What to do When You’re Involved in a Motorcycle Accident
It may not feel very nice to think about it, but unfortunately, it’s one of the harsh realities in life – sometimes accidents happen. When it does, it’s good to know how to react, what to do and what you’re entitled to. You need people on your side and also the correct tools and knowledge to handle the situation swiftly and efficiently. Speaking of, here are a few tips on what to do when you or someone you love is involved in an accident.
Exchange Information.
After evaluating yourself and others, exchange information with the other party involved. This is crucial information for insurance purposes and for when you report the incident to the police. Make sure you have their license- and contact details, as well as their vehicle registration number. Get their address and also any witness contact details to contact them at a later stage.
Acquire Evidence
Make sure that the accident scene is protected and that nobody tampers with the wreckage. After that, take pictures of the incident for evidence purposes. Be sure to have photos from lots of different angles and also of both parties’ vehicles. This will ensure that no one will be able to lie about what happened in the near future or blame you unfairly. After all – a photo cannot lie.
Inform Your Insurance Company
The sooner you contact the insurance company, the better. If you are able to do so while still at the scene of the accident, the police officer present may even be able to talk to them and explain the incident in more detail to them. Starting the insurance process as soon as possible is important as it can sometimes take a while to conclude the investigation – especially if there are a lot of parties involved.
Contact an Accident Attorney
This is definitely a must when involved in a motorcycle. Choosing an attorney to fight the tough battle for you could save you a lot of money, especially if you were wrongly accused. Also, seek an attorney if your insurance claim was denied or if you obtained serious injuries in the accident. Having someone that’s familiar with the law can really tip the scales in your favor. Sometimes the law treats a person differently that was in a motorcycle accident in comparison to someone who was in a car, and you don’t want to get in the thick of it all alone. Besides- you’ve been through a traumatic experience, the last thing you should be doing is worrying about the aftermath when someone that’s capable and willing can take care of things for you.
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Motorcycle accidents can get ugly really fast, especially because you don’t have as much protection as you would have in a car. If you should ever find yourself in such an unfortunate incident, get to safety first and evaluate your condition to establish whether you need medical attention. But when the administrative path begins, be sure you have someone on your side to fight the good fight and get you exactly what you deserve.
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