Motorcycle traffic across Florence and the rest of South Carolina has grown steadily, and so has the number of crashes involving riders, a trend the Jebaily Law Firm has tracked closely over more than 50 years of representing South Carolina motorcyclists. Based at 291 W Evans St in downtown Florence, the firm points to data from the S.C. Department of Public Safety showing that over the past decade motorcycle registrations in the state rose by 22.5 percent while collisions involving motorcycles climbed by 18.6 percent, a gap the firm attributes largely to other motorists failing to safely share the road with riders.
Attorneys George D. Jebaily, Rangeley C. Bailey, Brian S. Yost, and Kayla Jebaily Adams advise riders to take several concrete steps after a crash, starting with prompt medical attention since head, internal organ, and soft tissue injuries are not always obvious right away. The firm also recommends obtaining a copy of the official crash report through the South Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles, since that report can jumpstart an investigation into how the collision occurred, and keeping careful records of medical bills, motorcycle repair costs, and any correspondence received from an insurance company.
The firm cautions riders against speaking directly with the other driver’s insurer, since adjusters commonly request recorded statements or float lowball settlement offers before a rider fully understands the extent of their injuries or losses. South Carolina law also imposes a statute of limitations on personal injury claims arising from a motorcycle accident, meaning a rider who waits too long to act can be permanently barred from recovering compensation regardless of how clear the other driver’s fault may be.
Motorcycle accident victims in Florence, South Carolina can contact Jebaily Law Firm at 843-667-0400 for a free consultation.
Source: https://www.jebailylaw.com/motorcycle-accident-law……