South Carolina Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
When a reckless driver puts your life in danger on the road, you deserve justice. Call our South Carolina motorcycle accident lawyers today at (877) 245-6707 to schedule your free consultation.
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As a motorcyclist, you have the same right to the road as everyone else, but if another driver fails to respect your rights, they place you at risk of serious injury or even death. Getting injured in a motorcycle accident can change your life forever. You need a South Carolina motorcycle accident lawyer who will go above and beyond to pursue justice for you.
At Farah & Farah, we’re committed to protecting your rights and securing the compensation you deserve after a motorcycle accident. We’re ready to put our experience to work for you and your family.
Table of Contents
What Makes Our South Carolina Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Different?
Why You Should Fight Back and Defend Your Rights After a Motorcycle Crash
What Damages Are Available for a Motorcycle Accident in South Carolina?
South Carolina Laws That Can Directly Impact Your Motorcycle Case Outcome
Overcoming Bias Against Riders To Prove Fault
Why Motorcycle Accident Claims Are Often Undervalued
We Know How To Handle All Types of Motorcycle Accidents
What You Do After the Motorcycle Crash Can Strengthen or Hurt Your Claim
What Makes Our South Carolina Motorcycle Accident Attorneys Different?
For more than 45 years, Farah & Farah has been dedicated to helping those who need it most. We’ve maintained a client-centric approach, going above and beyond to treat every injury victim with honesty, dignity, and respect as we work to maximize their compensation. We’ve recovered over $2 billion in verdicts and settlements by staying true to our strengths and prioritizing care, understanding, and hard work.
Our experienced motorcycle accident lawyers understand how to build a strong case from start to finish, working quickly to preserve evidence, inspect your bike’s damage, and involve experts for professional evaluations. We know how insurance companies often treat riders and are ready to combat their biased tactics throughout the legal process.
Some of our trusted attorneys handling motorcycle accident cases in South Carolina include:
- Alex Fadoul has settled thousands of cases on behalf of injured accident victims.
- Paul Rathke is a leader at our Greenville office with decades of diverse legal experience.
“In a motorcycle accident, the details make all the difference. Was the driver who hit you not paying attention? Were there hazardous road conditions? Were there eyewitnesses? We don't depend on the accident report because it's not admissible in court. We conduct our own investigation. And we know doctors who can testify to how the injuries will affect you for the rest of your life. To try and get you the money that you'll need to take care of yourself.”
Choosing the Right Attorney to Defend Your Rights After a Motorcycle Crash
Motorcycle accident injuries can be devastating, both physically and mentally. Even recovering from temporary injuries can take several months or longer, keeping you from working at a time when your financial future may look uncertain. On top of everything else, the insurer may blame you for your crash, as riders are often stereotyped as reckless and irresponsible.
The right lawyer can help you take control of your life and recover the compensation you deserve for your injuries. Our South Carolina motorcycle accident attorneys are ready to help support you through one of the most difficult times of your life and fight to make sure you’re made whole on the other side.
What Damages Are Available for a Motorcycle Accident in South Carolina?
You can recover compensation for a variety of damages resulting from a motorcycle accident. Economic damages compensate for financial losses such as lost income, property damage, and medical expenses. Meanwhile, non-economic damages cover the non-financial impacts of your injuries, including emotional distress, pain and suffering, and loss of consortium.
You may also be entitled to punitive damages, which courts award to penalize and deter severe misconduct. However, they are only available in rare cases with “clear and convincing evidence” that the harm resulted from wilful, wanton, or reckless conduct.
If your loved one passed away from their injuries after a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to recover wrongful death damages, which can include burial costs, lost financial support, grief, and more.
