Follow These Steps, Then Call Flager & Yockey, P.C.
If you are in a motorcycle accident, it's important to take certain steps to protect your life, the lives of anyone else involved and to build a solid personal injury case.
Here's the steps we suggest you take if you're involved in a motorcycle accident.
Escape any immediate danger
. Nearly 62 percent of motorcycle accidents involve fuel leaks and spills, creating a fire hazard and raising the risk of burn injuries. Make sure you and anyone else on the scene is out of danger.Seek medical assistance
. If you sustained injuries in a motorcycle accident, you need to be transported to an emergency room for medical care. The primary causes of death in motorcycle accidents are head and chest injuries. Undergo an examination and receive necessary diagnostic tests such as X-rays and MRIs immediately.Contact the police
. If you are able to do so, report the crash to law enforcement. The police will document the facts of the accident and will identify witnesses, victims and any others involved. Insurance companies often blame the cause of the wreck on the rider, so it's crucial to protect yourself immediately.Write down or take mental note of details
. Note if there was anything "wrong" with the vehicles before the accident, such as a broken headlight or bald tires, or if any vehicles were towed from the scene. Take note if anyone accepts responsibility for the accident, such as hearing someone say, "I'm sorry. It was my fault," or "I couldn't see you because I forgot my glasses," or something similar.Call an experienced attorney
. Contact a reputable motorcycle accident attorney as soon as you can. A motorcycle accident, like a car or truck wreck, requires a great deal of investigation. In any accident, evidence and witnesses soon disappear. The quicker an investigation starts, the better your chances of receiving the full compensation you deserve.
Contact a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer with Our Firm
At Flager & Yockey, P.C., an experienced motorcycle accident attorney will assist you or your loved one with your case after your motorcycle wreck. You deserve justice. We can help. Contact our firm today. Remember, your initial consultation is free. You don't pay us unless you win.
Call (215) 953-5200 or 1-888-470-1099 today.
