Kerr Law Firm, A Professional Law Corporation

05/23/2026

Not every personal injury case goes to trial. In California, most auto accident claims are settled before a lawsuit is even filed. However, if the interested parties can’t agree on a settlement amount, or if they can’t agree on who’s at fault, then it’s likely that the plaintiff’s lawyer will file a lawsuit and let a jury decide the outcome of the case. https://bit.ly/3jNHbPR

05/21/2026

The e-bike boom is not going away, and ridership will continue growing. These vehicles offer genuine benefits and are a meaningful part of a greener transportation future. But realizing that future safely means taking the risks seriously, demanding better safety standards, and making sure the rules governing e-bikes reflect that they are fast, powerful vehicles that deserve the same serious attention we give to any other motorized form of transportation. https://bit.ly/3QIj7BW

05/20/2026

Some states are starting to regulate e-bikes in the absence of any federal laws. Connecticut passed sweeping e-bike safety legislation in 2025, and New Jersey recently enacted what's been called the strongest e-bike law in the country, with age limits and permit requirements across all classes. Does your state have e-bike laws? Check here:

Explore updated 2026 U.S. ebike laws by state — Class 1, 2 & 3 regulations, licensing rules, and trail access. Stay compliant wherever you ride.

05/18/2026

ℙ𝕠𝕝𝕚𝕔𝕖 𝕣𝕖𝕡𝕠𝕣𝕥𝕤 𝕔𝕒𝕟 𝕤𝕥𝕣𝕖𝕟𝕘𝕥𝕙𝕖𝕟 𝕒𝕟 𝕒𝕔𝕔𝕚𝕕𝕖𝕟𝕥 𝕔𝕝𝕒𝕚𝕞:

When the police are called to the scene of a car accident, they will almost always file a report. While not admissible in court per se, the police report is a jumping-off point for additional investigation by your lawyer. It will often include names and contact information for witnesses, as well as a record of citations that may have been issued to the at-fault driver. For these reasons and more, we tell people always to call the police if they are involved in a car, truck, or motorcycle crash. Contact us if you have questions: https://bit.ly/3tGRdZn

05/17/2026

The most underreported e-bike story isn't the crashes. It's the battery fires caused by exploding lithium-ion batteries. They happen in apartments, storage rooms, and garages, where the bikes are charging overnight. These fires burn at extremely high temperatures and are very difficult to extinguish once they start.

Federal officials are considering a crackdown on defective lithium-ion batteries that power hoverboards, scooters and motorized bicycles because of a rash of deadly fires caused by exploding batteries.

05/15/2026

One detail that tends to get lost in the e-bike safety conversation: the median age of injured riders is significantly higher than that of traditional cyclists, suggesting that many older adults are taking on vehicles capable of 20 to 28 mph without fully accounting for how different that experience is from riding a conventional bike.

Electric bikes and scooters have soared in popularity in recent years, but a UCSF study has found that accidents stemming from these "micromobility" vehicles have also soared.

05/12/2026

Premises liability is a ...
.. fancy way of saying that businesses and property owners have a legal obligation to make sure customers, guests, and residents on their property are safe. Owners or property managers can be held liable if they know of a dangerous condition on the property but fail to remedy the situation and/or warn of the danger. We will protect your rights if you were injured because of dangerous conditions on residential or commercial properties. https://bit.ly/3w1ATDu

05/10/2026

One of the most important factors to understand about e-bikes is that they are not just faster bicycles. A Class 3 e-bike can reach almost 30 miles per hour! Yet e-bikes are still classified by the federal government as nonmotorized vehicles. That classification determines who needs a license, who needs insurance, and what safety standards apply. https://bit.ly/4tGptQB

05/08/2026

Janet Stotko was out for her usual evening walk when a 14-year-old on an e-bike hit her from behind at 25 mph. She was unresponsive when first responders arrived, required emergency brain surgery, and will live with permanent neurological damage — including the loss of her taste and smell — for the rest of her life.

A crash involving an electric bike nearly took the life of Janet Stotko​, a Hastings, Minnesota, woman, in the summer of 2024. Wednesday she testified at Minnesota House Transportation committee meeting advocating for a bill for better protections.

05/06/2026

We don’t take trust for granted. This client’s review is a good reminder of why we fight as hard as we do:

"Alex was very helpful in getting a speedy resolution to our case. He took the time to speak with me several times and understand the situation thoroughly. I truly appreciate his integrity. He was always upfront, honest and fair. He gave me the option to pursue it on my own if I didn't want to pay legal fees - which made me respect the firm and their process more and ultimately I chose to work with them and I'm glad I did."

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