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What to do Following a Motorcycle Accident

 

Due to the operator's exposure, which increases their likelihood of injury, the scene of a motorcycle accident is often more chaotic and nerve-wracking than a typical automobile accident. If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident in the New York City area, it is imperative that you adhere to the following instructions to avoid compromising your health, safety and potential financial claims.

 

Immediately After the Motorcycle Accident

 

The steps taken immediately following a motorcycle accident are the most important. Failure to act appropriately could mean the difference between serious injury and death.

 

• Ensure that everyone involved is safe and uninjured. If anyone is injured, immediately call for medical assistance
• Attempt to move off the roadway and out of harm's way. If impossible, check your car or motorcycle's emergency kit for flares or hazard lights in order to alert oncoming traffic
• Exchange vital information, such as insurance, license plate numbers, names, phone numbers, and addresses for all drivers and witnesses
• Call the police and file an accident report. Even if you do not feel injured, most motorcycle accidents involve injury to the neck or back, which typically do not become evident until days or weeks later

 

Important Tips Regarding Motorcycle Accidents

 

Even if you do not feel seriously injured, it is vital that you accept any medical attention offered. If you initially refuse medical care and later-after the adrenaline subsides-you experience increasing pain, it becomes more difficult to receive restitution from insurance companies, who may believe you are being deceitful.

 

If you are mobile, try and take pictures of the accident scene. Most cell phones have cameras built-in these days and the quality of photographs taken is satisfactory to prove your claims. Areas to photograph include:

 

• Motorcycle
• Other vehicles involved in the accident
• The accident location
• Any personal injuries
• Vehicle damage

 

If your motorcycle is damaged following an auto accident, never take it to be repaired before consulting with experienced motorcycle accident attorneys or you risk compromising your future entitlements.

 

Why You Need a Motorcycle Attorney

 

After a motorcycle accident, you need to focus all your energy on recovering, not meddling with insurance companies and other parties. At Silberstein, Awad and Miklos, we are dedicated to fighting for a fair settlement for accident victims throughout the New York City area, including Brooklyn, Bronx, Queens, Manhattan, and Long Island, New York. Please contact our motorcycle accident lawyers today to schedule a free initial consultation and receive the compensation you deserve.

 

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