No matter how careful we are, how prepared we are, or how much training we have in the safe operation of a motorcycle and defensive driving, a drunk driver can come out of nowhere and change or even end a motorcyclist’s life. Next to a motorcycle v. eighteen-wheeler collision, it is the worst possible scenario. ...
If a motorcycle passenger is injured in a motorcycle crash, they can sue the person who caused the crash – even if it was the driver of the motorcycle they were on. The only circumstance where a motorcycle passenger would be barred from suing is if the passenger was more than 50% at fault for ...
What does negligence mean in the context of a motorcycle crash or other personal injury case in SC? Negligence is the most common way to prove the other driver’s liability for the crash – if the other driver was negligent, then they are responsible for the damages that were caused by their negligence… Below, we ...
Do I have a case? Whether you were involved in a motorcycle collision, a car crash, or injured in some other way, there is a simple test, sometimes called the “three-legged chair” test, that plaintiff’s attorneys use to evaluate whether you have a case. You most likely have a viable lawsuit if there is: Liability, ...
What is an assault and battery lawsuit? If someone attacks you and injures you, they might be arrested and charged criminally with assault and battery. But assault and battery is also a civil cause of action – the person who caused your injuries is liable for the damage they caused, and they are most likely ...
What types of damages are available after a motorcycle crash in Charleston, SC? Although motorcycle crashes can be more dangerous than your average car wreck – often resulting in catastrophic injuries or death, the categories of damages that can be recovered are the same as for an auto collision or most other types of personal ...
How do you get punitive damages in SC? In some cases where the defendant’s conduct was intentional or grossly negligent, you may be entitled to punitive damages to punish the defendant for reckless, willful, wanton, or malicious conduct. Punitive damages are also intended to deter similar conduct in the future and to compensate you for ...