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Nov 10, 2016 6:45:59 GMT 10
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Post by Jubby on Nov 10, 2016 6:45:59 GMT 10
1) Handling Matters at the Scene
2) Dealing With the Aftermath
3) Preventing Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries
*** WEAR QUALITY GEAR ***
Even the most careful motorcyclists sometimes become involved in accidents. These unfortunate incidents can be costly, frustrating, and lead to severe injury or disability. Your actions immediately following an accident and later on can significantly influence how such an event will impact you. This guide demonstrates how to act in your own best interests if you are involved in a motorcycle accident.
Handling Matters at the Scene
Get yourself to safety. The first thing you should do after an accident is remove yourself from harm's way by getting off the roadway and out of traffic. Distance yourself from anything that may cause you additional harm, such as:
A vehicle that is leaking gasoline.
A vehicle or structure that is on fire.
Damaged structures that could collapse.
Roadside cliffs or drop-offs.
Check yourself and others for injuries. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or anyone else involved in the accident is hurt. Very few motorcyclists walk away from accidents without some kind of injury, and some of the most serious injuries are not readily identifiable. As such, you should seek medical attention even if you believe you are not hurt.
Although less common than injuries to the lower and upper extremities, injuries to the chest and abdomen from motorcycle crashes tend to be more serious.This is due to the potential for organ damage and/or internal bleeding from blunt-force impact to the midsection.
Lower extremity injuries are the most common type of motorcycle crash-related injury. These often involve bone fractures and are usually not fatal if dealt with properly by medical professionals.
Remain calm. Although it may be difficult to maintain a calm demeanor when you have just been involved in a motorcycle accident, it is important that you do not do or say anything that could make the situation worse in any way or indicate culpability.
!! DO NOT !!:
Argue with other parties involved in the accident.
Assign blame for the accident.
Physically engage others in a hostile manner.
Intentionally inflict additional damage to property.
!! DO !!
Report the accident to local law enforcement. This is only necessary if emergency services (9-1-1) were not contacted. Except in very minor incidents (such as those that result in no injuries and minimal property damage), law enforcement may be needed involved in order to:
Control traffic.
Safely
Record details of the accident.
Determine whether immediate legal action is required.
PHOTOS
Do not leave the scene. It is important that you remain at the site of the accident long enough to exchange relevant information with all parties involved and/or law enforcement officials. At a minimum, you should obtain the following details:
- Property damage information in the form of photographs or written descriptions.
- Insurance and/or contact information from all parties involved.
- Identifying information for the vehicles involved, such as make, model, and year.
- Photo of drivers lic/ins/registration and the other individual.
Take photos of the scene. If you have a working cell phone or camera with you, take pictures of the scene and the damage to the vehicles or other property involved so there is contextual evidence of the details of the incident.
Do not perform this step if doing so will put you or others at risk of injury or cause further property damage.
Be sure to capture information about your surroundings, such as street signs or nearby buildings.
Obtain information from any witnesses who are willing to provide it. This could include anything from a name to a written description of what they saw. If you end up in a legal dispute regarding the events of the accident, a witness' account of the incident could be useful in arguing your case.
Don't pressure witnesses to say or do anything they don't want to do. Some might be willing to make a statement to police but won't want to be asked to testify in court or be harassed by insurance companies.
At a minimum, contact yor insurance representative an if handy your/an attorney. Advise the witnesses that they will be contacted by yuo or your representative. Again, make sure it's okay with them that they be contacted.
Contact your insurance company. As soon after the accident as you are able, you need to inform your insurance company of the incident.
Provide the agent with all relevant information you collected at the scene, such as the names of the parties involved, the make, model, and year of all vehicles involved, and the names and contact information of any witnesses. PHOTOS or VIDEO (MAKE COPIES)
If you are asked about your injuries and/or damage to your vehicle, say that you will furnish these details once you have had your injuries assessed by a doctor and your motorcycle's damage assessed by a mechanic. This will help ensure that you do not underestimate compensation to which you may ultimately be entitled.
Do not admit fault for the accident to anyone. This includes other parties involved in the incident, law enforcement officers, and insurance company representatives. This will help you avoid being blamed for anything that was not your fault and will keep your insurance company from inappropriately denying your claim.
It is best to simply limit who you speak to regarding details of the accident. Even simple statements such as "I'm okay" can be used against you later if you end up seeking compensation for your injuries. If an attorney is assisting you in handling your accident, direct inquiries surrounding the incident to him or her.
Never lie about your role in an accident, especially to law enforcement or your insurance company.
!!!!!! Contact an attorney. Many lawyers specialize in motorcycle accident cases. It may be in your financial and legal best interests to acquire assistance dealing with your situation. The following are good reasons to seek legal advice:
- You were wrongly accused of being at fault by other parties involved in the accident.
- Your insurance claim was denied.
- Your damages (medical or otherwise) exceed the limits of your insurance coverage.
- You incurred severe physical injuries and associated costs as a result of your accident.
Follow your doctor's orders. If you were injured in your accident and received medical care, your doctor likely gave you instructions or recommendations for your rehabilitation. In order to heal from your injuries and minimize any lasting effects, be sure to do exactly as your physician says.
