Roden Law represents electric-scooter riders injured across Columbia, South Carolina and the Midlands — Lexington, Irmo, West Columbia, Cayce, and Forest Acres. 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 (803) 219-2816 for a free, confidential case review.
Why Choose Roden Law for a Columbia 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 Columbia office at 1545 Sumter Street, Suite B sits in the downtown corridor near the USC campus, where scooter traffic is 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 Columbia Area
The University of South Carolina campus and the Five Points and Vista entertainment districts generate heavy student and nightlife scooter traffic, much of it mixing with cars, buses, and pedestrians on busy downtown streets. Late-night rides, crowded crosswalks, uneven pavement, and driver-versus-rider conflicts at intersections around Assembly, Gervais, and Main Street are common causes of serious scooter crashes. Columbia’s municipal rules on where scooters may operate can also affect a claim and 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.
