Small wheels.
Real damage.
E-scooters fill the gaps between NJ Transit, the PATH, and city streets in Jersey City, Hoboken, and Newark. They also expose riders to traffic, potholes, and rideshare apps that disclaim every risk in their terms of service. We don't accept those disclaimers at face value.
Shared scooters,
private liability.
Under N.J.S.A. 39:4-14.16, low-speed electric scooters are treated like bicycles for purposes of road use — same rights, same duties. That means the driver who turned across your path on Newark Avenue owes you the same care they'd owe a cyclist or a car.
Beyond driver negligence, scooter cases often involve defective equipment, dangerous road conditions, and the operator's own attempt to push the case into binding arbitration. We've handled all three.
The case starts
on day one.
Every scooter accidents matter is treated as a litigation file from the first call — because that's what wins it.
No fee unless we win.
You owe us nothing unless we recover for you. Period.
Cash advance in 24 hours.
Same-day funding can be arranged through third-party sources while your case is built.
Free, confidential case review.
An attorney — not an intake screener — reviews your matter and tells you what it's worth.
24/7 line, real people.
Evidence disappears in days. We answer the phone the night it happens.
Hurt in New Jersey?
Tell us what happened.
A New Jersey attorney personally reviews every submission — typically within the hour. No fee. No obligation. Evidence preservation begins the moment we hang up.
- Statewide coverage — every NJ county
- Preservation letters issued same day
- In-house investigation team
- Available 24/7 — nights, weekends, holidays
Request your free
consultation.
Dennis Shlionsky's Team will personally review your matter — typically within one hour. There is no fee unless we win.
Arbitration clauses, road defects, and the 90-day clock.
Almost every e-scooter app forces users to accept an arbitration agreement before unlocking a ride. Whether that clause is enforceable depends on how it was presented, what claims it covers, and which exceptions apply. We've defeated and worked around these clauses in real cases — but the analysis is technical and must start early.
Many scooter crashes are caused by road defects — potholes, missing covers, deteriorated pavement. When the road is owned by a city, county, or the State of New Jersey, the New Jersey Tort Claims Act applies, and you must give the public entity written notice within 90 days under N.J.S.A. 59:8-8. Miss that window, lose the claim. Call us before it closes.
Where the money comes from.
We look at the driver who hit you, the scooter operator's commercial liability policy, the road authority, any product defect, and your own auto-policy PIP. In a single Hoboken case it's normal to see three or four insurers in play at once.
What clients ask first.
I clicked through the app's terms — am I stuck in arbitration?
Maybe not. Enforceability depends on notice, scope, and the specific claim. Personal-injury claims against negligent drivers (as opposed to the scooter company) are often outside the arbitration clause entirely. Don't assume your case is dead — let us read the agreement.
I hit a pothole and went down. Is that my fault?
Not necessarily. Public entities have a duty to maintain safe roadways. If we can prove the defect was a dangerous condition and the entity had notice, you may have a Tort Claims Act case. But you must file a 90-day notice — fast.
How much does it cost to hire your firm?
Nothing up front. We work on a contingency fee — you owe us no attorney's fee unless we recover money for you. Costs are advanced by the firm and only reimbursed out of a recovery. The first conversation is free and confidential.
How long do I have to file a claim in New Jersey?
Most personal-injury claims in New Jersey carry a two-year statute of limitations under N.J.S.A. 2A:14-2, running from the date of injury. Claims against a public entity (city, county, NJ Transit, the State) require a Notice of Tort Claim within 90 days under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act. Wrongful-death actions also have a two-year window. Call as early as possible — evidence does not wait.
Don't let the app
decide your case.
Scooter operators write the terms; we read them carefully and find the leverage. Call before the 90-day Tort Claims clock runs.
Request your free
consultation.
Dennis Shlionsky's Team will personally review your matter — typically within one hour. There is no fee unless we win.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is for general educational purposes and is not legal advice. Contacting the firm does not create an attorney-client relationship.