Common Types of Motorcycle AccidentsAccording to the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 2015, 48 percent of motorcycle deaths occurred on major roads other than interstate and freeways. The reports showed deaths occurred slightly more frequently in urban neighborhoods compared to rural areas. Motorcycle accidents often involve one of the following:
Left Turns: Traffic enters your lane during a wide-angle turn. This involves a lack of visibility. Injuries occur when the motorcyclist collides into or under the vehicle resulting in serious injuries.
Road Hazards: Single Motorcycle crashes caused by existing road conditions.
DUI: 28 percent of motorcycle riders are cited for operating a vehicle under the influence
Lane Splitting: Accidents occur when motorcycles and cars occupy the same lane. The lack of visibility or a driver’s negligence is the primary cause of injury.
Head-on Collisions: Typically occur at intersections, vehicles run through a traffic light or use a rolling stop without yielding to the oncoming traffic.
Speeding: There are motorcycle models known for speeding above the posted speed limit.
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South Carolina Auto Accident Laws
In South Carolina, Motorcycles are considered "Motor Vehicles" for the purposes of an insurance claim. Just like in any other Motor Vehicle case it can be hard to determine who is responsible. Crashes caused by negligence are not accidents. It is the solemn duty of every driver to take absolute care not to break traffic rules or endanger the lives of other road users through careless driving.
Negligence is the failure of one party to act in accordance with the law or as a reasonable person would, therefore endangering the lives of others.
In South Carolina, compensation is determined based on a system of negligence known as comparative negligence. The system provides that those injured in motor vehicle accidents can collect damages for their injuries only if they were not more than 50% liable for the accident. This means that anyone who has 50% or less than 50% of fault in the event of a Motor Vehicle accident in this State can claim and obtain compensation for damages and injuries sustained from the crash. The amount in damages received by an injured party is proportionate to their fault.