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Motorcycle Accidents lawyer

Anderson, Greenville, Spartanburg, South Carolina

At the Dick James Law Firm, South Carolina motorcycle accident lawyers located in Greenville, we care about people and their rights to drive motor vehicles as a general rule. The safety and rights of all drivers must be protected at all times and we are here to fight for our clients when they have suffered monetary damages or injuries as a result of someone else's negligence. When the injured party was riding a motorcycle at the time of the accident, the damages and injuries are often much more severe and may even be deadly.

Drivers of any type of automobile are responsible for their own actions when sharing the road with other vehicles. They are required to exercise a reasonable amount of care in order to safely travel the roads. When interacting with motorcycles, this level of responsibility and care must be raised due to the fact that motorcyclists are more difficult to see and the riders are less protected in the event of an accident.

Common Injuries Suffered in Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle riders are susceptible to more frequent and more severe injuries than people who drive automobiles with at least four wheels touching the ground. Most injuries suffered by motorcyclists are life-threatening due to the nature of the circumstances. These injuries may include:

• Road rash
• Broken bones
• Severed limbs
• Internal injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Death

Causes of Injuries to Motorcyclists

It is very easy to not see a motorcycle when glancing in your rear and side mirrors, even for an automobile driver who enjoys riding motorcycles themselves. The motorcyclist may be traveling just a foot or two to the right or left of the other driver's field of vision. This renders them completely invisible to the other person. Other common causes of motorcycle accidents may include:

• Negligence of other drivers
• Recklessness of other drivers
• Product defects such as brakes, tires and helmets
• Defective roadways
• Poor weather conditions

The responsibility of keeping motorcyclists safe on the roadways lies with us all. The riders can be as responsible as possible during their rides, but the negligence of one automobile driver can cause a lifetime of heartache for both drivers and their families depending on the circumstances of the accident.

For more information, please see Motorcycle Accident Questions.

If you or someone you love is a motorcycle rider, please practice safety and follow all of the rules of the road with extra care. If you drive an automobile, you can be sure that you will encounter motorcyclists in your travels. Please practice caution and care for your fellow man.

If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, please seek immediate medical attention and contact the South Carolina motorcycle accident attorneys at the Dick James Law Firm, representing the Anderson, Spartanburg and Greenville, South Carolina areas as soon as possible to ensure your rights are protected.