What if a bicycle is struck by a motor vehicle with no visible driver?

In South Carolina, a bicycle accident involving a motor vehicle with no visible driver is treated as a hit and run. This means that the injured bicyclist will have to file an injury claim with their own insurance company, or through the uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage of their car insurance. The injured bicyclist will need to prove that the motor vehicle was at fault for the accident in order to recover damages. This can be done by providing evidence such as witness statements, photographs of the crash site, or video footage of the collision. The bicyclist may also need to prove that they were not at fault for the accident and that they were exercising reasonable caution while riding their bike. The injured bicyclist may be able to receive compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering from their own insurance company or from the uninsured or underinsured motorist insurance coverage of the motor vehicle. In some cases, the bicyclist may also be able to pursue punitive damages from the motor vehicle’s insurance company. It is important for any bicyclist who is involved in a motor vehicle accident to contact an experienced personal injury attorney as soon as possible. An attorney can help the injured bicyclist understand their rights and legal options for recovery.

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