Motorcycle Accidents

The Maguire Law Firm Knows the South Carolina Motorcycle Laws

The Maguire Law Firm realizes that when motorcyclists are involved in an accident they are at a disadvantage over the drivers and passengers in the other vehicles. Motorcycles offer very little protection in an accident, and the chances of a motorcyclist sustaining an injury or suffering a fatal wreck are very high. Motorcyclists have equal rights on the roadways with all other vehicles, but those rights are too often ignored, and in some cases cyclists pay the ultimate price.

When you are hurt in a Myrtle Beach accident because of another motorist's negligent action, you may be entitled to money damages for your injuries, your lost wages, and your pain and suffering. The Maguire Law can help you get the justice you deserve. Contact us for a free consultation to see how we can help you. To reach us in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area call 843-361-7549 or use our toll free number at (800) 525-9900.

As gas prices continue to rise, more people are turning to cost-efficient transportation including motorcycles and mopeds. With more cyclists on the road it is important that both motorcyclists and automobile drivers pay extra attention to driving conditions and their surroundings. Most motorcycle accidents involve only one other vehicle -- and usually it is the other vehicle's fault.

In 2008, there were 123 fatal motorcycle wrecks on South Carolina highways. Injuries can range from minor such as road rash and broken bones to critical injuries like facial fractures and disfigurement, spinal cord injuries, and brain injuries. In an accident the motorcyclist almost always loses.

The South Carolina Department of Public Safety has initiated a motorcycle safety campaign. Primarily targeting first time cyclists, their key points are also important for drivers to understand as well.

When traveling on the road with motorcycles, follow “SEE” - Search, Evaluate and Execute:

• Search ahead when driving for potholes, gravel, sandy conditions, and railroad tracks. Any of these conditions may cause a motorcyclist to drive erratically, drive off the road or fall.
• Evaluate how to handle the situation based on your skills, the actions of the cyclist, and the actions of the car driver.
• Execute the appropriate maneuver, stop, or make a correction quickly and effectively. Your quick actions can save a life. Any minor misjudgment or mistake can result in a serious accident or fatality to a motorcyclist.

Cyclists must also carefully watch the movements of the vehicles around them. Most accidents involving motorcycles are caused by negligence or failure to pay attention by the driver of the automobile. The most common statement after an accident involving a motorcycle is “I didn’t see him.”

Motorcycles can easily be in a driver’s blind spot. The negligence or mistake of another driver that is found to have contributed to the motorcycle accident may require compensation to you for your suffering.

Serving the counties of Georgetown, Horry, and Marion, South Carolina, the Maguire attorneys help seek justice for the victims of motorcycle accidents caused by the negligent actions of others. We will help you recover fair compensation. Depending on the severity and impact of the motorcycle accident and your injuries, you may receive payment for:

• Your current and future medical bills;
• Lost employment wages due to time lost at work;
• Disfigurement;
• Physical and emotional pain and suffering;
• Loss of quality of life.

With our personalized service and dedicated staff, the Maguire Law Firm knows how to negotiate with the insurance companies and other involved parties to allow you to focus on your recovery, your family, and your future. While our goal is to settle accident cases without going to trial, we have years of courtroom experience and are prepared to represent you in court if necessary.

Where Your Best Interest is What Matters

If you or a family member has been seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, contact us for a free consultation about your legal options. We are dedicated to seeing that you get the justice you deserve. To reach us in the Myrtle Beach, South Carolina area call 843-361-7549 or use our toll free number at (800) 525-9900.