Electric bicycleshave become an indispensable part of the Dutch street scene these days. Unfortunately, the number of accidents involving e-bikes is also increasing. Have you suffered personal injury due to an accident with an electric bicycle? AtArslan Advocatenwe are ready to help you recover your damages. We take care of your worries so that you can fully focus on your recovery.
Personal injury due to an accident with an electric bicycle
An accident with an electric bicycle can have major consequences. Consider:
A collision between an e-bike and a car
A fall due to a defective bicycle
A collision between two cyclists
An accident caused by another road user
Whether you were riding an e-bike yourself or were hit by someone on an electric bicycle: in many cases you are entitled tocompensation.
Assessment of liability
In an accident with an electric bicycle, compensation depends on various factors:
The severity of the injury
The duration of recovery
The financial consequences of the injury
The role that the various parties played in the accident
The type of electric bicycle also plays a role in liability. A distinction is made between two types:
| Type of electric bicycle | Features |
|---|---|
| Type 1 – Standard e-bike | Pedal assistance up to 25 km/h, maximum power 250 watts. |
| Type 2 – Speed pedelec | Support up to 45 km/h, power up to 4000 watts. Helmet and insurance required. |
Accident with a standard electric bicycle (type 1)
Are you using a standard e-bike? Then you are legally regarded as avulnerable road user, just like regular cyclists. This means that:
You will be extra protected in the event of a collision with a motor vehicle (car, scooter).
Motorists are almost always (largely) liable.
Children under the age of 14always receive 100% of their damagereimbursed.
Persons aged 14 years and older will be reimbursed at least50% of the damage, depending on the circumstances.
Accident with a speed pedelec (type 2)
Aspeed pedelecis not legally regarded as a bicycle, but as amoped. As a result, different rules apply:
You must wear a helmet and have moped insurance.
You are not automatically extra protected like standard cyclists.
Liability is assessed per situation, especially in accidents involving pedestrians or regular cyclists.
In a collision with a motor vehicle, the percentage of liability depends on the specific circumstances.
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As a victim of an accident with an electric bicycle, you can claim various forms of compensation:
Medical costs:such as hospitalization, physiotherapy and medicines
Loss of income:if you are (temporarily) unable to work
Costs for domestic help or childcare
Compensation:compensation for pain, grief and psychological suffering
Adjustment costs:for example for aids or home adjustments
AtArslan Advocatenwe ensure that your full damage - now and in the future - is recovered from the liable party.
Free legal help with personal injury
We understand that injuries are serious and that legal matters are not your first priority. That is why we take all your worries off your hands:
We compile a complete file
We negotiate with the insurer
We ensure maximum compensation
We recover our costs from the other party, so that our services are completely free of charge for youIf necessary, we immediately contact a specialized
Indien nodig schakelen wij direct een gespecialiseerde personal injury lawyerto optimally protect your interests.
Why choose Arslan Advocaten?
Specialized in personal injury cases
Free and non-binding intake
Personal approach and maximum involvement
100% focus on your interests
Full compensation, including damages
You are central toArslanLawyers. We guide you step by step to the best result, so that you can focus on what is really important: your recovery.
Frequently asked questions about personal injury caused by an electric bicycle
Am I entitled to compensation if I am hit by an electric bicycle?
Yes, if you sustain damage or injury due to the actions of an electric cyclist, you can hold this party liable. The insurer of the perpetrator will compensate the damage.
What is the difference between an electric bicycle and a speed pedelec in the event of personal injury?
A standard e-bike is legally regarded as a normal bicycle, with additional protection for vulnerable road users. Moped rules apply to a speed pedelec, which means you are less protected in the event of an accident.
Should I seek medical attention after an accident with an electric bicycle?
Yes, always consult a doctor, even in case of apparently minor complaints. Medical documentation is essential for your personal injury claim and prevents complaints from being linked to the accident later.
What can I claim after injury caused by an electric bicycle?
You can claim, among other things, medical costs, loss of income, costs for domestic help, compensation for damages and adjustment costs.ArslanAdvocatenhelps you to map and recover all damages.
Personal injury caused by an electric bicycle? Arslan Advocaten will help you!
Are you the victim of an accident with an electric bicycle?Arslan Advocatenhelps you claim full compensation. Find out what your rights are and how we can support you completely free of charge. Contact us today for a free, no-obligation intake interview!