Motorcycle accidents are among the most serious crashes on South Carolina roads. On Hilton Head Island, where scenic rides along William Hilton Parkway (US-278) or Folly Field Road are popular, motorcyclists face unique risks from careless drivers, sudden turns, and heavy seasonal traffic. One moment of distraction behind the wheel can lead to devastating injuries for a rider.
At Ted Law Firm, we help injured riders and their families throughout Hilton Head, Bluffton, and Beaufort County recover the compensation they deserve. We understand the severe nature of motorcycle injuries, and we know how to overcome insurance bias and fight for full justice.
What Causes Motorcycle Accidents in Hilton Head?
Despite following the rules of the road, motorcyclists are often injured because drivers fail to check blind spots, misjudge speeds, or simply don’t look for bikes.
Common causes of motorcycle crashes include:
- Drivers turning left into a rider’s path
- Cars merging into a motorcyclist’s lane
- Speeding or reckless driving on narrow coastal roads
- Drivers opening doors into traffic (“dooring”)
- Distracted or intoxicated driving
- Poorly maintained roads or loose gravel
We thoroughly investigate every crash to determine exactly what happened and who is at fault.
Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents Are Often Life-Changing
Because riders lack the protective structure of a car, even minor collisions can cause severe or permanent injuries. Helmets reduce risk, but they don’t eliminate it.
We frequently help clients recover from:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI)
- Spinal cord damage or paralysis
- Fractures and crush injuries
- Road rash, skin loss, and nerve damage
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Amputations or loss of function
- Fatal injuries leading to wrongful death claims
We work with medical specialists and life care planners to estimate the full cost of treatment, recovery, and long-term care.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If another driver’s negligence caused your crash, South Carolina law entitles you to pursue compensation for both economic losses and non-economic damages.
You may be entitled to:
- Medical bills (past, current, and future)
- Lost income and diminished earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Mental health support and emotional distress
- Loss of mobility or lifestyle changes
- Motorcycle repair or replacement
- Funeral costs in wrongful death claims
At Ted Law Firm, we don’t stop at the insurance company’s first offer; we calculate the full impact on your life and fight for every dollar you deserve.
How We Help Injury Victims
At Ted Law Firm, we understand that motorcycle riders are often unfairly blamed after crashes even when they’re not at fault. Insurance companies may argue that you were speeding, weaving, or “invisible,” hoping to reduce or deny your claim.
Here’s how we protect you:
- Launch a full investigation and preserve all crash evidence
- Collect eyewitness statements and police reports
- Work with accident reconstruction experts to prove liability
- Handle all communication with insurance companies
- Fight lowball offers and take your case to court if needed
You focus on healing. We’ll handle the legal fight and make sure your side of the story is heard.
What If the Insurance Company Tries to Blame You?
South Carolina follows a modified comparative negligence rule. That means you can still recover damages as long as you were less than 51% at fault, but your compensation will be reduced by your percentage of fault.
If the insurance company tries to shift blame, we push back with facts, evidence, and a strategy designed to keep your recovery intact.
Don’t Wait South Carolina Has a Filing Deadline
You generally have three years from the date of the accident to file a personal injury lawsuit in South Carolina. But key evidence like video footage, road markings, or eyewitnesses can disappear quickly.
The sooner you call, the stronger your case will be.
Talk to a Hilton Head Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Today
If you were injured in a motorcycle crash in Hilton Head, you need more than just a lawyer, you need a team that understands the risks you face on the road and how to fight back against insurance bias. 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.
