E-bike accident claims seek compensation for the impact of a personal injury suffered when in an e-bike accident. You make the compensation claim for the impact today and in the future of the personal injury.

E-bike accidents are in the news a lot as the injuries can be serious and, in some cases, fatal. A claim will look for compensation for the losses due to an e-bike accident.

O’Brien & Company Solicitors in Dublin will make your e-bike accident claim for compensation in Ireland.

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What is an e-bike accident claim?

An e-bike and an e-scooter accident claim is the legal process you follow to get compensation for the impacts on your life. Working with a good personal injury solicitor, you can make a claim for the costs and losses due to the accident with an e-bike.

The use of e-bikes and e-scooters is on the rise in Ireland and particularly so in the Dublin area. According to the RSA, 65% of e-bike and e-scooter users reside in Dublin and overall 97% live in urban areas of the country. Nearly 25% of regular e-bike and e-scooter users have been in an accident, while over 32% have been in a near miss. As the number of e-bike users grows, so will the number of accidents. 

The more e-bikes and e-scooters are on Irish roads, the more likely you will be in an accident involving one.

You can claim compensation for the impact of the personal injury, and O’Brien & Company Solicitors will work with you when making the claim.

Who can be at fault for an e-bike accident claim?

The user of an e-bike can be at fault for an e-bike accident claim, but another road user can also be responsible for any injury and losses suffered in the road traffic accident.

Those who can be at fault for an e-bike accident:

  • The e-bike user
  • A pedestrian who steps out in front of an e-bike
  • The car driver who does not look before turning
  • The car passenger who opens their door without looking
  • The Dublin Bus driver who pulls into the bus lane without looking
  • The e-bike user on the footpath or Greenway
  • The manufacturer for producing a faulty e-bike
  • The repair shop that does not carry out all repairs

There can be many reasons behind an e-bike accident, but the e-bike user should drive within the speed limit, obey the rules of the road and have their e-bike regularly maintained and repaired.

Other road users can be responsible for an e-bike accident claim and should be aware of e-bike cyclists when on the roads and streets in Ireland.

O’Brien & Company Solicitors, personal injury solicitors in Dublin, can make the e-bike accident claim for compensation.

Are You Eligible For Compensation?

If you want to obtain compensation for the negligence you have suffered contact us today.

Common e-bike accident claims in Ireland

The common e-bike accident claims in Ireland range from a broken leg when knocked off the e-bike to a head injury due to a defective e-bike.

You make the compensation claim for the impact of the e-bike accident injury on your life today and in the future.

Types of e-bike accident claims in Ireland:

E-bike user personal injury claims* are on the rise in Ireland with the increase in e-bikes on the roads and the carelessness of other road users towards e-bikes sharing the streets.

Types of claims for e-bike user accidents:

  • E-bike user knocked off their bike by driver turning off a busy street
  • Internal organ damage to an e-bike user hit by a car going at speed
  • Broken arm for an e-bike user runover by a van at a busy road junction

O’Brien & Company Solicitors will make your e-bike user accident claim for personal injury compensation.

Any pedestrian and e-bike collisions may be avoidable, but you can make a compensation claim if an e-bike hits you on the road in Ireland.

Types of pedestrian e-bike accident claims:

  • Pedestrian suffers multiple injuries when hit by an e-bike going at speed
  • Pedestrian suffers back injury when hit from behind by an e-bike in Dublin
  • Child suffers head injury when hit by an e-bike on their way to school

O’Brien & Company Solicitors can look at the details of your personal injury case and help make a compensation claim.

A defective e-bike personal injury claim* can be for the failure to repair the e-bike according to the standard, or for a new e-bike that comes with a fault.

The user must maintain an e-bike, and an authorised repair shop must keep the e-bike roadworthy, as recommended by the manufacturer. A poorly maintained e-bike could have defective brakes and cause a serious accident.

A defective e-bike should be spotted by quality control at the factory and should not be on sale in Ireland. A defective e-bike can be in a collision on day one, and the user may suffer many injuries.

Ireland has many uneven road surfaces, with potholes and bumpy roads causing many e-bike user injury claims.

The slightest bump on a footpath or on a Dublin street can knock an e-bike user off their bike and onto the pavement or in front of an oncoming car, with many types of injury possible.

Greenways, paths in the town park and cycle lanes can be very dangerous for e-bike users if the surface is not maintained and obstacles are not cleared off the routes.

Fatal e-bike accident claims are on the rise in Ireland, and some fatalities are due to defective bikes, others due to lack of care by other road users and some down to dangerous use of the e-bikes in Ireland.

Types of fatal e-bike accident claims in Ireland:

  • E-bike user killed when hit by a Dublin Bus turning in to the bus stop
  • E-bike user killed when the brakes fail on a defective e-bike at a junction
  • Pedestrian killed when hit by a speeding e-bike on the footpath

A fatal e-bike accident claim can be very difficult for all involved, and O’Brien & Company Solicitors can be with you from day one when claiming compensation.

