Tammy Hollifield

May 31, 2025

Working with Rob Usry and his team was a great experience. They took the time to answer all our questions about my husband's worker's comp case and did everything they could to make the process as easy for us as possible. We would highly recommend them for your legal needs.

Rebecca Smith

May 15, 2025

Mr. Usry and his staff are wonderful to work with. I reached out for advice when a recent accident caused damage to my house and car. They answered all my questions and explained all my options. They have the knowledge and haven't forgotten how to treat people with kindness and respect. I wholeheartedly recommend them.

Rebecca Smith

May 15, 2025

I used this firm to help with a workman's comp dispute. We started the process on February 1, 2023 and had a settlement agreement by August 22, 2023. I found the office staff to be friendly and more than capable to answer my questions and guide me through this process. Pam Worley and Rose Fagan sent prompt emails letting me know what I needed to do and the status of the claim. Mr. Rob Usry was patient and called personally to let me know what was happening and what the next step would be. He negotiated well with the Workman's Comp legal team and reached a fair agreement. If you are looking for an attorney that communicates well, is friendly, and will work in you behalf, I strongly recommend Holland & Usry, P.A.

Randall Garrett

May 13, 2025

I got hurt on the job in Gaffney SC. I saw rather quickly that I was going to need help. Rob Usry was referred by a friend who had a great experience with their services. So I contacted them and it was the best move I could have ever made. Rob and his staff were amazing they treated me and my wife like family. They left no stone unturned while working on my case and I could not be happier with the results. I would highly recommend Rob Usry and his team to anyone who is in need of a lawyer in the upstate. They are the best in the business.

Vickie Alumbaugh

May 3, 2025

Rob Ursy PA and Rose Fagan did a wonderful job with my workmen compensation case. I slipped at my work in Spartanburg, SC. I was treated respectfully and that I was important. They helped me communicate with workmen compensation to get a case the right way. Communicate with opposing counsel. An settlement was offered. Ultimately, I settled with workmen compensation insurance thru my work. The settlement was for good bit more than was originally offered. I am glad I got what I needed to get my injury repaired. Thank you!!

Jason Wines

March 25, 2025

I had a great experience.The staff really goes the extra mile to serv you and your needs. When ever I need the help of a trusted law firm I will always turn to them.

Wendie Lawson

March 7, 2025

Seeking help from an attorney was not on my radar when I was injured at work. Unfortunately, workers compensation became a barrier between me and the treatment I needed. Months battling workers compensation, being questioned relentlessly and then rejected, I contacted Holland & Usry, P.A. Mr. Usry and his team went to bat for me and I received the necessary treatment I needed, in addition to medical bills being paid. Workers compensation is a bear to deal with. If not for Mr. Usry and Rose, I would still be in a needless and stressful battle with them - this I am sure! I am extremely grateful for the honesty, integrity and compassion given me from this group! My journey is still in motion and Mr. Usry and Rose are taking care of business! Wendie Lawson I

Marilyn Anderson

February 20, 2025

My husband and I were victims of a hit and run accident about a year ago, My husband suffered a cracked clavicle and deep bruises to both knees, my injuries required a session of physical therapy. We had never been in an accident, and we felt victimized - our car was totaled, and we both suffered panful injuries. Following advice of friends and family, we decided to consult an attorney. Rob Usry was highly recommended, and we decided to ask him to represent us. Rob and his staff - Rose and Pam - were professional, thorough and supportive . They walked us through every step of the way. Since my husband and i are senior citizens with little experience with lawsuits, and unreliable computer skills, we needed help. Rose patiently answered our question and coached us along through computer glitches. Pam would organize and evaluate the seemingly endless maze of medical bills. When it came time to dicker with with insurance companies, Rob was the persistent master of negotiations, and we are very happy with the outcomes of our case. We are thankful to Rob Usry , Attorney At Law. and his staff, and highly recommend them to help you find the answers to the question - I Just Got In a South Carolina Car Accident. Now What.?

Typical Injuries to South Carolina Bicyclists When You Get Hit by a Car

Rob Usry

June 11, 2020

Car Accidents

Typical Injuries to South Carolina Bicyclists When You Get Hit by a Car

When a bicyclist gets hit by a car in an accident, it’s just plain ugly. That’s why it’s so critical for drivers to be extremely mindful of bicycle safety on the road. Bicycle safety is important to our society, as evidenced by the fact that the law allows bicyclists hurt in car accidents to qualify for legal settlements.

