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If you suffered injuries in a motorcycle accident in Cherokee County, South Carolina, our Gaffney motorcycle accident lawyer is here to help. At Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, our attorneys represent crash victims who suffer injuries and property damage, fighting to help them recover compensation and hold the liable parties responsible.
We believe in getting justice if another driver acted negligently and caused your wreck and injuries. You should not have to pay for medical care and other expenses on your own. We provide free consultations for accident victims and their families. We will answer your questions and discuss your legal options at no cost or obligation to you or your family.
Damages Available in a Gaffney Motorcycle Wreck Claim or Lawsuit
Recovering damages in a motorcycle collision case generally requires filing an insurance claim against the at-fault driver, suing them, or both. At Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, we typically begin by investigating what happened, gathering evidence to support our client, and filing an insurance claim based on the negligent driver’s auto liability coverage.
Whether we negotiate an out-of-court settlement or sue and go to trial, the potentially recoverable damages will include:
- Medical treatment and care, both current and future
- Ongoing support for lasting injuries
- Lost wages and other income
- Diminished ability to work and earn
- Property damage, including to the motorcycle
- Pain and suffering
- Other noneconomic losses
When a motorcycle accident victim passes away in Gaffney from their injuries, we could help their loved ones pursue justice by filing a wrongful death claim. If we can show that the at-fault motorist caused the accident and injuries that led to their death, we can recover financial compensation for the victim’s heirs.
This is a somewhat complex process, and many rules outline who can and cannot file these claims and recover damages. However, we understand the rules set out in S.C. Code § 15-51-20 and handle these cases for clients regularly.
Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, Can Help With Your Claim
When you work with a lawyer from Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, on your motorcycle wreck, we will take these steps to protect your rights and help you pursue justice based on the circumstances of your crash:
- Review your case with you for free
- Explain our services and fee schedule in a clear and concise way
- Manage all communication with the insurer, liable driver, and others
- Investigate what happened and gather evidence to support your claim
- Value your claim based on your damages and intangible losses
- Ensure you get the necessary medical care and support you need to heal
- Prepare all the required paperwork and file within applicable time limits
- Represent you in settlement negotiations or at trial
- Handle your case based on contingency, with no upfront fees
Fault and Liability in a Gaffney, SC, Motorcycle Wreck
Our Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, traffic accident lawyers serving Gaffney know how these cases work. We can help you document who caused the crash and how. Then, we can hold the at-fault parties liable for the injuries and damages you sustained by proving fault.
To build a case against another motorist for a motorcycle accident, we must prove the four elements of negligence:
- Duty of care
- Breach of duty
- Causation
- Injuries
For example, drivers must follow traffic laws, such as stopping when the traffic light is red. If they run the red light, it is a breach of their duty to drive carefully and with thoughtful regard to the safety of others. Running a red light can easily cause a crash. If you suffered injuries in this wreck, we’ll document why this occurred and link it back to the at-fault driver.
It is also important to note that South Carolina does not have an all-inclusive helmet law. Under S.C. Code § 56-5-3660, all riders under 21 must wear a helmet. However, if you are over the age of 21, you do not have to wear a helmet, although we recommend it at all times to protect you from severe head injuries and traumatic brain injuries.
Not wearing a helmet also does not count as contributory negligence because you do not have a duty to wear one. As such, the liable party is unlikely to be able to use the defense that you contributed to your injuries.
Deadlines for Recovering Compensation After a Gaffney, SC, Crash
Deadlines exist for filing a lawsuit in South Carolina. If we do not settle your claim or begin a civil suit by the time this deadline arrives in your Gaffney motorcycle wreck, our attorney will be unable to take further action on your behalf, affecting your ability to recover compensation for your crash and injuries.
Generally, S.C. Ann. §15-3-530 sets a three-year deadline for personal injury lawsuits involving motorcycle wrecks in South Carolina. However, some circumstances alter this date. For that reason – and because we know you need money as soon as possible—we encourage all collision victims to connect with our motorcycle accident lawyers team as soon as their injuries allow.
If your loved one suffered catastrophic injuries, and you believe it could be months or longer before they can reach out to us themselves, our attorney will discuss the legal options with you during a free case assessment. It may be possible for us to get started on investigating the wreck before we know their full prognosis and future care needs.
Speak With a Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, Lawyer for Free Today
You can discuss your motorcycle wreck with our team for free today. Farmer & Morris Law, PLLC, represents injury victims in Gaffney and elsewhere in Cherokee County. We provide these consultations so victims and their families can learn about their rights and options for compensation. Our team could go to work for you today. Call (864) 582-1310 now to discuss your Gaffney motorcycle wreck.
