A GUIDE TO SOUTH CAROLINA
Bicycle Accidents
PER YEAR, SOUTH CAROLINA AVERAGES
BICYCLE ACCIDENTS
500
90
%
6
%
of bicycle accidents result in injuries
involved property damage
NOT ALL BICYCLE-MOTOR VEHICLE ACCIDENTS OCCUR IN THE STREETS
Potholes Faulty traffic lights or signs Wet or icy roadways Poor lighting
BICYCLE-CAR ACCIDENTS CAN ALSO BE TRIGGERED BY CIRCUMSTANCES LIKE:
Bicyclist and motorists that experiences non-street accidents that in occur in parking lots or parks, etc. may have legal claim against others involved...
INCLUDING THE CITY OR BUSINESSES.
THE CITY OR BUSINESS HAVE A DUTY TO MAINTAIN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT.
BE SURE TO DOCUMENT EVIDENCE OF THE BICYCLE ACCIDENT.
Victims must prove that the damages of the accident are a direct result of the involved parties.
YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO COMPENSATION FOR YOUR ACCIDENT:
Emotional distress
Lost wages & future earnings
Property damage
YOU MAY RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR:
YOU MAY RECEIVE COMPENSATION FOR:
Pain & suffering
Medical injuries & bills.
Continuing medical treatment
ACCORDING TO SOUTH CAROLINA LAW,
contributory & comparative negligence will factor into your compensation.
If you contribute to the accident, contributory negligence may prevent your from recovering compensation if your fault is more than the at-fault driver.
Contact our experienced team of attorneys and we will assess your case at no cost to you.
IF YOU HAVE BEEN IN A RECENT BICYCLE ACCIDENT
GET THE FIRM BEHIND YOU
With Steinberg Law Firm, you have a team of lawyers who will fight for your rights and the compensation you deserve.