All motor and road accidents can be nasty and sometimes fatal, but motorcycle accidents can result in particularly nasty injuries. In 2008 there were a reported 5,357 motorcycle related deaths.. Many others are seriously injured and undergo serious life changes and disabilities due to motorcycle accidents. As far as statistics go, in most cases a motorcycle accident is not actually the fault of the motorcyclist but of the driver of another motor vehicle involved – in a large percentage of cases the other driver was simply unable to see the motorbike; however, this does not excuse them from blame.
Motorcycle accidents often result in very serious injuries or death, and it is therefore important for those involved in a motorcycle accident to contact an experienced lawyer in order to recover costs for injury, distress, lost wages, medical expenses, and other damages caused as a result of the motorcycle accident. It is also important to take certain steps immediately following the accident wherever possible. Of course, this may not always be possible, as the accident could result in too serious an injury. However, you should try to:
Remain at the scene of the accident.
Call the police immediately or have someone call the police for you
File a police report as soon as the officers arrive.
Seek immediate medical attention, even if you think you are not injured. You may have injuries that will come to light later.
Get the license number, personal and insurance details, and name of the other driver involved.
Ask for the details of any witnesses present at the accident scene.
Seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
Being involved in a motorcycle accident can result in severe shock, so any injuries may not be immediately apparent. However, you should not let this apparent lack of injury put you off getting medical attention immediately, as this will be key to filing for compensation as a result of your accident. Likewise, wherever possible try and get witness statements, file your police report straight away, and get all of the relevant details from the other driver, as these will prove very useful when you claim for compensation for the injuries and damages that result from the motorcycle accident.
If you are the relative of someone that has been killed in a motorcycle accident it is also important to seek legal representation right away in the event that the fault was the other drivers. There are many lawyers that specialize in motorcycle accident claims, and it is best to seek assistance from a lawyer with expertise and a good deal of experience in this area. You can usually set up a free initial consultation to go through the various legal options open to you.
An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer will be able to evaluate all of the facts surrounding the accident in order to get you the maximum amount of compensation possible for your motorcycle accident injuries. The lawyer will be looking to get compensation for mental or physical injuries, damage, loss of earnings, medical expenses, and any other damages resulting from the motorcycle accident. A skilled and
experienced lawyer in this field will be able to gather all of the relevant information and any necessary details to maximize your chances of a successful lawsuit as well as get you as much compensation as possible for the damage and expenses incurred as a result of the motorcycle accident.
