Phoenix Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
After a Motorcycle Accident
Even the most cautious rider can find him or herself in a motorcycle accident when someone else on the road takes unnecessary risks. If you experience an accident while riding your motorcycle, try to remain calm, and follow this advice:
Get to safety
Can drivers see and avoid you? If you can move off the roadway, do so. If there is fuel leaking, get away. Look around you to identify potential hazards and prevent any further incidents. If it does not create a safety hazard, leave all involved cars and bikes where they are in order to make the investigation easier. If not, make a note of where all involved vehicles landed before moving them.
Call an ambulance
You will have adrenaline rushing through your body and might not feel pain, even with a major injury. It is better to let paramedics evaluate you, and then decide if you need medical care. You could risk further injury or complications from delayed treatment. If you need medical treatment, get it immediately.
Call the police
In any accident involving injury, major damage or wrongful death, a police report is crucial to substantiate claims for compensation. The police will make investigative notes about the evidence found at the time of the accident, information that cannot be recreated later. Without a police report, it is easy for those involved to deny culpability.
Get information
You will need names and contact information, insurance information and driver's license and license plate numbers for everyone involved. Also, collect the names and contact information for witnesses. If anyone has a camera, take pictures. This information will be critical later on.
Do not comment
Accidents happen. You should not take the blame for the incident or admit to having made a mistake. Let your attorney investigate the cause of the accident and determine what information to share. Anything you say at the scene of the accident can be used to limit the other person's liability later.
Keep records
Keep receipts from doctor visits, motorcycle repairs and rentals, and keep notes on time missed at work. If you do decide to pursue legal action, you need tangible evidence of your expenses and losses.
Contact an attorney
Call a lawyer who has relevant experience in Arizona motorcycle accidents and personal injury law. It takes commitment and time to learn the ins and outs of the complex process of investigation and litigation in these cases. When choosing legal representation, be sure to ask about the firm's track record with similar cases.
If you have suffered injuries from a motorcycle accident in Arizona, the Phoenix motorcycle crash attorneys at Breyer Law Offices have a 98 percent success rate with these types of cases. They have a trusted team of experts to work with and fight for what you deserve. Do not let the insurance companies bully you into a minimal payout. Call us today at 602-267-1280 to schedule a free consultation.
