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Sam Collard speaks to BBC London on the rise of e-bike collisions

In a recent interview with the BBC, Sam Collard, Partner and Head of Cycling Claims at Osbornes Law, addressed a growing concern in the rise in injuries caused by London’s fleet of e-bikes for hire.

Over the past six months, Sam has seen a noticeable increase in cases involving pedestrians and other cyclists struck by individuals riding a hire e-bike. A most recent case reported on by the BBC involves an 84-year-old woman who was hit by a hire e-bike whilst crossing the road on a ‘green man’ light.

Listen to the full BBC radio interview with Sam Collard

 

Sam and his team have also seen a rise in the number of injuries caused to e-bike users due to defects in the bikes they have hired. The team are currently representing individuals who have sustained serious injuries.

Watch the BBC report featuring Sam Collard

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At Osbornes Law, our dedicated Cycling Team is led by Sam Collard, one of the UK’s foremost experts in cycling-related personal injury claims. We’ve been the trusted legal partner of the London Cycling Campaign since 2014, and have represented hundreds of cyclists who have been injured after a collision or accident on the road.

To speak with one of our experienced cycling solicitors, please contact us by:

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  • Calling us on 020 7485 8811

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