After a Motorcycle Accident

As Arizona motorcycle accident lawyers, Alexis and Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices understand how important it is for motorcyclists to know what to do and what not to do when they are involved in a motorcycle accident. While we always advise our readers to practice utmost care when riding, motorcycle accidents are sometimes unavoidable. If you find yourself in one, here are some tips to ponder:

Do

• Stop and identify yourself – If you have just been in an accident or somehow contributed to it, stay at the scene of the accident and wait for the authorities.
• Get emergency help – Call for emergency help or have someone call, especially when the crash involves injuries. Even with minor injuries, victims should let themselves be checked by medical specialists for precautionary measures.
• Comfort injured victims – Accidents can cause panic and fear to victims and will only worsen the situation. If you see a victim that needs medical attention, help him or her to keep calm until emergency help has arrived.
• Contact a motorcycle accident lawyer – There are many instances when motorcycle accidents are solely caused by a negligent party. Compensation will help you with medical bills and other costs that were incurred as a result of the accident. Make sure that you get in touch with an Arizona personal injury lawyer to help you file for your claim and so that you are informed of the statute of limitations for your claim.

Don’t

• Panic – Panic and fear will cloud your thoughts and will make your condition worse if you are injured. Compose yourself and wait for professional help to arrive.
• Move victims or yourself – Unless you have proper medical training, do not move hurt victims as doing so may just complicate their injuries. Avoid unnecessary movement if you have acquired injuries as well.
• Get into heated conversation – There are instances when tempers get the best of us. More often than not, tempers rise after a collision, especially when no one admits to being at fault. Do not get into heated arguments as they may lead to regrettable actions.

Get in Touch with an Arizona Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Choosing a skilled Arizona Personal Injury Lawyer is an essential key to winning an accident claim. Alexis and Mark Breyer of Breyer Law Offices have years of experience in representing Arizona motorcycle accident victims and have been successful in doing so. If you have been in a motorcycle accident and would like to receive compensation related to a personal injury, call Breyer Law Offices, P.C. for a free consultation at (602) 457-6222.

Bystanders and people who are unhurt or acquired minor injuries after a motorcycle accident should help victims in dire need. We have published a number of Arizona motorcycle safety tips, but when a crash happens, how do you handle the situation?

It is understandable that many of us my find ourselves in shock after an accident. But remember that panicking will only worsen things and may blur decision making. It is important to stay as calm.

First thing needed after a crash is medical assistance. But since not every one has had professional medical training, most of us will not be in the position to treat the wounded. The best thing to do is to call for emergency help. Keeping your cell phone with you at all times when riding can help in these instances.

Seriously hurt victims should be immobilized so as to prevent any further damage. Do not try to remove their helmet or let them remove it as you wait for help to come. Also, not all injuries are apparent, a victim may be conscious and standing but it still possible to have acquired serious or even life threatening injuries, which is why undergoing treatment is a must even if a victim seems unharmed.

It is important to carry an ID at all times and to have a list of persons to contact in cases of emergency in your wallet so that authorities will be able to reach a relative as soon as possible in case you are involved in an accident.

Victims of motorcycle accidents may contact one of our Arizona motorcycle accident attorneys at (602) 457-6222 for a free consultation.