Cycling through downtown North Augusta, along the Greeneway Trail, or near Martintown Road should be safe. But when drivers fail to pay attention or follow the law, cyclists get hurt, and often suffer serious, lasting injuries.
At Ted Law Firm, we represent injured bicyclists across North Augusta, Edgefield, Aiken, and surrounding communities. If you were hit by a careless driver, we’ll fight to hold them accountable and get you the compensation you need to move forward.
How Bicycle Accidents Happen
Cyclists have the same rights as motorists, but many drivers don’t respect them. Most crashes happen because of simple negligence.
Common causes of bicycle accidents include:
- Drivers failing to yield at intersections
- Unsafe passing or lane changes
- “Dooring” accidents (opening a car door into a cyclist’s path)
- Distracted or texting drivers
- Drunk or impaired drivers
- Speeding near residential or recreational areas
We investigate every crash, build strong claims, and push back when insurance companies try to blame the cyclist.
Common Bicycle Accident Injuries
Without the protection of a car, cyclists often suffer serious or catastrophic injuries in a crash.
We handle cases involving:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and concussions
- Spinal cord damage and paralysis
- Broken bones and orthopedic injuries
- Road rash and severe skin injuries
- Internal bleeding and organ damage
- Facial fractures and scarring
- Fatal injuries (wrongful death cases)
We work with medical experts to assess both the short- and long-term effects of your injuries—and the compensation you’ll need to recover.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
If someone else’s negligence caused your crash, you may be entitled to damages for:
- Emergency room care and hospitalization
- Surgeries, physical therapy, and rehabilitation
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress and anxiety
- Long-term disability or disfigurement
- Bicycle repairs or replacement
- Funeral and burial costs (for fatal cases)
We fight to recover full and fair compensation for every way the accident changed your life.
What If the Insurance Company Tries to Blame You?
In South Carolina, insurance companies often try to blame cyclists even when the driver was clearly at fault.
South Carolina follows a modified comparative fault rule:
- You can still recover compensation if you’re less than 51% at fault
- Your award will be reduced by your percentage of fault
We fight back with police reports, witness statements, traffic camera footage, and crash reconstruction experts.
Talk to a North Augusta Bicycle Accident Lawyer Today
If you were hit by a car while riding your bike, don’t wait. Evidence disappears fast, and the insurance company is already working against you. 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.
