Category Archives: Motorcycle Accident
Collisions Between A Motorcycle And A Pedestrian
Terrible things happen when a car strikes a motorcycle, bicycle, scooter, or pedestrian. A person supported by little or no vehicular structure is at high risk of catastrophic injuries when he or she collides with a big steel box traveling at high speed on four wheels. News reports often tell of accidents where a… Read More »
South Carolina Accidents Involving Young Motorcyclists
In August 2024, a motorcycle collided with an SUV near Spartanburg. The driver of the motorcycle died from injuries he sustained in the accident; the driver of the SUV required hospitalization after the accident, but his injuries were not life-threatening. The driver of the motorcycle was Nicholas Alexander Huntley of Inman. He was 19… Read More »
Choosing The Safest Motorcycle Helmet
South Carolina has a higher rate of motorcycle-related fatalities than some states with considerably bigger populations. Part of the reason is that the weather in South Carolina is appropriate for motorcycle riding for most of the year, so people travel here to ride their motorcycles when the roads in their home states are covered… Read More »
Motorcyclist Struck By Two Cars In Dorchester County
Leaving the scene of an accident that involves bodily injury or major property damage is a crime in South Carolina. The penalties vary according to how much damage the accident caused and whether the defendant has any prior criminal convictions. The worst hit and run accidents are where more than one vehicle hits a… Read More »
A Deadly Week For South Carolina Motorcyclists
Every spring, motorcyclists from all over the country ride to South Carolina for some of the world’s most fun motorcycle events. Why go all the way to Florida when you could just ride in South Carolina, where you can still see beautiful beach views but for lower prices and without the frightening thunderstorms every… Read More »
Motorcycle Collides With Car After U-Turn In Greenwood County
Conventional wisdom has it that, no matter the angle of collision, the occupants of the struck vehicle have a greater risk of death or serious injury than the occupants of the striking vehicle. This applies to T-bone collisions, as well as frontal impact of rear-end collisions. Of course, this is only one factor that… Read More »
How To Choose A Safe Motorcycle
Motorcycles make a statement, even when they are not trying to. The rumble of the engine is unmistakable, and seeing a motorbike zip past you as you look out the window of your car is an impressive sight, even if you are not easily impressed. People choose motorcycles based on how they look for… Read More »
Horry County Woman Dies In Motorcycle Accident
Horry County, South Carolina is one of the most fun places that one can ride a motorcycle. It is no wonder that Myrtle Beach is known for its local motorcycle clubs and its motorcycle events, such as Bike Week, that draw enthusiasts from all over the country, and even some international visitors. Relative to… Read More »
Staying Safe During Your Bike Week Visit To South Carolina
Bike rally season in South Carolina is almost here. What better way to spend the spring than traveling across South Carolina’s coastline on your bike, in the company of old friends and some that you just met, with the smell of the sea breeze only occasionally punctuated by the smell of food cooking in… Read More »
South Carolina Is One Of The Top Ten Most Dangerous States For Motorcyclists
South Carolina is not one of the most populous states, nor is it among the most sparsely populated. Compared to many other states, it does not have extremes of temperature. It is the perfect middle ground, which makes it an ideal destination for bachelorette parties and retirees alike. The rate of fatal motorcycle accidents… Read More »