E-Bike & E-Scooter Accident Lawyers

Whoever caused it — and most of the time, that’s a driver. Nevada gives e-bike riders the same rights on the road as drivers, so a driver who turns across your path, drifts into the bike lane or opens a door into you can be held responsible. Others can share the blame: a rental company that handed you a bike with bad brakes, a manufacturer whose battery or frame failed, or a city or county that left a dangerous road defect unrepaired. Insurers will try to put the blame on you. We find every party who owes you and hold each one accountable.

Get somewhere safe, call 911 and get checked out — even if you feel fine. Adrenaline hides injuries. Then protect your claim: photograph the scene, the vehicles and your bike; get names and numbers from the driver and any witnesses; keep the bike and your damaged gear as they are; and don’t give the other driver’s insurer a recorded statement. Call a lawyer before you sign anything. Surveillance video gets recorded over, so don’t wait.

Not by law. Nevada doesn’t require insurance, registration or a driver’s license for an e-bike that fits the state’s definition: Class 1, 2 or 3, with a motor of 750 watts or less. But not required isn’t the same as protected. If you hit a pedestrian or damage a car, you can be held personally responsible for the bill. Some homeowners and renters policies cover e-bike accidents and some exclude anything with a motor, so read yours or ask your agent. If your bike is faster or more powerful than the e-bike definition allows, different rules — including insurance rules — may apply.

Start with the driver’s. Every Nevada driver must carry at least $25,000 in bodily injury coverage per person, and that minimum can run out fast after a serious crash. If the driver has no insurance, not enough insurance or drives off, the uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage on your own auto policy may step in, even though you were on a bike. Medical payments coverage on your policy may help, too. Insurers rarely point these out. We dig through every policy that could apply.

It can. Nevada recognizes three classes: Class 1 (pedal-assist, the motor stops helping at 20 mph), Class 2 (throttle, tops out at 20 mph) and Class 3 (pedal-assist up to 28 mph). Bikes in these classes are treated much like regular bicycles. A modified bike that goes faster or has a bigger motor may count as a moped or other motor vehicle, and insurers can use that to argue against your claim. Keep the bike and its label — the class is usually printed on it.

Usually two years from the date of the crash for a personal injury lawsuit. If a city, county or state agency is involved — say, a pothole or a broken signal caused your crash — notice deadlines can come much sooner. Don’t let the clock make the decision for you. The sooner we start, the more evidence we can save.

Yes. You may have a strong claim against the city, county, or state responsible for maintaining the roadway. Nevada law allows these claims, but they have strict notice deadlines. Our team investigates thoroughly and has recovered compensation for clients injured by hazardous conditions across the state.

Nevada does not require helmets for adult e-bike or e-scooter riders, though Clark County (and cities like Henderson) mandates them for anyone under 18. Not wearing a helmet does not prevent you from filing a claim. However, the insurance company may argue your head injuries were worsened by the lack of one, which could reduce compensation for those specific damages under Nevada’s modified comparative negligence rules. We fight aggressively to protect your full recovery.

Nevada follows a modified comparative negligence rule. As long as you are less than 51% at fault, you can still recover compensation (reduced by your percentage of fault). If you are 51% or more at fault, recovery is barred. Our attorneys minimize any fault assigned to you and maximize your award.