$365,000
Bicycle Accident
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Case Details
A young man who collided with a police car while riding his bike to work received a $365,000 jury award, which was reduced to $300,000 under the SC Tort Claims Act.
Additional Notes
The Goose Creek Police Department argued the bicyclist was at fault for riding on the sidewalk, but the officer involved agreed it was safer. The bicyclist sustained a broken arm requiring two plates and six screws, underwent four months of physical therapy, and continues to complain of pain and weakness. Medical bills totaled $110,000. The SC Municipal Insurance Reserve Fund initially offered $2,500, increasing to $30,000 before trial. Jury deliberated for about 25 minutes. Case name: Whitehouse vs. Goose Creek Police Dept. Court: Berkeley County Circuit Court. Case number: 2016-CP-08-1882. Judge: Markley Dennis. Date of verdict: Sept. 27.
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