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Electric Bike and Electric Scooter Accident Attorney

Electric bikes and scooters have transformed the way Portlanders move through our city. While these motorized vehicles offer a new, exciting way to get around, they also bring new risks for riders sharing the roads with motor vehicles. Eder Sturm Eder’s e-bike accident/electric scooter accident attorneys can help you after a crash involving one of these vehicles.

Oregon's Experts in Electric Bike and Electric Scooter Accidents

Eder Sturm Eder’s e-bike accident lawyers represent injured riders across all types of accidents involving electric scooters or bicycles. Whether you’ve suffered a scooter injury, property damage, or serious harm from a careless driver, our legal team will fight to help you recover compensation for your medical bills, pain and suffering, and other long-term effects.

We apply our knowledge of state traffic laws, as well as local laws that can affect the outcome of your case, when working on these specialized cases.

Throughout the process, our team helps every injured client understand their legal options and what they may be entitled to in compensation after a crash.

If you’ve been hurt while riding an e-bike or scooter, reach out to the compassionate personal injury lawyers at Eder Sturm Law. Our skilled electric bicycle accident attorneys know the law, and we know how to win.

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Electric bike or scooter accident? Take the next step with Eder Sturm Eder

After an e‑bike or scooter crash, strict legal deadlines may limit the time you have to file a claim, so it is important to speak with a lawyer as soon as possible. Eder Sturm Eder’s experienced personal injury lawyers can help you understand your legal options and what to expect from the claims process before you decide how to move forward.

Your Rights as an Electric Bike Rider

In both Oregon and Washington, electric bike operators typically enjoy the same traffic rights and protections as regular cyclists and other roadway users. If another party’s negligence caused your e‑bike or scooter accident, you may be entitled to compensation through an insurance claim or personal injury lawsuit. This compensation may cover medical expenses, lost wages, pain and suffering, and property damage, such as a destroyed bike or scooter.

The Right to the Road

In both Oregon and Washington, properly classified electric‑assisted bicycles are usually treated much like traditional bicycles, which means you have the right to use most roads and bike lanes, and drivers must yield, signal, and share the road safely with you. Oregon and Washington both use a three‑class system for e‑bikes, and where you can legally ride may depend on your bike’s class.

The Right to Seek Compensation

If another person’s negligence causes your crash, you can pursue a personal injury claim in either Oregon or Washington. Both Oregon and Washington use comparative fault systems, which means you may still recover compensation even if you were partially at fault. (Please note that your recovery can be reduced by your percentage of responsibility, and being mostly at fault can bar a claim entirely.)

The Right to Legal Representation

You have the right to consult an Oregon or Washington personal injury lawyer before giving recorded statements, signing medical releases, or accepting any insurance settlement. An e‑bike or e‑scooter accident attorney can explain how local e‑bike classifications and path/sidewalk rules apply to your crash, analyze fault, gather evidence, negotiate with insurers, and file a lawsuit if needed, so you can focus on healing while your legal interests are protected.

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Electric Bike and Electric Scooter Accidents FAQs

Common questions about electric bike and electric scooter accidents cases in Oregon

Yes. In both Oregon and Washington, an e‑bike rental company can be held liable if vehicle's condition contributed to your crash. Liability can also come into play if the company failed to provide basic safety instructions, rented a bike that was clearly inappropriate for your size or experience, ignored known defects or prior complaints, or encouraged unsafe use (such as disabling speed limiters or allowing underage riders on higher‑class bikes). If your injuries were caused entirely by a dangerous driver or a hazardous road condition, the rental company may have little or no legal responsibility, even though its insurance could still become relevant. Many rental agreements include waivers and assumption‑of‑risk language, but these do not always fully shield the business, especially if there is evidence of gross negligence, inadequate maintenance, or violation of state or local e‑bike safety rules.
An e‑bike is typically defined as a bicycle with fully operable pedals plus an electric motor under a certain power limit (often capped around 750–1,000 watts) that assists up to a regulated speed; many states, including Oregon and Washington, divide e‑bikes into three classes based on whether the motor is pedal‑assist only or has a throttle, and whether it can assist above 20 mph up to about 28 mph. An e‑scooter is not considered a bicycle of any kind; they are in a separate category with special helmet, age, speed, and sidewalk rules. In Oregon, e-scooters are barred from certain roads, sidewalks, or parks where e‑bikes may still be allowed. Always follow the rules of the road whenever operating either type of vehicle.
Yes, most e‑bikes are treated as bicycles under Oregon and Portland law. You do not need a license or registration to operate one, and you can usually use bike lanes and many multi‑use paths without wearing a helmet. However, higher‑speed “Class 3” e-bikes can lose bicycle status and be treated more like mopeds or motor vehicles; this includes restrictions on bike lanes, paths, and protected facilities.
This depends on several factors, including the type of insurance you carry, how your policy defines “e‑bike,” and the circumstances of the crash. Many standard homeowners and renters policies offer little or no coverage for e‑bikes because they classify them as motorized vehicles, which are often excluded. However, if a driver hits you while you are riding, their auto liability coverage, and sometimes your own PIP or uninsured/underinsured motorist coverage, can cover your medical bills and other losses. Health insurance usually covers medical treatment after an e‑bike accident regardless of fault. (Some riders in Oregon and Washington buy standalone insurance policies that add liability, theft, and medical‑payment protections tailored to electric bikes.)

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We accomplish this through our knowledge of the legal system, insurance defense strategies, vehicle code, and understanding of medical treatments, procedures, and diagnoses. We combine this knowledge with years of courtroom experience.

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