Motorcyclists love the freedom of riding in the open, enjoying a long, enjoyable ride. Riders should be aware that riding a motorcycle can pose risks, just like any other type of vehicle.
How can you protect yourself as a rider? And what do you do if your motorcycle is involved in an accident? Below are some tips:
- Always wear a certified helmet – Make sure that you are properly prepared before you go out on your bike ride. A motorcycle helmet must meet DOT standards. This will ensure that your helmet can protect your head against high-speed impacts. A sticker must be attached to your helmet certifying that it has passed DOT testing.
- Dress to Protect Yourself – Your flesh will be ripped apart by a short walk on gravel or pavement. This is a terrible thought but it is why proper attire and clothing are so important. You should always wear a leather jacket that protects your elbows.
How to respond to a motorcycle accident:
You should move your bike off the road if you aren’t so injured that your motorbike is immobile. You should get your bike off the road if you are unable to move it. Witnesses or bystanders might offer their assistance, and you should let them.
Here are three things to do while you wait by the side of the road:
- Get the information and name of the motorcyclist/driver.
- Collect the contact information for any witnesses to the accident.
- To get paramedics and law enforcement to the accident scene, dial 911. You will need a copy to support your claim for motorcycle accident.
- Photograph the accident scene including your bike, debris and the general setting. Also, take photos of your injuries.
Remember to seek immediate medical attention. Paramedics will need to see you if you have suffered injuries from a motorcycle accident, such as broken bones, burns, or head injuries. You may also need to be taken to an ambulance to get to the emergency room.
After you have had all of the necessary medical attention, you can call your motorcycle insurance company and file an accident claim. You may need to call your motorcycle insurance company.
Get in touch with your motorcycle accident attorney:
Insurance companies will often exploit injured motorcyclists unfairly by trying to profit from them
- Blaming the victim of an accident
- Do not downplay their injuries
- They did not account for all their costs, including any injuries or other damages.
They may try to deny your claim or offer a low settlement. It is important to have an experienced California motorcycle accident lawyer represent you from the beginning of your case! It’s important that your attorney negotiate all settlement negotiations on behalf of you, the injured rider.
Summarized from an article by Carpenter & Zuckerman.
