Patrick Malone & Associates: Injury Attorneys, Safety Advocates

06/03/2026

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.

05/30/2026

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.

05/26/2026

Medical errors injure and kill a staggering number of Americans every year — and many are entirely preventable.

If something went wrong during your care or a loved one's, it can be hard to know where to start. Our free Malpractice A-Z guide covers dozens of the most common types of medical errors, from misdiagnosis and medication mistakes to birth injuries, surgical errors, and more.

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05/25/2026

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/4umACGP

05/23/2026

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.

05/21/2026

When life blindsides you, the biggest question is usually the same: Who can actually help? Our team handles a wide range of personal injury cases — and you can see exactly what we do, all in one place.

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05/20/2026

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

05/18/2026

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/4tJHe0H

04/24/2026

When someone suffers a catastrophic injury, it is often confusing and overwhelming. Because of their permanence and severity, catastrophic injuries may prevent the injured person from being able to work again; they might require long-term medical care or 24-hour, round-the-clock home care, all of which cause an added financial burden and emotional strain for both the injured person and their family. At our firm, we prioritize getting you the financial recovery you require for you or your loved one’s future. https://bit.ly/44DQD0i

04/22/2026

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