Hit While Riding Your Bicycle in Greenville, South Carolina? What You Need to Know

Greenville, SC offers many beautiful bike trails for locals and visitors alike, from miles of riding trails to dedicated bike lanes. Broad Street was even the first on-street protected bike lane in South Carolina! Unfortunately, whether you ride for recreation, transportation, or exercise, it can be dangerous — and at times fatal — if you have to share the road with motor vehicles.

South Carolina personal injury laws are complex, and what you do in the aftermath of a bike wreck caused by a car can have a drastic impact on your case.

If you are a bicyclist who’s been injured in a crash with a vehicle, it’s crucial to:

1. Seek medical treatment right away, even if you don’t notice any injuries immediately after the collision. Bike accident injuries may not always be obvious and can manifest later, especially injuries involving head trauma
2. Speak with an experienced bicycle accident lawyer as soon as possible. Get a no-obligation, no-cost professional opinion to see what your case may really be worth before you agree to anything

Do I Need a Lawyer After a Bicycle Accident in Greenville, SC?

It is a good idea to talk to a lawyer after sustaining a bike accident injury.

South Carolina follows the doctrine of “comparative negligence.” This law states that your potential compensation can be reduced by your amount of fault for the collision. In other words, if you admit to or are deemed to be at fault, you may not be able to recover compensation from the other party’s insurance to cover the damages you’ve sustained from the crash.

In our experience, some insurance companies may attempt to shift at least some of the fault on to you to try to pay you as little as they can for the injuries you’ve incurred. For-profit insurers make more by paying out less.

Our experienced auto accident lawyers have helped many Greenville, SC bicyclists injured by car and truck drivers, and we are familiar with the ins-and-outs of South Carolina’s comparative negligence laws. We know what to look for in your case, what tactics the insurance company may try, and how to advocate for you every step of the way.

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How Much Will It Cost to Hire a Greenville, SC Bike Accident Attorney?

We do not charge any upfront costs or charge you any hourly fees, so there’s no need to be concerned about the costs of hiring an experienced attorney. In fact, at our firm, we don’t collect a fee at all if we don’t recover compensation for you. Guaranteed.²

South Carolina Bicyclists’ Rights and Bicycle Laws

As a bicyclist, there are laws that can help keep you safe – as well as help your case for compensation if you are hit by a vehicle.

While bicyclists are not generally required to wear helmets or protective gear, South Carolina state law (Article 27, Section 56-5-3410-3490) requires bicyclists to:

1. use bicycle lanes when provided, unless passing or avoiding an obstruction
2. ride as near to the right side of the road as possible (in most cases)
3. exercise due care when passing a standing car or one moving in the same direction
4. not ride more than two side-by-side on roadways shared with cars
5. not carry more passengers than the bike was intended for
6. not attach the bike to a vehicle on the road
7. not carry anything that prevents them from keeping at least one hand on the handlebars
8. signal turns
9. equip the bike with working brakes

Seek Maximum Compensation – Greenville, SC Bicycle Accident Attorneys on Your Side

If you, or someone you know, were injured in a bicycle accident in Greenville, SC, you may be owed significant compensation for your injuries. Possible damages may include:

• medical bills
• pain and suffering
• rehabilitation expenses
• loss of wages
• and overall diminishment in quality of life

Our experienced team at the Greenville, SC office of the Law Offices of James Scott Farrin can help you build your case against the driver of the motor vehicle that struck you. Our attorneys have the experience and resources to help protect your rights throughout the case.

Here’s what one of our Greenville, SC clients had to say about their experience:

“They were very helpful and understanding, and I could feel that they cared about me and my case. I feel confident that if I have any other issues … James Scott Farrin can help me get it all handled in a timely manner.” – Tyler B. Greenville, SC 5-Star Google Review¹

It’s crucial that you don’t delay after being injured by another. The longer you wait, the more your case may suffer. But our attorneys can significantly increase your odds of receiving maximum compensation.

The insurance company is likely already working on their case against you. Let us handle your case so that you can focus on getting better.

Call 1-866-900-7078 or contact us online today. We are here for you every step of the way.

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