Steps To Take After a Motorcycle Accidents

Even the most experienced motorcyclists have the possibility of getting into a serious accident. Regardless of how often you may ride your motorcycle, you cannot plan for other drivers' actions on the road. If an accident does happen, the other driver will oftentimes blame the motorcyclist for the incident. However, statistics reveal that over half of accidents involving motorcycles were caused by the other driver not obeying the motorcyclist's right-of-way. As a result, it is important to call the police after you have been involved in an accident so that you are not wrongfully blamed for the crash.

While you want to believe that everyone is honest, there is always the possibility that the other drive might deny that the incident ever happened after the fact. The police will document the accident in a police report and an FR-10 (the green sheet). These are important documents for your insurance company and your personal injury attorney. If you are not seriously injured, you should make sure you write down the names of the policemen that are present at your accident. It is possible that your attorney might need to speak with them later. Even if you feel as though you do not need to be taken to a hospital, you should still document the other driver's information. Dont rely on the police to get everything.

You need to get these items:
Name
Complete Address
Phone Number
Insurance Company
Insurance Policy Number
Driver License Number
License Plate Number
Vehicle Identification Number (VIN)
Name of Insured (if different from driver of the vehicle)
Location of accident

In addition to this information, write down each vehicles make, model, color, and any damage that happened in the accident. Your cell phone can be a useful tool in order to take pictures of the accident and any damage that occurred. This includes the road, road conditions, any skid marks, road signs, construction, and anything else that may have contributed to the accident. A witness can be anyone who is at the scene of the accident, but not involved in it. If possible, get their names, phone numbers, and addresses, as they may be able to provide additional details of the accident to the police, insurance companies, and your lawyer. Once you are safe and away from the scene of the accident, notify your insurance company, especially if serious injuries or major property damage happened.

Even if you only have a few pieces of information from your accident, consider a free consultation with a personal injury attorney with expertise in traffic accidents in your area. Not every accident requires an attorney but a knowledgeable local attorney can help you make sense of the process, as well as insure that the other drivers insurance doesnt unfairly blame you for the accident. You should always remember that you, as a motorcyclist, have the same rights as everyone on the road.


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Shelly Leeke Law Firm offers free reports and information for accident victims. If you or a loved one is injured in an accident, visit our website and be sure to order your free copy of The South Carolina Accident Book. www.TheSouthCarolinaAccidentBook.com or LeekeLaw.com