A bicycle accident settlement from a car crash can be important for victims, because injuries are often severe, creating potentially enormous medical bills. A federal government survey commissioned by the United States Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration studied injury severity in these crashes, presenting the sobering consequences of bicycle-car wrecks.

If you’re the victim of a South Carolina bicycle car accident, there’s critical things you need to know right now about your settlement rights. To help you protect your rights, this Spartanburg, SC car and motorcycle accident attorney will answer your bicycle accident questions for free*, in a no pressure strategy session. Call toll free at (864) 582-0416 or fill out a Get Help Now form.

Findings After Studying Bicycle & Car Crashes

Here are the most important findings:

Almost one-fourth of bicyclists injured in roadway accidents are hospitalized.
Bicyclists struck on the roadway are especially susceptible to injuries to the head and upper body area—including the chest, back, abdomen, pelvis, and lower back.

If you have been involved in a bicycle accident involving a car and you need to speak to an attorney, call our Spartanburg law firm at (864) 582-0416 or complete a contact form on our site.

The Most Common Injuries to Cyclists in Car Accidents

Bicyclists suffer injuries to these body parts most often, according to the study. Spoiler alert: the percentages add up to well over 100 because car accidents with bikes often result in multiple injuries to riders.

Arms – 40% of bicyclists hit by a car. Injuries can range from road rash—an intensely painful condition where the top layer of skin is ripped off as you skid on the pavement—to agonizing fractures.
Legs – 55% of bicyclists hit by a car. Getting tangled up in the bike or thrown to the ground can create road rash and broken bones. It can also tear knee ligaments.
Head injuries – 28% of bicyclists hit by a car. Hopefully increased helmet use will make this number go down, as these injuries can range from a mere bump to a life-threatening fractured skull or even result in a frightening brain injury, which the study found 8% of cyclist car wreck victims suffered. These injuries can range from a concussion to a traumatic brain injury, which can cause lifelong complications or even be fatal.
Face and neck – 30% of bicyclists hit by a car. These injuries could range from a scape to a bruise to fractured vertebra in the neck [a broken neck] or a disfiguring facial fracture or eye fracture, often called a fractured orbital.
Abdomen, pelvis, and lower back – 13% of bicyclists hit by a car. This broad category opens up a host of potential severe injuries. Ramming into the handlebars or other parts of the bike can cause severe internal injuries like a perforated colon or ruptured spleen. Slamming onto the lower parts of the bike or the pavement can break pelvises and lower spine vertebra, and in the worst cases, you can face herniated spinal disks and even paralysis from the legs down.
Chest – 12% of bicyclists hit by a car. Slamming chest first onto the pavement can create road rash or even fractured ribs.
Spine or back – 11% of bicyclists hit by a car. These injuries can result from being thrown violently off the bike and onto the ground. The worst injuries can range from herniated spinal disks that create lifelong complications to even paralysis.

Drilling down further, the most common injuries for bicyclists struck by motor vehicles were: leg bruises [44%], while cyclists suffer fractures in 27% of accidents, and lacerations or open wounds in 26% of crashes.

If You’re Hurt in a Bicycle Accident, You Likely Have a Legal Remedy, Which Might be Better Than You Think

Bicyclists injured in car accidents often face a skeptical insurance company that fights you hard against paying a settlement. To get a settlement when you’re hit on a bicycle by a car in South Carolina, you’ve got to prove it was the driver’s fault- or more theirs than yours. You may even get found at fault or partly at fault for the crash. But an officer’s mistaken accident report can be overturned with an experienced bicycle accident lawyer, and skeptical insurance companies can reverse their denials and settle when shown the right facts.

For an example of how we helped a concerned mother whose child got her leg broken in a bicycle accident where the police faulted the child, read this case study.

Bicycle accident victims are just as legally qualified for a settlement as any car accident victim. HERE’S A POTENTIAL SHOCKER: you might be able to use your own policy to increase your settlement.

To learn more about these cases, you can download our FREE BOOK on crash cases. To get your questions answered on the phone or in a FREE strategy session, call toll-free at (864) 582-0416 or fill out a Get Help Now form.

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