Texas Accident & Injury News
E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular in San Antonio.
Man Critically Injured in e-Bike Accident Last Week
According to a KSAT News report, a man was rushed to the hospital after an e-bike accident on the Northwest Side.
Police reported the accident happened at around 8:30 p.m. on July 3rd, in the 5500 block of Babcock Road near Eckhert on the Northwest Side. A man in his late twenties was riding an e-bike down Babcock when he hit the front of a pickup truck that was pulling out of a driveway. The man riding the bike was thrown by the impact and suffered critical injuries. He was taken to the hospital in critical condition. The driver remained at the scene and is not facing any criminal charges. No other injuries were reported.
Did You Know?
E-bike use increased by nearly 80% after the pandemic limited public transportation options.
E-Bikes in San Antonio: When You Can Sue
E-bikes have become incredibly popular across the United States, and no wonder. They are easier to use than normal bikes, making them more accessible, and are an eco-friendly option to get around downtown.
However, e-bikes are not without their dangers, especially for inexperienced riders. If you were injured on or by an e-bike in San Antonio, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries.
Defective E-Bike Accidents
E-bikes have motors that assist the user with pedaling. If these motors stop working, explode, or otherwise malfunction while you are riding, you can be seriously injured.
If a defective e-bike caused your injury, you may be able to sue the company who made or rented them to you under product liability law, which protects U.S. consumers from dangerous products.
Pedestrian E-Bike Accidents
If you are hit by an e-bike while walking, you may be able to sue the rider for your injuries.
In order to sue for an e-bike pedestrian accident, the rider would need to be negligent and have directly caused your injury. For example, if they were riding on the sidewalk or on their phone when they hit you, they would likely be held legally responsible for your injury.
Auto Accident With E-Bike
San Antonio is not exactly known as a bike-friendly city. If a reckless driver hit you while you were riding an e-bike, you may be able to sue for your injuries.
A collision with a vehicle can potentially involve many parties. Construction companies, government entities, manufacturers, and dealerships could potentially become involved. As long as you were not more than 50% responsible for the accident, and the driver (or other party) was negligent, you can file a personal injury claim.
Help for E-Bike Accidents in San Antonio: Call Carabin Shaw
If you were injured while riding an e-bike in San Antonio, you could be eligible for compensation for things like:
- Ambulance Costs,
- ER Treatment,
- Surgeries,
- Ongoing Medical Care,
- Missed Work,
- Loss of Earning Capacity,
- TBI,
- Spinal Cord Injury,
- Wrongful Death,
- Trauma/PTSD,
- And More.
Carabin Shaw can help you find out if your case qualifies for free.
Carabin Shaw has been representing those injured in San Antonio and across Texas for over 30 years. We’re a trusted name because we put our clients first. If you were hurt in an e-bike accident, call Carabin Shaw at 800-862-1260 to schedule your free, no-obligation case evaluation. We look forward to serving you.
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