonmotorized vehicles. That classification determines who needs a license, who needs insurance, and what safety standards apply. https://bit.ly/3QXAu1H

05/18/2026

Janet Stotko was out for her usual evening walk when a 14-year-old on an e-bike hit her from behind at 25 mph. She was unresponsive when first responders arrived, required emergency brain surgery, and will live with permanent neurological damage — including the loss of her taste and smell — for the rest of her life.

A crash involving an electric bike nearly took the life of Janet Stotko​, a Hastings, Minnesota, woman, in the summer of 2024. Wednesday she testified at Minnesota House Transportation committee meeting advocating for a bill for better protections.

05/17/2026

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05/15/2026

The rate of e-bike injuries surged by almost 300% between 2019 and 2022. https://bit.ly/3OlRuxD

05/13/2026

Electric bikes have transformed how millions of Americans get around. They are convenient, affordable, eco-friendly, and fun to ride. But as ridership has surged, so has something far less welcome: a rapid and alarming rise in injuries, fatalities, and fires that regulators and public health officials are only beginning to grapple with. https://bit.ly/4wiPqrr