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Beverly Bicycle & E-Bike Injury Lawyer
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$50,000
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Injured on a bicycle or e-bike? Start here.
A collision with a car can leave a rider facing medical treatment, missed work, a damaged bike, and an insurer questioning what happened. A Beverly bicycle injury lawyer can help organize the evidence and evaluate the available claims.
Attorney Matthew A. Rubner represents injured cyclists and e-bike riders in Massachusetts. Our Beverly office is at 100 Cummings Center, Suite 207-P. Tell us how you were hurt and what treatment you have received, even if fault is disputed.
You do not need every document before calling. We can discuss the records and other information needed to review your potential case.
The first questions we ask
- Where were you riding, and how did the collision happen?
- What injuries and medical treatment are involved?
- Which driver, vehicle, and insurance policies are involved?
- Are there witnesses, photographs, or recordings?
- For an e-bike, what are its model and specifications?
Bicycle and e-bike riders hit by cars
We review driver conduct and the physical evidence rather than accepting assumptions about how a cyclist was riding.
Turning & intersection collisions
A driver may turn across a rider’s path, fail to yield, or pull out of a driveway. Signals, sight lines, road position, and video can help explain the collision.
Dooring & unsafe passing
An opened vehicle door or a passing vehicle can force a rider into traffic or cause a fall. Vehicle damage, witness accounts, and lane markings may be important evidence.
Distracted drivers & hit-and-runs
Phone use, failure to keep a lookout, or leaving the scene can complicate a claim. Nearby cameras and witness information should be identified promptly.
E-bike injuries need an additional layer of investigation
An electric motor does not tell the whole story. The bike’s pedals, motor wattage, assisted speed, throttle, labeling, and any modifications can affect its legal classification and the coverage analysis.
The Massachusetts statutory definition covers qualifying Class 1 and Class 2 electric bicycles with fully operable pedals and motors of 750 watts or less. Both classes have a 20 mph assistance cutoff. A faster or modified device needs its own review.
Under the state’s e-bike operating law, qualifying e-bikes generally share bicycle rights and duties, with specific restrictions including a sidewalk prohibition. We examine the rules applicable to the device and location at the time of the crash.
Save the model information and labels. A dispute about classification or speed should be evaluated alongside the driver’s actions and the evidence of what caused the injury.
Illustrative e-bike photograph. The specifications of the actual bike involved in a crash must be reviewed.
What to preserve after a bicycle or e-bike crash
Your safety and medical care come first. Once you are safe, keep the information that may help establish how the crash happened and document your injuries.
01 Injury and treatment records
Keep medical records, appointment details, bills, photographs of injuries, and information about missed work. Describe your symptoms accurately to your treating providers.
02 Scene and witness evidence
Save road and vehicle photographs, witness contact details, reports, and insurance messages. Preserve helmet-camera footage and identify nearby cameras before recordings disappear.
03 The bike and equipment
Preserve the damaged bicycle, helmet, lights, and other equipment where safely possible. Photograph e-bike labels and keep purchase records and specifications. Seek advice before repairs or disposal.
Which insurance may apply?
A claim against a driver may involve bodily injury liability coverage. Personal Injury Protection, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, and other policies may also require review.
Do not assume every bicycle or powered device qualifies for the same benefits. Eligibility depends on the device, your status in the accident, the policy wording, and applicable Massachusetts law.
We review the potential sources of payment, coverage disputes, and settlement terms. Before signing a release, consider whether your treatment and the lasting effects of your injuries are understood.
Documenting the effect of the injury
A claim may involve medical expenses, supported future treatment needs, lost income, reduced earning capacity, pain and suffering, scarring, or permanent impairment, where recoverable.
Head injuries, fractures, and other serious harm require careful documentation of treatment and prognosis. The evaluation depends on the evidence, responsibility, and available coverage.
Our focus is injury representation. Include the injuries and treatment in your inquiry, along with any damage to your bike.
A Beverly office for North Shore riders
Whether a collision happened on Cabot Street, Rantoul Street, a neighborhood road, or elsewhere in Massachusetts, the claim begins with the specific facts. Street names and bike-lane markings alone do not resolve responsibility.
Our Cummings Center office serves Beverly and the surrounding North Shore. If treatment or limited mobility makes a visit difficult, ask about a phone or video consultation.
For other injury matters, visit our Beverly personal injury page. For vehicle collisions, see our Beverly car accident page.
A client’s experience
“I was hit on my bike and Matt got me a huge settlement, don’t wait, give him a call”
Stephen K.
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Beverly bicycle and e-bike injury questions
Can you help if I was riding an e-bike when a car hit me?
We can review the collision, your injuries, and the actual device involved. Bring the model, labels, and specifications if available. Classification, modifications, driver conduct, and coverage may all need investigation.
What if the insurer says I was partly at fault?
Under Massachusetts comparative negligence law, partial fault does not automatically bar recovery. Damages are reduced by your share of negligence, and recovery is barred if it exceeds the combined negligence of those against whom recovery is sought. We can examine the evidence supporting the insurer’s position.
How long do I have to bring a bicycle injury lawsuit?
Many Massachusetts personal injury lawsuits have a three-year limitation period from accrual under G.L. c. 260, § 2A. Exceptions, notice requirements, and other deadlines may apply. Seek advice promptly, particularly when public property or a government entity may be involved.
What if the driver left the scene?
Report the collision and preserve witness information, photographs, and available video. Insurance options depend on the policies and circumstances; a hit-and-run does not establish which benefits are available.
Does the crash have to happen in Beverly?
No. The firm handles Massachusetts injury matters beyond Beverly. Tell us where the collision happened, the injuries involved, and what treatment you have received.
How much does a consultation cost?
The initial consultation is free. Before representation begins, we explain the proposed fee arrangement and responsibility for case expenses in a written agreement.
What are the laws on E-Bikes?
The July 8, 2026 Boston 25 report described proposed safety rules pending in the legislature. The legislature is currently working on serious restrictions to e-bikes, including:
- Tier 1 e-bikes, capable of traveling 21 to 30 mph, would be allowed in bike lanes but prohibited from sidewalks and shared-use paths.
- Mopeds and scooters traveling more than 30 mph and up to 40 mph would be banned from bike lanes, bike paths, sidewalks and shared-use paths.
- Riders under the age of 16 would not be allowed to operate motorized bikes capable of speeds greater than 20 mph.
- Helmet use would be required for all e-bike riders.
If you are injured while on an e-bike, but cited for a violation of any E-Bike laws, you still may be eligible for compensation. It is imperative that you know your legal rights! Attorney Rubner can answer any questions you might have. It’s imperative that you know your rights and don’t make any statements to the insurance company. They will try to use everything they can against you.
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Beverly office
100 Cummings Center, Suite 207-P
Beverly, MA 01915
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100 Cummings Center, Suite 207-P
Beverly, MA 01915
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