Roden Law represents electric-scooter riders injured across Charleston, South Carolina and the Lowcountry — Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, and the peninsula. Whether you were struck by a car while riding, thrown by a defective scooter, or hurt by a road or sidewalk hazard, a rider has far less protection and insurance than a driver. We handle every case on a contingency fee basis: you pay nothing unless we win. Roden Law has recovered more than $300 million for injured clients across Georgia and South Carolina and holds a 4.9-star average from hundreds of client reviews. Call (843) 790-8999 for a free, confidential case review.
Why Choose Roden Law for a Charleston E-Scooter Claim
E-scooter injury law is relatively new and still evolving, and insurers exploit that uncertainty — blaming the rider, questioning whether a scooter belongs on the road or the sidewalk, and disputing which policy applies. What separates Roden Law is the investigation needed to pin down the at-fault party and every source of coverage. Our Charleston office at 127 King Street, Suite 200 sits on the peninsula where rental and privately owned scooters are heaviest.
- No fee unless we win — free consultation and no out-of-pocket cost to pursue your claim.
- We find the coverage — a negligent driver’s auto policy, the scooter maker (in a defect case), or your own UM/UIM coverage may all apply.
- Full-value focus — scooter crashes often cause head, facial, and orthopedic injuries, and we account for all of it before any settlement.
E-Scooter Hazards in the Charleston Area
The historic peninsula draws heavy tourist and student scooter traffic, and King Street and the College of Charleston corridor see a steady mix of rental and privately owned scooters sharing narrow streets with cars, cyclists, and pedestrians. Broken pavement, drainage grates, cobblestone, and rider-versus-vehicle conflicts at busy intersections are common causes of serious falls and collisions. Charleston’s municipal rules on where scooters may operate can also affect a claim, and they continue to change.
South Carolina E-Scooter Law You Should Know
When a defective scooter causes a crash — brakes, steering, or battery failure — the claim can sound in product liability, and South Carolina recognizes strict liability for defective products under S.C. Code § 15-73-10. When a negligent driver strikes a rider, the driver’s auto insurance is the usual source of recovery, and your own uninsured/underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may apply if that driver is uninsured or flees. The general deadline to file is three years from the date of injury under S.C. Code § 15-3-530, South Carolina follows modified comparative negligence (you can recover as long as you are 50% or less at fault), and there is no cap on compensatory damages in ordinary injury cases. Learn more on our South Carolina comparative negligence guide.
