As spring brings more walkers, runners, cyclists, and families back onto Greenville’s Swamp Rabbit Trail, so do the risks of serious accidents and injuries. In this episode of The Brief, James and Emily walk listeners through what happens when a fun day on the trail turns into an emergency — and how South Carolina law treats collisions, dog-related incidents, and dangerous conditions along shared-use paths like the SRT.
Drawing from real local examples and current legal trends, they explain common accident scenarios (cyclist–cyclist, cyclist–pedestrian, animal-related, maintenance failures, and roadway intersection crashes), what to do immediately after you’ve been hurt, and how accountability is about moving forward, not “suing someone.” They also break down key liability concepts such as shared responsibility on mixed-use trails, limits on governmental immunity, strict dog owner liability, and the growing role of digital evidence from phones, fitness apps, and cameras.
Whether you’re a regular SRT user or just looking ahead to warmer-weather outings, this conversation will help you understand your rights, what evidence matters, and when to talk with a personal injury attorney if you or a loved one is injured on the trail.