Motorcycle Accidents

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, it is important to remain at the accident scene. Leaving an accident scene can result in a charge of “hit and run” or “leaving the scene of an accident” which can further complicate an already stressful situation. Also, if you leave the scene of the accident, you are allowing the account of the other driver involved in the accident to be the basis for the police report. That means the other driver may place 100 percent of the blame on you.

Not only is it important to remain at the scene of the accident, but it is also important to check for injuries and call the police. It is essential to file a police report immediately following an auto accident so there is official documentation of what happened. Also, be sure to seek medical attention even if you feel fine. Remember, after a motorcycle accident you will be in a state of shock which will interfere with your ability to accurately assess the pain that you are feeling or the injuries that you sustained. Not seeking immediate medical attention may affect your ability to receive fair compensation for your injuries. Therefore, even if your injuries are not obvious at the time of the accident, be sure to have your condition checked by a medical doctor soon after the accident so your motorcycle accident attorney can help you recover the compensation you are entitled to and you can file your claim before the statute of limitationsruns out.

It is also important to exchange information with the other motorist(s) involved in the accident. You will want to exchange driver’s licenses and vehicle registration papers with the other driver(s) and write down the following information: name, address, date of birth, telephone number, driver’s license number and expiration date, insurance company and contact information, and written description of the other vehicle (the make, model, year, license plate number and expiration date, and vehicle identification number).

Another important thing to do is preserve evidence of the motorcycle accident. Taking good notes and plenty of photographs will assist us as your attorneys in helping you receive sufficient compensation for your injuries and damages.

As is often the case in motorcycle accidents, you will not be able to take these actions if you have been injured severely. Therefore, it is imperative that you contact us as soon as possible after a motorcycle accident so we can investigate the accident and put together a strong case for your claim. We have years of experience handling motorcycle accidents and we are familiar with the intricacies of the law as they pertain to your case. Many factors can contribute to your damages and injuries and an experienced motorcycle accident attorney can help you determine if you have a products liability claim in addition to a claim against the other motorist involved in the accident.

If you are the relative of someone who has died in a motorcycle accident, it is also important that you contact us right away. Motorcycle claims can be complex and difficult to interpret. An experienced motorcycle accident attorney can help you understand your rights and provide you with the expertise and knowledge you need to fight for fair compensation.