Category: Bicycle Accident

Bicyclists face potentially dangerous situations when sharing the road with motor vehicles. One of these situations is dooring, where a driver or passenger opens a car door into the path of another road user, such as a bicyclist, without checking…

When you are in a bicycle crash, you may have injuries ranging from minor cuts or scrapes to major trauma. If you have hit your head or injured another part of your body, it’s essential to seek immediate medical attention…

Because bicycles often share the road with vehicles, it can be very dangerous for bicyclists when drivers are distracted or not paying attention, especially in low light conditions when it may be harder to see bicyclists. Part of being a…

Charleston personal injury attorney Jeff Gerardi of Joye Law Firm spoke recently with WCBD-TV News2 about the tragic death of a bicyclist and the need for stricter laws in South Carolina to prevent distracted driving. Jeff’s client was biking with his dog, Ava,…

Bike share services offer inexpensive, short-term bicycle rentals for Charleston residents and visitors. Bicycle rents, which are accessed using mobile phone apps, have become popular in many urban areas including Charleston. While bike share programs have positive benefits, they do…

South Carolina Bicycle Accident Lawyers Serving Clients in North Charleston, Clinton, Columbia, and Myrtle Beach Bicycle accidents happen much too often across South Carolina, resulting in serious and sometimes fatal injuries to bicyclists. There are numerous causes of bicycle collisions in North…

As the capital of South Carolina, Columbia is a busy city. Busy cities are often characterized by tight, congested streets, and Columbia is no different. Residents make heavy use of the city’s roadways and public transportation systems every day, utilizing…

Bike accidents occur far too frequently. Nationally, there were 743 cyclists killed in accidents involving motor vehicles in a single year, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Locally in South Carolina, there were 14 cyclists fatalities caused by motor…