Our Significant Wins for Motorcycle Accident Victims
Motorcycle accident claims can be worth anywhere from six figures to several million dollars. Some of our most notable motorcycle crash case results include the following:
- $5 million for the family of a rider killed when a driver ran a red light
- $1 million for a motorcycle passenger hurt in a collision with a truck
- $760,000 for the family of a woman who died in a crash with a dump truck
- $400,000 for a rider whose leg was injured when he was struck by a car
South Carolina Laws That Can Directly Impact Your Motorcycle Case Outcome
Following South Carolina’s motorcycle safety laws is critical for getting the recovery you deserve after a crash. Here are some of the key rules and regulations affecting motorcycle riders in the Palmetto State:
- Under §56‐5‐3610, riders have all the same legal rights and responsibilities as other drivers.
- South Carolina Code §§56‐5‐3660 and 56‐5‐3670 require riders under 21 to wear approved helmets and goggles or face shields.
- South Carolina Code §56‐5‐3640 prohibits riders from “lane splitting,” which is riding between lanes of traffic or passing a vehicle while in the same lane.
- Under South Carolina Code §56‐5‐3650, motorcycles must have rear-view mirrors and footrests for any passengers, except those traveling in a sidecar or cab.
Comparative Negligence Law
South Carolina’s modified comparative negligence system allows accident victims who are partially at fault for an accident to still recover compensation if they are not more than 50% to blame. However, their compensation is reduced by the victim’s share of the fault. Under this system, partial blame can significantly shrink your overall recovery.
$2+ BILLION IN RESULTS
Overcoming Bias Against Riders To Prove Fault in a Motorcycle Accident
Motorcycle riders often face an uphill battle proving liability in a crash. While riding a motorcycle is inherently more dangerous than driving a car, you shouldn’t be held responsible for another driver’s negligence.
Gathering strong evidence can help you prove the other driver’s liability and reduce any percentage of blame you share, maximizing your compensation under the modified comparative negligence rule. Key sources of evidence often include the following:
- Police reports
- Surveillance, traffic, or dash camera footage of the crash
- Witness statements
- Vehicle damage reports
- Testimony from accident reconstruction experts
Why Motorcycle Accident Claims Are Often Undervalued
Insurers may view motorcyclists as reckless and they know juries often feel the same way. Adjusters will seek to build narratives against the victim from the start of the legal process. Knowing they can pin partial blame on the rider to reduce their liability, insurers may exploit that perception by making lowball initial settlement offers and attempting to convince the victim to accept a deal worth far less than they deserve.
Without experienced legal help, motorcyclists may have difficulty obtaining sufficient compensation to cover all their costs. Our skilled attorneys will fight until you get a deal that reflects the full value of what you’ve experienced.
We Know How To Handle All Types of Motorcycle Accidents
South Carolina saw more than 115 fatal motorcycle crashes every year from 2019 to 2023, according to state data. There were more than 1,500 motorcycle injury crashes in 2023 alone, 368 of which led to serious injuries.
The Farah & Farah team handles all different types of motorcycle accidents, including the following:
- Rear-end accidents
- Dooring accidents
- Rollover crashes
- Jackknife accidents
- Lane-change accidents
- DUI crashes
What You Do After the Motorcycle Crash Can Strengthen or Hurt Your Claim
Acting quickly in the immediate aftermath of a motorcycle crash can improve your chances of building a successful claim. If you’re able to remain on the scene, take photos of the damage. Get the other driver’s contact information, talk to any potential witnesses, and call the police to report the accident.
You should seek medical attention as soon as possible after leaving. Failing to get evaluated immediately or to properly follow your treatment plans can allow insurance companies to undermine your case by claiming your injuries must not have been that serious.
Avoid publicly discussing your case or posting about it on social media, as insurers can use what you say to claim you’re not as injured as you say. Consulting with our attorneys can help you avoid errors and maximize your chances of success.
Let Farah & Farah Handle Your Motorcycle Accident Claim
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a crash, our South Carolina motorcycle accident lawyers are ready to fight to protect your rights. Let the trusted team at our Greenville office go to work for you.
Contact us online or call (877) 245-6707 today for a free consultation.
2541 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Suite R, Greenville, South Carolina 29609
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