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According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), motorcyclists are much more likely than passenger vehicle occupants to suffer serious or fatal injuries in a crash. In fact, per vehicle miles driven, the Governors Highway Safety Association (GHSA) reports that traffic crash fatality rates for motorcycles are 28 times higher than for passenger vehicles. Many motorcycle accidents are caused by other drivers. If you have been injured in a motorcycle wreck that was someone else’s fault, our experienced Greenville Motorcycle Accident Lawyers can help you recover the compensation you deserve.
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At The Melonakos Law Firm in Greenville, South Carolina, we focus our practice exclusively on personal injury matters. We have experience handling motorcycle accident cases and understand the unique factors associated with them. We have a former insurance defense attorney on our team, which gives us greater insight into the inner workings of the insurance process. Our lead lawyer has served as the first chair attorney in more than 30 trials. We can negotiate skillfully on your behalf with any insurance company and will not hesitate to go to trial if it is in your best interests.
As stated by the State Department of Insurance, South Carolina is a modified comparative negligence state when it comes to auto insurance claims. This means that a motorcycle rider may recover damages in a lawsuit as long as their shared fault is less than the other parties involved. Depending on the circumstances surrounding a motorcycle crash, the liable party may be a:
Like passenger vehicle accidents, motorcycle wrecks have many causes. As motorcycles are smaller and less visible than passenger vehicles, a collision may occur when another driver fails to register the motorcycle in the roadway. Common causes of motorcycle accidents and injuries include:
Recovering full and fair compensation for a motorcycle wreck may depend on proving fault for the accident. Our experienced Greenville, South Carolina motorcycle accident attorneys have the knowledge, skills, and resources to thoroughly investigate your accident, collect and preserve evidence of fault, and prepare and present a compelling motorcycle accident case, whether negotiating with insurance companies on your behalf or fighting for your rights in court.
A motorcycle crash can cause serious, catastrophic, or fatal injuries. If you or your loved one has been hurt or killed in a motorcycle accident that was someone else’s fault, talk to our experienced Greenville motorcycle accident lawyers at The Melonakos Law Firm as soon as possible. Our firm has successfully recovered over $25 million for injured clients and families. We can provide the strong legal advocacy needed to pursue maximum compensation for your losses.
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