Why Is An Investigation Of My Motorcycle Accident Important?

The first thing to point out about a motorcycle accident is to make sure you’re okay. Go to the doctor and document everything. But always, always get an investigation report of your accident and give it to your motorcycle accident lawyer.

An accident report is critical. Listen: it seems like there’s almost always a presumption in the general public that motorcyclists assume the risk for their own injuries and that they are typically at fault for causing accidents, so it is vital that a thorough investigation is performed by a law enforcement officer in order to establish fault on other responsible people or entities. It also serves to establish that the motorcyclist did little or nothing to contribute to the accident.

An investigation can go a long way toward covering your damages, medical bills and lost wages due to injury from an accident. Always, always call an attorney so that he or she can advise you on how to go about getting one done and what you should expect from local authorities regarding your motorcycle accident.

What Should I Expect From A Motorcycle Accident Investigation

A thorough investigation should consist of an examination of the scene, an examination of the every vehicle that was involved in the accident, the surrounding road conditions and the law enforcement officer should also obtain statements from witnesses. Get copies of all reports. Get the copies of everything related to your insurance claim and give copies of every document you get related to the accident to your motorcycle accident lawyer.

Of chief importance is maintaining the motorcycle and helmet in the exact condition they were in at the moment when the motorcyclist came to rest after an accident. You also probably have photos of your bike before the wreck. Submit those to a motorcycle accident lawyer as well, as it can be used as proof of the extent of the damage to your machine.

Other Considerations After A Motorcycle Accident

1. Are liability experts important and can my lawyer help me with that? Yes. Most motorcycle accidents that result in serious injury or death will require the retention of accident reconstruction experts and human factors experts. It is helpful if you (and your attorney) hire an expert who specializes in motorcycles and motorcycle accidents. There are unique aspects of motorcycle accidents that many general accident reconstruction experts do not understand.
2. Is it important to retain an attorney for my motorcycle accident case? Yes, if the motorcycle accident has resulted in a serious injury or death. Without a motorcycle accident lawyer, there will almost always be an assumption that you or the biker in question is at fault and evidence will be gathered by the other side to support that contention. You need to hire an attorney to perform investigation and retain the right experts to prove your case and your injuries.

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