Motorcycle Accidents
A motorcycle accident can lead to severe injuries including
spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, amputations, fractures and
serious skin abrasions. There is a common belief that helmets can
prevent all serious injuries in the event of a motorcycle collision,
but while a helmet may save your life, it does not eliminate the
possibility that your brain may be traumatized nonetheless due to
the violent nature of a motor bike accident. If you have been
injured either while motorcycling or driving,
contact the Joe
Griffith Law Firm, LLC to schedule a free consultation with a South
Carolina motorcycle accident attorney.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA),
motorcyclists are about 18 times more likely than passenger car
occupants to die in a motorcycle accident and about three times more
likely to be injured. Because they lack the physical protection of a
car and are often difficult to see in the rearview mirror of a car
or truck, motorcyclists are more susceptible to injuries from other
vehicles on the road, debris from road construction and potholes,
inclement weather and manufacturer defects.
South Carolina does have a helmet law, so riders under 21 must wear an
approved helmet at all times when riding or driving a motorcycle.
The South Carolina Department of Public Safety states that the
number of people over the age of 35 killed on a motorcycle is
trending upward and is overwhelmingly male.
Statewide, auto accidents are the most common cause of serious
personal injuries, and alcohol is the most frequent cause of auto
accidents. In 2003, 6 percent of alcohol-related crash fatalities were
motorcyclists; 79 percent of those motorcyclists were not wearing a
helmet.
While bike wrecks have occurred all over the state, some South
Carolina highways are more dangerous than others. Interstate 85 is
the most traveled and has more accidents, but some of the most
dangerous roads in the state are two-lane undivided highways,
including Highway 76, Highway 178, Highway 187 and Highway 8.
Joe Griffith Law Firm understands that after such an accident, you have
unexpected bills to pay, staggering medical expenses, lost wages,
serious injuries, and pain and suffering. It is often a challenge to
combat prejudices that many people have against motorcyclists when
an accident occurs. Joe Griffith Law Firm will
not give up the fight for your right to fair compensation for your
injuries. As a motorcyclist, you are all too aware of the lack of
respect for motorcycles on the road. Likewise, Joe Griffith Law Firm is aware of the lack of respect of motorcyclists
in many legal contexts. A standard approach if you are in a motorcycle accident is as follows:
- Say nothing to third parties about the accident
- Respond to the police about the accident, if questioned, and tell the truth
- Report the accident, even if you are afraid you will be
blamed
- Gather information from the other driver – name, driver’s
license, insurance information, etc.
- See a doctor for a physical evaluation
- Notify your insurance company about the accident
- Contact an attorney
Call the Joe Griffith Law Firm, LLC, to help you prepare a
comprehensive, compelling case for your right to receive monetary
compensation for any injuries you or your loved ones may have
suffered due to a motorcycle injury. JGLF will investigate the facts,
assess your claim, determine which parties and insurance companies
are to be held responsible, organize all of the details of your case
and pursue it vigorously in settlement negotiations or at trial. Joe Griffith Law Firm
stands ready and capable to provide our clients the highest caliber
of professional service, with a personal touch and a friendly
attitude.
Call JGLF today, at 843-CALL-JOE (843-225-5563), or contact the firm via the
online form.
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