Motorcycle Accident Advice

We are not sure if you are aware of this, but motorcycle accidents are some of the most difficult cases to litigate. There are several reasons for this, which include the nature of the injuries, the science involved in determining who is at fault, and whatever factors may have contributed to the incident. There is a general sense among motorcycle riders that the system judges them more harshly than other road users. Fortunately, you now have us to count on, and no matter how dire the situation, we will do our best to rescue what we can.

Call The Police

This may seem a bit obvious, but in the moments after the accident has happened, one is very often seriously injured or trying to process the entire situation. No matter the severity, always call the authorities immediately. Have all your information ready, and to be safe, gather the information from the other parties who are involved. This will give you a bit of a head start on things and any legal action that may result from the accident. For more information or if you feel you have a valid claim, give us a call today.

Take Pictures

When it comes to accident scenes, it is very much a case of he said she said. This can make things even more difficult to resolve, and our suggestion would be to photograph the scene as quickly as you can. This should not only include your bike and the other vehicles involved but get pictorial evidence of the road signs and weather conditions. This will all help strengthen any case you might have. As the saying goes, a picture does speak a thousand words. For any additional assistance, get in touch right away. You will not regret it.

No Repairs

This piece of advice is probably the one our clients struggle with the most. It seems counter-intuitive, but trust us there is a very good reason for it. One needs to remember that the damage on your bike is one of the most important pieces of evidence in the case to follow. It not only shows the extent of the damage which speaks to the severity, but it also allows any experts to support their evidence with the actual damage. So we know this is a tough one to follow, but trust us you will thank us at the end of the day.

Witnesses

This is probably one of the most important things to remember in what is already an extremely volatile situation. Now if your incident takes place in full view of members of the public, they would be best placed to back up any claims you might have. Now we are not saying you need to get full statements from them immediately, although this would be great and law enforcement officials could assist, just getting their names and contact information will also go a long way in assisting with your case. For more advice and anything else you might need, give us a call today.