With scenic coastal routes, well-known bike paths, and miles of multi-use trails, Hilton Head is one of South Carolina’s most bike-friendly destinations. But not all drivers treat cyclists with the care and attention they deserve. If you were hit by a car while riding near William Hilton Parkway (US-278), Pope Avenue, or any of Hilton Head’s popular roads, you may be facing painful injuries and unexpected medical bills.
At Ted Law Firm, we represent injured cyclists across Hilton Head, Bluffton, and Beaufort County. We understand how devastating a bike crash can be, and how often cyclists are unfairly blamed. Let us fight for the compensation you need to move forward.
Bicycle Accidents Are Often Caused by Driver Negligence
While Hilton Head is designed to be bike-friendly, drivers still frequently ignore cyclist safety. Crashes often happen because motorists aren’t paying attention, don’t understand bike laws, or fail to yield the right of way.
Common causes of bicycle accidents include:
- Unsafe passing or following too closely
- Failing to yield at intersections or crosswalks
- Opening a car door into a cyclist’s path (“dooring”)
- Distracted or impaired driving
- Speeding through bike zones or pedestrian-heavy areas
- Turning without checking for bicycles in bike lanes
Even if you were wearing a helmet, using reflectors, and riding legally, the impact of a crash with a vehicle can be life changing.
Common Injuries in Bicycle Accidents
Bike crashes expose the rider’s entire body to impact with the vehicle, the road, or fixed objects. Helmets help, but they can’t prevent all injuries.
We represent cyclists who have suffered:
- Head trauma and traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Broken bones and joint injuries
- Road rash, facial injuries, and disfigurement
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Internal bleeding or organ damage
- Chronic pain and emotional trauma
- Fatal injuries in wrongful death cases
We work with doctors, physical therapists, and long-term care planners to ensure your needs are fully documented and compensated.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If someone else’s negligence caused your bike accident, South Carolina law allows you to seek damages for your physical, emotional, and financial losses.
You may be entitled to:
- Medical bills (ER visits, surgeries, rehab, therapy)
- Future medical treatment and home care
- Lost income and loss of earning potential
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or PTSD
- Damage to your bicycle and gear
- Funeral costs (for fatal bicycle crashes)
We assess your claim based on the true cost of recovery, not the insurance company’s lowball estimate.
How We Help Injury Victims
At Ted Law Firm, we know that cyclists often get blamed unfairly after a crash. Drivers may claim you were “hard to see” or that you were riding improperly even when you were following the law.
We take those claims seriously , and we push back.
Our team will:
- Investigate the crash and gather police reports and witness statements
- Work with bike safety experts and accident reconstructionists
- Handle all communication with insurance companies
- Protect your rights under South Carolina law
- Negotiate for a fair settlement or take your case to trial if necessary
We handle the legal fight, so you can focus on recovery.
What If You’re Being Blamed?
South Carolina uses a modified comparative fault system. That means you can still recover compensation as long as you were less than 51% at fault. If the insurance company tries to place blame on you, we’ll use evidence, road rules, and expert insight to defend your claim.
Act Now You May Have a Limited Time to File
South Carolina law typically gives you three years from the date of the bicycle accident to file a personal injury claim. But evidence can disappear fast especially surveillance footage and crash debris. Don’t wait to get help.
Talk to a Hilton Head Bicycle Accident Lawyer Today
If you were hit while riding your bike in Hilton Head, you deserve legal support that understands cyclist rights and takes your recovery seriously. Let us help you get back on your feet, and back on your bike. Call Ted Law Firm today for a free consultation. We proudly serve clients across all of South Carolina and Georgia including Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Myrtle Beach, and Atlanta, and beyond, we offer trusted, compassionate representation with no fees unless we win your case.
You’re in caring, capable hands with Ted Law Firm.
