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What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in South Carolina
If another driver’s negligence leaves you injured in a motorcycle accident, you’re facing a difficult path forward. Obtaining the compensation you deserve is critical to your recovery, so protecting your rights is paramount. There are several primary steps you’re well advised to take in the wake of a motorcycle accident....
Fault and Bias Against Motorcyclists in Myrtle Beach
If another driver’s negligence has injured you in a motorcycle accident, you’ll file your claim with their insurance provider. You can expect the insurance company, motivated by profit, to push back. In fact, they may give you the distinct impression that you are at fault, and a common tactic is...
How much will my insurance go up after a motorcycle or auto accident?
Although regulated by South Carolina law, car insurance is still a private business. This means there’s no set way of knowing exactly how much your auto or motorcycle insurance rates will go up after a motor vehicle accident. However, several factors might influence your car insurance payments following a collision....
What Should I Do Immediately After a Motorcycle Accident?
The moments immediately after a motorcycle accident can be stressful and overwhelming. However, the things you do in those critical moments can dramatically affect your ability to secure compensation for your injuries and resulting losses. That’s why seeking legal advice from an established Conway motorcycle accident attorney is one of...
If I Get into an Accident on My Motorcycle, Should I Get a Lawyer to Help Me?
If you’ve been injured by someone else’s negligence in a motorcycle accident, one of the most important steps you can take to protect your rights is to work closely with an experienced Conway motorcycle accident lawyer from the outset. Because your future is too important to leave to chance, you’re...
Understanding the Consequences When a Road Obstacle Triggers a Motorcycle Accident
Conway, South Carolina, is a beautiful spot to ride if you’re a motorcycle enthusiast, but when you’re on your bike, you’re not only vulnerable to the negligence of other drivers but also to poorly maintained roadways and to other obstacles on the road. If you’ve suffered an injury as a...
What are some signs of an unsafe motorcycle helmet?
Motorcycle safety is of paramount importance, and one of the most critical pieces of protective gear a rider can invest in is their helmet. However, not all helmets protect you the same amount, and distinguishing between a safe and unsafe helmet is important. When it comes to safeguarding your head...
These conditions can increase the odds of motorcycle accidents
Everyone on the road has a responsibility to be aware of changing conditions and adapt accordingly. Motorcyclists in particular should keep in mind just how much more likely an accident is to occur as a result of unusual road conditions. The two-wheeled nature of motorcycles makes it much easier to...
Statistics on motorcycle accident injuries and deaths
On the road, you face many risks as a motorcyclist. Aside from heavy rain and other examples of inclement weather, you also have to watch out for negligent drivers. Sadly, drunk drivers and those who speed or use their phones behind the wheel cause many devastating motorcycle collisions each year....
How can motorcyclists stay safe in South Carolina?
As a motorcyclist in South Carolina, you know first-hand the potential dangers you face while riding through the streets surrounded by vehicles. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, more than 5,500 people died in motorcycle accidents in 2020 alone. An additional 180,000 people suffered serious injuries and were...
How can inattentional blindness harm motorcyclists?
Though plenty of attention has fallen on the phenomenon of distracted driving lately, not as much focus has fallen on inattentional blindness. Despite that, this naturally occurring phenomenon contributes to crashes and safety concerns in numerous drivers. Just what is inattentional blindness? Why is it dangerous, and how can you...
Mitigating your injuries if you are in a motorcycle accident
People who own and ride motorcycles adore them. They are an accessible, quick mode of transportation, and the sublime feeling of being “hip,” which has been memorably portrayed in so many films, is just incomparable. But as many novices and experienced motorcycle buffs in South Carolina are aware, they can...
Should you let your child get a motorcycle?
Your teenager needs transportation. You assumed that meant a car until they told you they wanted a motorcycle. Your first reaction was to recoil in horror and tell them motorcycles are too dangerous. Then they explained the advantages. A bike will be cheaper to run and maintain, and your child...
Why do many drivers fail to see motorcyclists?
Motorcyclists sometimes have an unfair reputation as risk-takers. People think of stunt drivers or one time that someone in a motorcycle cut them off. This causes them to paint everyone who enjoys motorcycles as an irresponsible or dangerous driver. Although there certainly are motorcyclists who get hurt because they drink...
The right riding gear can make motorcyclists safer
Riding a motorcycle enables you to enjoy the fresh air and see things clearly around you. Unfortunately, this freedom comes with great risks. It’s imperative that anyone who’s riding a motorcycle takes the time to dress properly in the correct gear to help reduce their risk of catastrophic injury. There’s...
Do you have to wear a motorcycle helmet in South Carolina?
Motorcycle helmet laws are a controversial topic among bikers. Some believe the laws are protective, whereas others believe they infringe on personal rights. There is no federal law on the matter. Each state sets its own regulations concerning helmet use. With many motorcycle rallies happening in South Carolina, it is...
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