What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident

Even the most careful motorcycle riders face many risks when they go on the road. Unfortunately, accidents involving riders are a common occurrence, but many do not get the compensation they deserve for their injuries because they didn’t take the right steps following their accident. Here’s what you need to do to help ensure you get compensation from a motorcycle accident lawyer.

Get Help for Yourself First

Many injuries that seem minor at the time of a motorcycle crash may be anything but. That being said, calling 911 right away is the first and most important step you can take. After you’ve made the call, get your bike off the road so that it’s not a hazard to other drivers.

Record Information

As soon as possible after having called 911, you need to get as much information as you can about the other driver. This includes vehicle make and model, license plate number, and contact information. Get witness statements and as many detailed photos as possible, including damage to your bike and any other vehicle, and the entire scene of the accident. Remain at the scene until police arrive and file a police report, recording the report number. Also, record the officer’s badge number.

Be Cautious with Statements to Insurance Companies

One thing that many riders do is to speak to the insurance company of the other driver, but you should never do this. They will try to get you to admit fault for the accident so they don’t have to pay. Whether you get a call on the same day of the accident or a few weeks later, it’s important not to speak to anyone but the police.

An accident can leave you feeling confused and unfocused. When speaking to the police, be sure to not make any statement which could place you at fault. Why? Because the other driver’s insurance company will obtain that report and examine it for those kinds of statements.

You should call your insurance company as soon as possible after your accident. You’ll want to give them the information you gathered in terms of photos and driver and witness statements. However, you must be very cautious and not admit any fault. Your insurance agent will likely ask about your injuries and accident circumstances, but you should refuse to give any of this information until you’ve seen a doctor and an attorney.

Get a Lawyer

After taking the above steps, it’s crucial to get experienced legal representation. Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injury. Not only that, but riders can be the victims of bias. Both of these make it crucial to ensure you have aggressive representation from an attorney who understands your rights and knows exactly how to defend them.

The award-winning motorcycle collision lawyers at Schechter, McElwee, Shaffer & Harris, L.L.P. have successfully represented thousands of clients in accident cases, recovering millions in damages. Don’t risk not getting the compensation you deserve; call now to claim your free consultation: 1-832-266-1357.