Motorcycle Accidents can be absolutely devastating to you and your loved ones. The injuries than can result from an accident involving a motorcycle can be traumatic and life-altering. The leading cause of accidents involving motorcycles is the motorists’ failure to recognize motorcycles on the road. Motorcyclist death rates have increased at an alarmingly high rate of 55% from 2001 to 2008. Unlike cars, motorcycles do not offer much in the way of crash protection. Because of this, motorcyclists are highly susceptible to traumatic and catastrophic injuries when involved in accidents.
What Should I Do If I’ve Been in a Motorcycle Accident?
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, the attorneys at Law Offices of David E. Gentry are ready to help you. We recommend you take the following steps:
- DO NOT MOVE: If you’ve gone down hard, do not move until help arrives. If you are feeling any numbness in your extremities, you may have injured your spine or sustained internal injuries. Any significant movement could put you at serious risk.
- CALL THE POLICE: Call the police to the scene as it is important to get a police report of the incident.
- OBTAIN INSURANCE INFORMATION: Make sure you get the insurance information from any person involved in the accident. Be sure to write down their license plate number, contact number, address, and driver’s license number.
- DOCUMENT PROPERTY DAMAGE AND INJURIES: The best record of damages and injuries are photographs. If you can, take numerous pictures of your motorcycle, any cars involved, any damage present on any of the cars involved, and any injuries you have incurred.
- SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION: See your doctor as soon as possible. Make sure all injuries are documented, no matter how minor they might seem.
- CONSULT AN ATTORNEY: Once you have seen the doctor, your next step is to call an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. We can help you determine what your next actions will be.
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, you need a dedicated attorney by your side. An experienced motorcycle accident attorney can get you the help you need. At Law Offices of David E. Gentry, we have handled numerous motorcycle accident cases and we have the knowledge and experience necessary to help navigate this difficult time for you and your loved ones. Contact us today at (714) 541-4161 or fill out our Case Evaluation Form to schedule your FREE consultation and case evaluation.