10 Steps to Take After A Motorcycle Accident

by Joyln A. Content Writer

If you've been in a motorcycle accident, there are many things you should do. Motorcycle accidents have many aspects that can be different from a car accident. Many factors in motorcycle accidents, including lack of structural protection, often cause serious injury in motorcycle accidents, especially if the rider is thrown from the motorcycle in such accidents.

If you've been injured in a motorcycle accident, the following steps, along with other advice from any good accident lawyer, should legally help you protect your legal rights, and help you receive maximum compensation for your accidental injuries.

In motorcycle accidents for which the other party (e.g., a motorist) is responsible, the injured motorcyclist can (probably) claim damages to offset the costs of accidental injuries and other injuries that have occurred. For fatal motorcycle accidents, one can file a wrongful death lawsuit.

To best protect your legal rights, it is recommended that you consult a qualified motorcycle accident lawyer as soon as possible after the accident. While the moment immediately following a motorcycle accident can be both physically and emotionally traumatic - and the injured motorcyclist may not want to speak to a lawyer - it is best to get legal counsel as soon as possible after an accident to avoid legal mistakes or otherwise impede a person's ability to receive maximum compensation.

Here are 10 recommended steps to take after a motorcycle accident:

Stop after a motorcycle accident

If you've been involved in an accident, you have a legal obligation to stop. If you don't, you could get charged with a hit and run. Leaving an accident scene is a very serious offense.

Gather information

Some of the information you need to get after an accident, if possible, includes name, phone number, date of birth, address, insurance company name, driver's license number, car model, make, and registration number of the other driver. If there are any witnesses to the accident, collect their names and contact details. If safe, also take photos of the accident scene and all vehicles involved in the accident.

Don't assume you're guilty

Even if you think the accident was your fault, do not volunteer to plead guilty, agree to pay damages, or sign any statement of guilt without the advice of a specialist lawyer.

Report the accident

If you've been in a car accident, report it to the local police, tell your insurance company, and notify your lawyer.

Get a medical exam

We recommend that you and your passengers undergo a medical examination after an accident. Some injuries may not be immediately apparent, and a physical exam by your doctor or other qualified health care provider can discover injuries that went undetected immediately after the accident.

Talk to a lawyer first

Before discussing the accident with an insurance company lawyer, you should first consult with a personal injury lawyer about your case.

Do not allow calls to be recorded

Never participate in a recorded phone call with the insurance company's lawyer about the insurance company's accident investigation.

Uninsured drivers can be prosecuted.

Uninsured drivers who cause car accidents that result in personal injuries can be sued. If an uninsured motorist caused your motorcycle accident, contact a personal injury lawyer for an assessment of your case.

You can be sued

If you believe you've caused an accident or know you are being sued, it's important to contact your insurance company and get legal help.

The Law Center can help

If you have suffered personal injury in a motorcycle accident, it is important that you consult an attorney who has experience in prosecuting personal injury cases. The lawyers at The Law Center can help you get the compensation you deserve. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident in California, Texas, Louisiana, Florida, and Alabama, please call The Law Center to discuss the situation and see what legal actions are recommended.