O’Brien & Company Solicitors in Dublin has many years of experience in making personal injury claims* to make a successful e-bike accident compensation claim.

Compensation in an E-bike Accident Claim in Ireland

Compensation in an e-bike accident claim in Ireland is to cover your costs and losses, as well as for the pain and other effects on your life of the injuries sustained.

There is not one fixed amount of compensation for personal injury following an e-bike accident, and you seek compensation for your losses, known as damages, in a claim.

In Ireland, a compensation claim for personal injury combines two types of damages.

Damages in an e-bike accident claim

The damages in an e-bike accident claim are for the pain and suffering and for any loss of income due to the personal injury.

If you need to make adaptations to the home and car and make other changes to your life, you can claim compensation for the costs.

The two types of damages in an e-bike accident claim in Ireland are:

General damages in an e-bike accident claim are compensation for the Loss of Amenity in your life. The loss of amenity can be from a head injury when knocked off the e-bike or from internal organ damage when knocked over by an e-bike when crossing the road.

A loss of amenity can be seen in a difficulty walking, exercising, or getting to work. 

You can also claim for the pain and suffering experienced due to a breach of the duty of care owed to you by another road user.

The special damages in an e-bike accident claim are for the extra costs in your life due to the personal injury caused by the other road user.

Special damages in any personal injury compensation claim* are for:

  • Medical costs
  • Loss of earnings
  • Travel costs 
  • Cost of care
  • Further treatment costs
  • Cost of aids and equipment 

A personal injury claim* in Ireland seeks compensation for the two types of damages due to the accident involving an e-bike.

O’Brien & Company Solicitors will be there with you when making a personal injury compensation claim*.

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What evidence do I need to make a claim for an e-bike accident injury?

You need to gather as much evidence as possible for an e-bike accident injury claim. A good solicitor will list the evidence you need and help compile it for the personal injury claim*.

Evidence to gather for an e-bike accident personal injury claim*:

  • Report an accident to the Gardai; they will then have a complete record
  • Seek medical attention to assess your injuries
  • Report the injury to the driver of the car, the e-bike user or the cyclist
  • Take photographs of your injuries
  • Take photographs of where the accident happened
  • Request CCTV footage
  • Get DashCam footage from other drivers on the road
  • Get the contact details of any eyewitnesses
  • Ask eyewitnesses for mobile phone footage
  • Write down what happened to you
  • Get the driver’s licence number
  • Get the name, address and phone number of the e-bike user

Evidence is crucial for any personal injury claim*, and when making an e-bike accident claim as a user or another road user, you will need to present good evidence to make your case.

O’Brien & Company Solicitors will work with you when gathering evidence and can tell you which evidence you should have to make a successful e-bike accident claim.

Make an e-bike accident claim today

Make an e-bike accident claim today by contacting O’Brien & Company personal injury solicitors in Dublin.

We have the experience in personal injury compensation and can fight your claim to get compensation for an accident that was not wholly your fault. 

O’Brien & Company Solicitors have the team in place to handle your compensation claim and will be with you at every step of the process.

Contact O’Brien & Company Solicitors in Dublin to make your e-bike accident claim today.

E-bike road traffic accident FAQs

No, you do not need a personal injury solicitor to make an e-bike accident claim, but having one on your side can make all the difference.

A good solicitor will have the experience to make a successful claim and will be by your side throughout the claims process.

Anyone injured in an e-bike accident that was not their fault can make a compensation claim. 

Dependents can claim for a loved one injured in an accident who is unable to make the claim for compensation themselves following the e-bike accident.

The dependents in a personal injury claim* in Ireland may be:

  • The husband or wife of the victim 
  • The parents of the injured party
  • Grandparents of the injured person
  • Children of the injured person
  • Adult dependents 
  • Family members who rely on the victim for care and financial support
  • A sister or brother 
  • A half-brother or half-sister of the injured person

O’Brien and Company Solicitors will help you make a claim on behalf of a loved one.

You have two years to make an e-bike accident claim under Irish law. The two years only begin from the date you realise that your injury is due to being in the accident on the road.

Your solicitor will help you make your claim within the two-year limit.

No, you do not have to go to court with an e-bike accident claim. In some cases, you may need to go to court, such as when the driver or e-bike user disputes the claim or when you are not offered sufficient compensation.

Your personal injury solicitor will advise you on when to go to court and can bring the court case on your behalf.

E-bike accident claims can take up to two years, depending on the evidence and how quickly the other road user admits to causing your injury.

In some cases, the other side will dispute your claim, but having good evidence and a good personal injury solicitor can make all the difference.

The Injuries Resolution Board in Ireland is a statutory body established by the government to handle all personal injury claims*, except medical negligence claims.

All personal injury claims*, including those following any road traffic accident, must go through the Injuries Board.

Your personal injury solicitor will make the claim to the Injuries Resolution Board for you.

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O’Brien & Company Solicitors has a wealth of experience and a history of success in personal injury and medical negligence cases.

We pride ourselves on achieving the best results for our clients whilst at the same time making everything as straightforward and clear for you as possible.