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Five Steps to Take after a Motorcycle Accident

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No matter how careful or safety-minded you are, it’s likely that you’ll be involved in an accident if you’re a regular motorcycle rider. Thousands of motorcycle accidents happen on California roads and freeways each year, and many of these come with serious or fatal injuries to the riders involved. If you’re a Los Angeles motorcycle rider, you need to know what to do after a crash to ensure that your right to file a claim for damages is preserved and that it’s as strong as possible. Learn about what to do after a motorcycle accident below, and contact an experienced Pasadena motorcycle accident lawyer for immediate help.

What should I do after a motorcycle crash?

  1. Move to safety: After a crash, you may end up in the path of oncoming cars who did not see the crash happen and can’t see you or your bike. There may also be a risk of an explosion or fire if the gas tank of either your bike or the other vehicle involved has been damaged. As soon as you can, get to safety on the side of the road.
  2. Get medical treatment: Nothing is as important after a crash as your physical well-being. If you feel you’ve suffered a serious injury or sustained damage in a sensitive area, such your head or chest, call for emergency medical help. Even if you haven’t suffered a major injury, see a doctor as soon as possible after a crash for a checkup, as some injuries may not present the symptoms you would expect. If you file a claim for your injuries later, you’ll also need to show that you did as much as possible to prevent your injuries from becoming worse by seeking medical attention as soon as possible.
  3. Contact the police to report your accident: California law requires those involved in an accident to report the crash to the police if anyone was seriously or fatally injured and to report the accident to the DMV if it caused at least $1,000 in damage or there were injuries. An official police report can also serve as valuable evidence in a lawsuit based on the crash.
  4. Document the scene of the crash:If you can, take photos of the scene of the accident to show the position of the vehicles, the damage caused to each vehicle, and even skid marks on the road that could indicate the vehicles’ speed or the attention being paid by the other driver before the crash. If possible, get the names and contact information of anyone nearby who may have seen the crash and could testify on your behalf about who was at fault.
  5. Consult with a seasoned Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer: Motorcycle riders are often assumed to be reckless and dangerous. Insurers or juries may assume that the motorcycle rider was at fault for a crash despite evidence to the contrary. An attorney will serve as a vital advocate for your right to damages by investigating your claim thoroughly and persuasively presenting evidence of the other driver’s responsibility for your injuries.

Call Pasadena Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Andrew Ritholz after a Los Angeles Bike Crash

If you’ve been injured in a California motorcycle accident, consult with an attorney who understands your rights and can represent your claim for damages knowledgeably and effectively. Contact Pasadena motorcycle crash lawyer Andrew Ritholz for a free case evaluation at 626-844-7102.

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