Esler v. United Services Automobile Ass'n

Lewis, Chief Justice:

This action was brought by appellant, against respondents, United Services Automobile Association (USAA) and Hartford Accident and Indemnity Company (Hartford) for the recovery of personal injury protection (PIP) benefits under the first party coverage of the South Carolina Automobile Reparation Reform Act. Appeal is from an order of the lower court denying recovery. Our review of the facts follows, in general, that contained in the Statement.

On July 18, 1976, appellant was struck, while on his bicycle, by an automobile being operated by an insured of respondent Hartford.…