Mopeds are an affordable, fuel-efficient way to get around Columbia, but they offer little protection in a crash. When a careless driver hits a moped rider, the injuries can be serious. If you were hurt while riding near Downtown Columbia, US-1, or Devine Street, you may be entitled to compensation.
At Ted Law Firm, we help injured moped riders in Columbia, Lexington, Cayce, and across the Midlands. We deal with insurance companies, investigate the crash, and fight to get you what you’re owed.
How Moped Accidents Happen
Most moped crashes happen because other drivers fail to notice or respect riders on the road.
Common causes include:
- Drivers turning into the rider’s path
- Cars merging without checking blind spots
- Speeding or tailgating near mopeds
- Distracted driving (texting, GPS use)
- Drunk or impaired driving
- Poor road conditions or lack of signage
Whether your accident happened near Columbia’s campus area or a suburban road in Lexington County, we’ll investigate what happened and hold the right party accountable.
Injuries in Moped Crashes
Moped riders are exposed to more risk than drivers in enclosed vehicles. Injuries are often severe even at low speeds.
We represent riders with:
- Head trauma and concussions
- Spinal cord injuries and nerve damage
- Broken bones or joint dislocations
- Road rash or facial injuries
- Internal bleeding or organ damage
- Long-term disability or scarring
- Fatal injuries (wrongful death claims)
You deserve a law firm that takes your injuries seriously and builds a claim that reflects your full losses.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If someone else caused your crash, you may be entitled to compensation for:
- Emergency room care and hospitalization
- Surgery, physical therapy, and rehab
- Lost wages or reduced future earnings
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or PTSD
- Permanent disability or disfigurement
- Moped repair or replacement
- Funeral and burial costs (in fatal cases)
We work with doctors, specialists, and financial experts to calculate the full value of your claim.
What If the Insurance Company Tries to Blame You?
South Carolina uses a modified comparative fault system, which means:
- You can still recover compensation if you were less than 51% at fault
- Your recovery is reduced by your percentage of fault
Moped riders are often unfairly blamed for crashes. At Ted Law Firm, we fight back with evidence, surveillance footage, witness statements, medical records, and crash reconstruction when needed..
Talk to a Columbia Moped Accident Lawyer Today
If you were hit while riding a moped, you don’t have to fight this alone. Let us investigate, build your case, and deal with the insurance companies—so you can focus on healing.
Call Ted Law Firm today for a free consultation. We work on a contingency fee basis, so you pay nothing unless we win your case. Contact us today for a free consultation, or stop by one of our conveniently located South Carolina offices in Charleston, Greenville, Columbia, Aiken, or Mrtyle Beach so we can discuss your case face-to-face. Remember, you pay nothing unless we win your case, so there is no harm in scheduling a free consultation. You’re in good hands with Ted Law Firm.
