Is lane splitting legal in South Carolina?
Listen up, fellow riders. Lane splitting – that’s when you ride your motorcycle between lanes of traffic – isn’t legal here in South Carolina. You can get a ticket for it, plain and simple, that’s under SC Code §56-5-3640(c).
But here’s the crucial part: Just because it’s illegal doesn’t mean you’re out of luck if you get hit while doing it.
South Carolina has laws that allow you to recover damages even if you’re partly at fault for an accident. The key is this: you need to be less than 50% responsible for the crash. This is where things can get tricky.
That’s why you need someone in your corner. Our team is here to fight for your rights when you’re hurt in a motorcycle accident, even if lane splitting was involved. We’ll dig into the evidence, protect your interests, and work to prove you deserve compensation for your injuries.
Don’t try to navigate these complex cases alone. If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident, especially one involving lane splitting, talk to a South Carolina motorcycle accident attorney before you settle anything. We’re here to help you get what you’re owed.
For a free legal consultation, call (843) 380-8350
How do we put together evidence to support your claim?
Look, we know lane splitting isn’t legal in South Carolina. But here’s the deal: just because you were lane splitting doesn’t mean the other driver is off the hook. Every driver on the road has a responsibility to be careful and avoid hurting others.
Our job? To prove that the other driver was negligent – that they weren’t careful, and that’s why you got hit. To do that, we go to work gathering the evidence you need:
- Witnesses Speak Up: People who saw what happened can provide crucial details about who did what. We’ll track them down and get their statements.
- The Official Police Report: This document often has initial info from both sides and can give us a critical starting point to understand the crash.
- Cameras Don’t Lie: We’ll hunt for traffic cameras, nearby business security footage, and even your own photos of the scene. Visual evidence can be powerful in showing fault.
- Accident Reconstruction Experts: Sometimes, we bring in pros who can rebuild the accident scene, showing exactly how things unfolded and demonstrating that you weren’t the primary cause.
- Bad Driving Matters: In 2023, 3,275 people were killed in motor vehicle crashes involving distracted drivers. If the other driver was distracted (on their phone, etc.), drunk, or driving like a maniac, that’s huge. We’ll work to expose that negligence.
Your case is unique, and the circumstances determine exactly how we build your claim, especially when lane splitting is involved. South Carolina’s “modified comparative negligence” law means you can still recover compensation even if you’re partially at fault, as long as you’re not more than 50% responsible. This is where our experience really counts.
Don’t try to go it alone against insurance companies. They’ll try to pin everything on you. You need an experienced South Carolina motorcycle accident attorney in your corner, someone who knows these tough legal situations inside and out.
Getting You What You’re Owed After a Crash
Being in a motorcycle accident can be devastating, and the bills pile up fast. Our main goal is to get you the money you need to cover your medical costs – from emergency care and surgeries to hospital stays and ongoing rehab. Those expenses can be massive.
But it’s not just about medical bills. You might also be owed compensation for:
- Lost Wages: If your injuries kept you from working, we’ll fight to get back the income you lost.
- Motorcycle Damage: We’ll help you get compensation for the repairs or even replacement of your bike.
- Pain and Suffering: Getting hit by a car or truck on a motorcycle hurts. A lot. The physical pain and emotional distress can last for years, and you deserve compensation for that.
- Emotional Trauma: Accidents leave scars beyond the physical. If you’re dealing with anxiety, PTSD, or other emotional trauma, we’ll pursue claims for that too.
- Loss of Enjoyment of Life: If your injuries stop you from riding, enjoying hobbies, or even impact your relationships, that’s a real loss we’ll factor in.
Remember, if you’re found partially at fault, your total compensation might be reduced. But even a portion can make a massive difference in helping you recover and get your life back on track. We’re here to fight to make that happen for you.
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We’re Ready to Fight for YOU!
If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident in South Carolina, you know how much it can wreck your life – physically, mentally, and financially. At the Thumbs Up Guys, our experienced team of motorcycle accident attorneys is ready to step up and fight for you.
When you work with us, you get:
- Aggressive Representation: We don’t back down. Even if there’s some question about fault, we’ll go hard to protect your rights and get you what you deserve.
- Maximum Compensation: We’re all about getting you the most money possible. We’ve helped clients recover millions of dollars over the years to help them rebuild their lives.
- Real Support & Compassion: We get it. This is a tough time. We’ll handle the legal headaches so you can focus on healing and getting back to normal.
We’re a proven South Carolina motorcycle accident law firm, and we know the ins and outs of getting you fair compensation under the law. Don’t worry if you’re unsure about your rights – that’s what we’re here for. Lane splitting doesn’t automatically mean you’re screwed and left with huge bills.
No Win? No Fee! It’s That Simple.
There’s absolutely zero risk in talking to us. Your first consultation is free, and you won’t pay us a dime in attorney fees unless we actually win your case. That’s our promise.
Let us take on this battle for you. We’ll work tirelessly to get you the best possible outcome. Call us today!
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