Category: Bicycle Accident

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…

Summer is a time to get the kids outside to enjoy fun and healthy activities such as riding bikes around the neighborhood. Biking is a great way to get some exercise and go from place to place. But with biking…

By Melissa Fried With its beautiful scenery, weather (minus the humidity), and lack of parking, Charleston is a very bicycle-friendly town. In the past couple of years, more bicycle lanes have been placed on busy streets and highways from downtown to…

Bicycle riding along South Carolina’s scenic roads and streets can be very enjoyable. But if you or your child does not wear a helmet, the chances of being seriously injured in a bicycle accident are much greater. Statistics from the…

Myrtle Beach hopes to draw a diverse group of riders for its annual Bike Week in May. Attendance at the event fell in recent years after council members passed an ordinance in 2008 requiring bikers to wear helmets within city…