Do you ride a motorcycle and are worried about what to do if you were to get into an accident? It's important to be well prepared for this situation since you won't have a lawyer with you immediately after the crash to help you deal with it. Here are a few tips that you should follow.
What To Do Right After The Crash
You should gather as much evidence as you can right after the accident happens. Unfortunately, a motorcycle crash may result in an injury where you are unable to do so, but you must do all that you can to gather that evidence.
Start by making sure that the police will arrive. Having their neutral observations about the accident site can help you after a motorcycle accident, especially if you are taken to the hospital and you are unable to make a police report yourself. However, know that you do not have to give a statement immediately after the crash. You may not be there mentally and need time to collect your thoughts regarding what happened during the accident. Make a statement later when you have a clear head.
In addition, take photos of the accident site if you are able to do so. Those vehicles are going to be moved and you won't be able to get the photos you need to help prove what happened.
What To Say Regarding Your Injury
It's crucial that you choose your words carefully when discussing your injury with anybody. This includes police officers, ambulance personnel, nurses, and doctors. You do not need to provide detailed information to anybody regarding the facts of the case. You can share details about the injury that you suffered and how it occurred, but you do not need to share details about who was at fault for causing the injury.
All it takes is a single witness to give a report that can hurt your case. Even casually telling the other driver that it is not their fault to make them feel better can hurt your case, because it's a statement that is made that implies it was your fault.
When dealing with insurance companies, it is always a good idea to work with a lawyer to choose your words carefully. You do not want to say things that will help the other side of the case, and insurance companies may pick apart your words.
Contact an attorney for more information about motorcycle accident law services.
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