What Makes Myrtle Beach Motorcycle Accidents So Common?
With millions of visitors each year, Myrtle Beach sees high volumes of traffic—including many drivers unfamiliar with the area. Motorcyclists are often overlooked in the chaos, especially during tourist season, bike rallies, or summer weekends.
Common causes of motorcycle wrecks in Myrtle Beach include:
- Distracted driving (texting, GPS, or unfamiliarity with roads)
- Speeding on highways like US-501 or US-17
- Unsafe lane changes or merges in beach traffic
- Drivers turning left into motorcycles at intersections
- Tailgating or reckless driving
- Poor road maintenance or hazards like sand or debris
Whether your crash happened on Kings Highway, Grissom Parkway, Highway 31, or a coastal road near the beach, your injuries—and your rights—deserve immediate attention.
Injuries Motorcyclists Face
Motorcycle accident injuries tend to be much more severe than those sustained in passenger vehicle collisions. Without the protection of a steel frame or airbags, riders are completely exposed during impact.
We represent Myrtle Beach clients who have suffered:
- Traumatic brain injuries (TBIs)
- Spinal cord injuries and paralysis
- Complex or compound fractures
- Severe road rash with risk of infection
- Internal organ injuries
- Facial trauma or broken jaws
- Amputations or permanent disabilities
These injuries often require hospitalization, multiple surgeries, and long-term physical therapy. Our legal team works closely with your medical providers to ensure your treatment is fully documented and reflected in your compensation demand.
What Compensation Can You Recover?
Motorcycle accident victims are entitled to seek damages for both financial losses and non-economic harm caused by the crash. These may include:
- Emergency medical treatment and hospitalization
- Surgeries, medication, and long-term care
- Lost wages and loss of future earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Emotional distress or psychological trauma
- Motorcycle repair or replacement
- Scarring or permanent disfigurement
- Wrongful death benefits (if a loved one was killed)
At The Law Office of Hunter L. Windham, LLC, we evaluate not just your current needs, but how your injuries may affect your ability to work, live independently, and maintain your quality of life for years to come.
