Santini Personal Injury & Car Accident Law - Lehigh Valley

Santini Personal Injury & Car Accident Law - Lehigh Valley We are a NJ & PA Injury, Car Accident & Truck Accident Law Firm managed by Attorney Frank Santini. We have expanded our FL law firm to the Lehigh Valley.

Attorney Frank Santini grew up in Phillipsburg/Easton and graduated from Muhlenberg College. Santini Law is a Personal Injury, Car Accident, and Truck Accident firm led by Attorney Frank Santini. We’re proud to announce the expansion of our practice to Phillipsburg, New Jersey — a community close to Frank’s heart. Born and raised in the Phillipsburg/Easton area, Mr. Santini continues to maintain s

trong family and community ties in the Lehigh Valley. Our mission is simple: to fight for those who have suffered serious injuries due to someone else’s negligence or misconduct. Whether it’s a careless driver, a reckless corporation, or medical malpractice — we stand up for the injured.

📂 Types of Cases We'll be handling out of our Phillipsburg Office:

Truck Accidents

Car Accidents

Medical Malpractice

Other Catastrophic Personal Injury Accidents

07/28/2026

Are electric trikes covered by New Jersey’s new e-bike licensing and registration law?

Generally, no. New Jersey’s statutory e-bike categories apply to qualifying bicycles, and the relevant definition of “bicycle” is limited to a two-wheeled vehicle. An electric tricycle therefore generally falls outside the low-speed electric bicycle and motorized bicycle requirements created by the new law.
This distinction matters for older adults, people with disabilities and anyone who uses an e-trike for added stability or mobility. However, saying that an e-trike is outside this particular e-bike law does not necessarily mean it is exempt from every New Jersey traffic or vehicle law. Its design, maximum speed and intended use could affect how it is classified.
New Jersey attorney Frank Santini explains what the law covers, and what it does not.

07/24/2026

One question can completely change how New Jersey law treats your e-bike: Does it have a throttle?

Many parents think they’re buying an “e-bike.” But under the New Jersey e-bike law, that throttle may change the vehicle’s legal classification.

Why does that matter?

Because classification affects whether the vehicle is treated as a “low-speed electric bicycle” or a “motorized bicycle”, which can have important consequences for insurance requirements, legal obligations, and how the vehicle is evaluated after an accident.

I’ve already spoken with parents who had no idea whether their child’s bike had a throttle, or what that meant legally.

As a New Jersey personal injury attorney, one of the biggest pieces of advice I can give parents is this: Know exactly what your child is riding before they ride it.

In this video, I explain:
• How to identify a throttle
• Why throttle vs. pedal assist matters under New Jersey law
• How classification affects insurance requirements and other legal issues
• Why understanding your bike’s classification is one of the most important steps a parent can take

The first step to complying with New Jersey’s new e-bike law is knowing what you actually own.

Do you know if your child’s e-bike has a throttle? (Not whether it has one, just do you know?)

07/22/2026

New Jersey’s new e-bike law changes more than registration, insurance, and licensing requirements. It also changes the legal issues that can arise after an accident.

If your child riding an electric bicycle seriously injures a pedestrian, cyclist, or another motorist, the case may become more than a traffic matter. As a New Jersey personal injury attorney, I expect lawyers handling these cases to examine whether the rider complied with the New Jersey e-bike law, including age requirements, licensing, registration, insurance, and whether the vehicle was legally classified.

A violation of the law does not automatically make a parent legally liable. But those facts can become part of the evidence used to evaluate negligence, supervision, and responsibility after a serious crash.

The safest approach is to understand the law before an accident happens, not after you’re sitting in a lawyer’s office.

If your family owns an e-bike in New Jersey, make sure you know which rules apply to your specific bike.

07/21/2026

Starting today, New Jersey now requires liability insurance for many e-bikes, but how much coverage do you actually need? In this video, New Jersey personal injury attorney Frank Santini explains which riders must carry insurance, the minimum policy limits required by law, and why those limits matter if you’re involved in an e-bike accident. Whether you ride every day or you’re a parent of a young rider, this is information you should know before heading out on the road.

Happy Fourth.A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence was recently found in British naval records, almost 250 year...
07/04/2026

Happy Fourth.

A rare copy of the Declaration of Independence was recently found in British naval records, almost 250 years after it was seized from an American ship during the Revolution.

The paper was misplaced. The words were not.

The principles still ask something of us.

Honoring and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸
05/25/2026

Honoring and remembering those who made the ultimate sacrifice. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

Another strong result for an injured client in New Jersey. Grateful for the trust our clients place in us during difficult times after a car accident.

Injured? Call 908-329-2003

Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Amount shown is before deductions for attorneys’ fees, costs and medical liens. Every case is different and must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances. This case was co-counseled with another firm. Cases may be handled by or referred to another law firm in accordance with applicable rules.

05/24/2026

Appreciate the thoughtful discussion on New Jersey e-bike safety with Teacher in NJ. As e-bikes become more common, parents, drivers, and young riders need to understand the risks, the rules, and how quickly one crash can change everything.

05/11/2026

A motorcycle ending up on a traffic light is the kind of crash scene that makes everyone stop and ask the same question: how did this happen?

Legally, the answer usually depends on the boring details that don’t show up in a viral clip: speed, right of way, roadway design, traffic signal timing, visibility, other vehicles, mechanical failure, impairment, and whether any person or company contributed to the crash.

For injured riders, witnesses, drivers, and even nearby businesses, the key is preserving evidence early, video, photos, vehicle damage, intersection layout, and witness names can disappear fast.

Motorcycle crashes are often blamed on the rider before the facts are fully known. That is not an investigation. That is an assumption.

Credit/remix: NBC10 Philadelphia

05/11/2026

She thanked the judge for “fighting for my vagina.”
Yes, this was a real court hearing.

A hospital went to court seeking authority related to an emergency C-section decision, and the hearing turned into one of the most surreal moments you’ll ever see in a courtroom.

Medical autonomy, hospital liability, emergency care, and the law can collide fast.

What do you think the judge should do in a situation like this?

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