Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

What to Do If You Were Injured in a Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident

If you have been injured or involved in a motorcycle accident in Los Angeles, there a several important steps you must take.

AT THE SCENE OF THE ACCIDENT

If you feel you have sustained a serious injury, it’s best to remain where you are until the police or paramedics have arrived.  If you do have a serious injury and move the wrong way, you risk making your injuries much worse and even risk developing new injuries.  If you feel you are not seriously injured then you should:

• Move your motorcycle to the side road (if you can)
• Call 911
• Check to make sure all of the other people involved in the accident are okay
• Exchange information with the other people involved in the accident.  Important information to collect includes their names, addresses, phone numbers, license plate numbers, vehicle make and model, and their insurance information
• Collect the names and phone numbers of any witnesses at the scene
• Take pictures of the accident, including multiple angles of your motorcycle and all vehicles involved.  It’s also a good idea to take pictures of skid marks or any road conditions that could have contributed to the accident, including oil on the ground, debris in the road, potholes, loose gravel, lack of warning signs, etc. 
• Write down everything you can remember about the accident, such as the weather conditions, time of day, where the accident took place, etc.
• When the police arrive, try to say as little as possible
• DO NOT ADMIT GUILT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES.  This could seriously be used against you in court. Just be as cooperative as possible without admitting guilt, even if you think you are responsible for the accident.
• Do not get your motorcycle fixed or repaired until your case has been settled.  The damage to your motorcycle can be used as evidence in court.

AFTER THE ACCIDENT

As soon as you have been cleared by police to leave the accident scene, you must SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.   Seeing a doctor will not only ensure you receive the medical attention you need, but  a judge will also take your claim more seriously than if you avoid seeing a doctor for weeks or months after the accident took place.

After you have sought medical attention, it’s best to contact an experienced attorney.  It’s important to remember that you still have to contact your insurance company.  While you can contact the insurance company before you consult with an attorney, it’s in your best interest to speak with an attorney first.  Any statements you make to the insurance company can be used against you in court and affect the amount your insurance company agrees to cover.  By contacting a Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney first, your attorney can advise you of what to say to the insurance company, or even contact the insurance company on your behalf. 

Contact a Los Angeles Motorcycle Accident Attorney

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, we can help you take legal action.  The sooner you contact our firm, the sooner we can begin filing your claim, and the closer you will be to recovering damages for your injuries.

Contact a Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer at El Dabe Law Firm today at (800) 790-2915!