Maison Law represents the victims of E-Bike accidents caused by battery malfunctions and explosions. We make sure injured clients have the proof they need to hold a negligent manufacturer or retailer fully responsible for injuries caused by an unsafe E-Bicycle.
Contact the California Product Liability Lawyers at Maison Law for a free case consultation. We want to hear about what happened so we can inform you of every benefit available to you and your family. Find out how to secure financial support from a major company so you can heal and return to the bike rides you love.
California E-Bike Battery Hazards
E-Bike manufacturers and those who sell and service bikes are liable for providing customers with safe rides. A problem with a part, like the battery that powers an electric bicycle, can cause severe injuries.
Pinkbike reports fires caused by E-Bike batteries have been on the rise. They found manufacturing defects can cause malfunctions as well as batteries that suffer external damage. The bike site pointed out that in 2022, the London Fire Brigade responded to 87 E-Bike and 29 E-Scooter fires in Greater London.
As recent as April of 2024, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issued a public health and safety notice over E-Bike batteries. The warning says that Unit Pack Power (UPP) E-Bike batteries pose burn and fire hazards. The lithium-ion battery has reportedly caused 7 fires with 13 people reporting batteries overheating.
The explosion of a battery can cause burns and expose victims to harmful chemicals. Riders who experience a battery issue during a ride might also be sent from their bikes into traffic or down hard on the road surface.
- Chemical Burns
- Thermal burns caused by fires started by malfunctioning batteries
- Inhalation of toxic substances
- Permanent Eye Injuries
- Hearing Damage
- Skin Damage
- Permanent disfigurement
- Broken bones caused in a crash involving a faulty battery
- Head and brain injuries in a crash caused by a faulty battery
Who Is Responsible for a Battery Explosion on an E-Bike?
Those who design, manufacture, and sell E-Bikes have a duty under product liability laws to protect customers from unsafe products.
E-Bike companies are supposed to fully test their bikes before making them available to the public. Bike manufacturers and retailers are supposed to take notice of reports of accidents and malfunctions. They should recall products when people are getting hurt, but profits are often put ahead of safety until it’s too late.
California empowers the victims of defective E-Bikes and batteries to file injury claims and/or lawsuits to secure recovery support when they are injured. Your Maison Law attorney would fully investigate who might have contributed to a battery malfunction. Your lawyer may file an injury claim against several parties, giving you a better chance to secure enough to pay every medical bill you receive.
These are just some of the parties that may be held responsible after an E-Bike battery issue causes harm:
- Companies that design E-Bikes and their batteries
- Company that manufactures E-Bikes and their batteries
- Retailers that may assemble and sell the E-Bike
- Bike shops that improperly repair or replace E-Bike Batteries
- Bike Rideshares like Lyft or Metro that fail to maintain their bikes and batteries causing malfunctions
Large bike businesses and manufacturing corporations will be able to afford corporate lawyers. They’ll be charged with trying to find ways to poke holes in your case and limit what your family receives in compensation. These cases become complex in a hurry and it’s a good idea to have a lawyer working on your behalf who isn’t afraid to stand up to companies and store chains.
How Much Is My E-Bike Battery Injury Case Worth?
A skilled lawyer would need to hear about what happened to you and be allowed to investigate your accident and medical diagnosis before being able to provide an accurate settlement estimate.
Your lawyer would total all of your economic damages such as medical bills and the care that may be needed in the future. Your lawyer also considers the physical scars and pain you may be left with. The emotional toll a frightening blast and difficult recovery might cause should also factor into the amount of an E-Bike battery injury settlement check:
These factors are just some of the things that should receive support after an accident:
- Past and future medical invoices.
- Long-term costs associated with permanent disfigurement and permanent disability. This may include skin grafts and additional surgeries after chemical burns. Money for restorative surgery down the road. Physical therapy may be needed for years to come. Lifelong support if your vision or mobility is affected and you can no longer work to support yourself and your family.
- Support for the physical pain you endure after an encounter with an exploding battery.
- Support for the emotional trauma you’ve suffered during your E-Bike accident recovery. The anxiety and depression that can follow an accident. The PTSD symptoms that might arise after a scary collision. The harm to self-image after an explosion changes your appearance.
- Support for the wages and benefits lost while missing work.
- Repairs to E-Bicycle or replacement. Compensation for any other personal possessions damaged by the battery.
- A new, safe battery for your bike.
Your Maison Law attorney would monitor any settlement offer made by an at-fault party’s liability insurance provider. Your lawyer would help you reject any offer that didn’t fully cover your needs and the needs of your family. Your lawyer would also be ready to file a lawsuit and take an E-Bike maker to court if the insurance company refused to accept full accountability.
Contact a California E-Bike Battery Injury Attorney
If you or a loved one are hurt by a defective E-Bicycle or battery, speak with a local California E-Bike Manufacturer Accident Lawyer. We are cycling advocates and want safe rides and safe bikes for all riders. When cyclists are injured, we want to secure support for them as fast as possible so they can afford the best care available and get back on their bicycles.
The skilled lawyers at Maison Law offer free case consultations to all California E-Bike battery explosion accident victims. Contact us to schedule a case review. It’s a no-risk way to find out what your injury is worth and how to demand the maximum in compensation from the company or corporation that makes, assembles, or sells faulty batteries.
