Category Archives: Motorcycle Accident
Causes Of Single Vehicle Motorcycle Accidents
In August 2022, a Cherokee County man was killed in a single vehicle accident when he lost control of his bike on S.C. Highway 150 North and slid down an embankment. According to the Cherokee County coroner, the victim was driving at high speed, which is probably what caused him to lose control of… Read More »
South Carolina Motorcycle Laws
Now that summer is almost here, motorcycles are becoming a frequent sight on the roads of South Carolina. Whether you are taking in the scent of the sea breeze or enjoying scenic country roads, South Carolina is one of the most delightful places to ride a motorcycle. You should be aware of South Carolina’s… Read More »
Staying Safe While Riding A Motorcycle In A Residential Area
Last November, Randy Carter of Elgin and Tami Brown of Lexington County were riding on Carter’s motorcycle in a residential area of Smyrna Road in Columbia. They were in a northbound lane when a Chevrolet SUV pulled out of a driveway. Carter was unable to avoid a collision, and he struck the SUV on… Read More »
What Are Your Rights If You Get Injured While Riding As A Passenger On Someone Else’s Motorcycle?
Whether you are driving or in the passenger seat, you have more protection from severe injury in the event of a collision if you are in a car than on a motorcycle. Motorcycle accidents involve much greater risk of being ejected from the vehicle, which greatly increases the chance of serious injury or death. … Read More »
Driver Gets 15 Months In Prison For Horry County Collision That Killed Motorcyclist
Rear-end collisions are among the most common types of traffic accidents, but they are not the most likely to result in severe injuries. Even in cases where the rear driver was distracted and was late in applying the brakes, the vehicles involved usually are not traveling at high speed. Most rear-end collisions take place… Read More »
Two Motorcycles Collide, Resulting In Death And Injuries
Rear-end collisions are a common type of traffic accident, but they are not usually the most destructive to life and limb. Most of the time when one vehicle rear-ends another, it occurs at a red light or in heavy traffic on an urban street, which means that the vehicles are not traveling very fast. … Read More »
SUV Driver Faces Felony DUI Charges For Collision That Killed Motorcyclist
All defendants in criminal cases are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. This point of law is important enough that it warrants mention even outside the context of criminal law. People who are accused of crimes have the right to plead not guilty and to stand trial, and juries cannot convict them unless… Read More »
Leading Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents
According to South Carolina’s laws of comparative negligence, most traffic collisions do not involve one driver being entirely at fault for the accident while the other driver could have done nothing to prevent it. In accidents that involve a car colliding with a motorcycle, the motorcycle rider usually gets much more serious injuries than… Read More »
The Leading Causes Of Motorcycle Accidents In South Carolina
Motorcycles are no more likely to be involved in collisions than other types of vehicles, but your chances of sustaining a serious injury if you get into a motorcycle accident are much higher than they would be if all the other circumstances of the accident were the same, except that you were in a… Read More »
Tips For Staying Safe During Myrtle Beach Bike Week
Myrtle Beach Bike Week begins on May 13 this year, and the countdown has already begun. IN less than eight weeks, the Grand Strand will be filled with the roar of motorcycle engines as local bikers meet up with visitors from out of town to enjoy the two things in life they love most,… Read More »