Following a motorcycle accident, there are a variety of actions you can take to help protect your rights. There are things you can do at the scene of the accident, as well as steps you can take over the coming days and weeks to protect yourself. An experienced motorcycle accident lawyer can help you every step of the way.
At Claggett, Sykes & Garza, we know how confusing things can be after an accident. Our team of experienced Glastonbury motorcycle accident lawyers will work diligently to protect your rights and ensure you recover the full value of your claim. Reach out to us today to schedule a free, no-obligation consultation with a member of our legal team.
Be Careful What You Say at the Scene of the Accident
After a motorcycle accident, you need to be mindful of what you say at the accident scene. Even a seemingly innocent comment to another involved party can cause you trouble. It is critical that you avoid apologizing to anyone else involved in the collision.
You may be compelled to say you are sorry if another party was injured in an accident in which you were involved. However, while you may mean this as a gesture of empathy, it can be taken as an admission of guilt.
While you will need to exchange insurance information and contact details with any other involved parties, you should refrain from engaging in further conversation.
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Collect Evidence at the Scene
Any evidence you can gather at the accident scene can help support your injury claim. Take pictures of everything and collect contact information for any potential eyewitnesses. The more evidence you can collect, the easier it will be to build your compensation claim and protect your right to recover the money you need.
Seek Medical Attention
Even if you don’t believe that you were injured in the accident, it is critical that you seek medical attention. Some motorcycle accident injuries are not immediately evident, and if you discover an injury days or weeks after your crash, it can be hard to prove that it was caused by the collision. The liable party will attempt to cast doubts about the actual cause of your injury in this case.
You should get checked out by paramedics at the accident scene, as well as follow that up with a more thorough examination by a doctor at a hospital.
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Stay off Social Media
These days, one of the biggest obstacles accident victims have to recovering the money they need after an accident is social media. You can expect the liable party’s insurance provider and lawyer to thoroughly comb through your social media posts to look for anything they can use to invalidate or devalue your compensation claim.
While you should set all your accounts to private, this precaution is not enough to ensure that the things you post will not be used against you in court. Because of this, staying off social media altogether until the conclusion of your motorcycle accident case is the best way to ensure you are protected from damaging social media posts.
You should also be sure to ask your friends and family to refrain from posting anything about you or your situation. Staying off social media following a crash is one of the best ways to protect your rights to pursue compensation from the party liable for your damages.
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Use Caution When Dealing With Insurance Providers After a Crash
One of the most important things to remember after an accident is that the insurance company is not on your side. Insurance providers work hard to convince people that they are there to help when needed. However, this is all an act to get claimants to drop their guard so that insurance claims adjusters can take advantage of them and deny or devalue their valid claims.
Insurance adjusters are taught a variety of tricks that they will attempt to use against you to minimize the amount they have to pay. Unless you have worked in the industry, you will likely be unaware of how best to protect yourself. That’s why the best thing you can do is decline to speak to any representatives from the insurance company until you have hired a lawyer.
Once you have secured legal counsel, the insurer will no longer be able to contact you directly. By forcing the insurer to go through your lawyer, you will neutralize the tactics they would otherwise employ against you and force them to approach your case in a fair and honest manner. Taking this step will greatly improve your odds of getting the money you deserve.
Secure the Services of an Experienced Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
While there are several steps you can take to protect your rights after an accident, the single best step you can take is to hire an experienced motorcycle accident attorney. Your lawyer will do everything in their power to ensure you recover the compensation you need and deserve. At Claggett, Sykes & Garza, we are never afraid to take a case to court to secure damages.
We know all the challenges you will face in your pursuit of compensation and will go to great lengths to ensure you win your case. Contact us today by giving us a call, completing our contact form, or using our online chat tool. We will review the details of your case, answer all your questions, and advise you of your legal options.