- Follow up with your doctor as recommended.
- Adhere to instructions for prescribed medications.
- Follow through with prescribed therapies or procedures.
Maximize your insurance claim entitlement. (this is your bartering tool. go in saying 1150.00 in repair and get paid 250.00 (quadruple the estimate / you are paying your attorney 30%! )
Even if your injuries and/or damage to your motorcycle seem minor, be sure you are not under-compensated in an accident that is someone else's fault. Here are a few things to consider before agreeing to an insurance claim settlement:
Some injuries have long-term impacts. You should have a doctor conduct a thorough assessment of your injuries and inform you of any potentially long lasting issues. These should be factored into your claim.
Compensation can extend beyond medical care and vehicle repair. If you lose wages from an inability to work, are stuck with hefty transportation costs associated with your medical care, or encounter any other expenses associated with your accident, you should build these costs into your claim.
You cannot re-open a claim once a settlement is finalized.
This is a good reason do it right the first time. Be thorough in assessing damages and asking for the compensation you deserve so you don't end up getting short-changed.
Provided you wear protective gear, have a getoff (your fault or anothers), you will be sore, maybe some fractured appendages, Road rach of some sort. a brain buster of a headache and a 5 day 800 mg ibuprofen addicton building, you will ride another day (if you choose).
Ride like the would doesn't see you. They do but their cloudy brains don't really allow them to see you.
DG
Read more: riderscentral.proboards.com/thread/59/handle-after-motorcycle-accident?page=1&scrollTo=255#ixzz4PXw0IWpA
2) Dealing With the Aftermath
3) Preventing Motorcycle Accidents and Injuries
*** WEAR QUALITY GEAR ***
Even the most careful motorcyclists sometimes become involved in accidents. These unfortunate incidents can be costly, frustrating, and lead to severe injury or disability. Your actions immediately following an accident and later on can significantly influence how such an event will impact you. This guide demonstrates how to act in your own best interests if you are involved in a motorcycle accident.
Handling Matters at the Scene
Get yourself to safety. The first thing you should do after an accident is remove yourself from harm's way by getting off the roadway and out of traffic. Distance yourself from anything that may cause you additional harm, such as:
A vehicle that is leaking gasoline.
A vehicle or structure that is on fire.
Damaged structures that could collapse.
Roadside cliffs or drop-offs.
Check yourself and others for injuries. Call 9-1-1 immediately if you or anyone else involved in the accident is hurt. Very few motorcyclists walk away from accidents without some kind of injury, and some of the most serious injuries are not readily identifiable. As such, you should seek medical attention even if you believe you are not hurt.
Although less common than injuries to the lower and upper extremities, injuries to the chest and abdomen from motorcycle crashes tend to be more serious.This is due to the potential for organ damage and/or internal bleeding from blunt-force impact to the midsection.
Lower extremity injuries are the most common type of motorcycle crash-related injury. These often involve bone fractures and are usually not fatal if dealt with properly by medical professionals.
Remain calm. Although it may be difficult to maintain a calm demeanor when you have just been involved in a motorcycle accident, it is important that you do not do or say anything that could make the situation worse in any way or indicate culpability.
!! DO NOT !!:
Argue with other parties involved in the accident.
Assign blame for the accident.
Physically engage others in a hostile manner.
Intentionally inflict additional damage to property.
!! DO !!
Report the accident to local law enforcement. This is only necessary if emergency services (9-1-1) were not contacted. Except in very minor incidents (such as those that result in no injuries and minimal property damage), law enforcement may be needed involved in order to:
Control traffic.
Safely
Record details of the accident.
Determine whether immediate legal action is required.
PHOTOS
Do not leave the scene. It is important that you remain at the site of the accident long enough to exchange relevant information with all parties involved and/or law enforcement officials. At a minimum, you should obtain the following details:
- Property damage information in the form of photographs or written descriptions.
- Insurance and/or contact information from all parties involved.
- Identifying information for the vehicles involved, such as make, model, and year.
- Photo of drivers lic/ins/registration and the other individual.
Take photos of the scene. If you have a working cell phone or camera with you, take pictures of the scene and the damage to the vehicles or other property involved so there is contextual evidence of the details of the incident.
Do not perform this step if doing so will put you or others at risk of injury or cause further property damage.
Be sure to capture information about your surroundings, such as street signs or nearby buildings.
Obtain information from any witnesses who are willing to provide it. This could include anything from a name to a written description of what they saw. If you end up in a legal dispute regarding the events of the accident, a witness' account of the incident could be useful in arguing your case.
Don't pressure witnesses to say or do anything they don't want to do. Some might be willing to make a statement to police but won't want to be asked to testify in court or be harassed by insurance companies.
At a minimum, contact yor insurance representative an if handy your/an attorney. Advise the witnesses that they will be contacted by yuo or your representative. Again, make sure it's okay with them that they be contacted.
Contact your insurance company. As soon after the accident as you are able, you need to inform your insurance company of the incident.
Provide the agent with all relevant information you collected at the scene, such as the names of the parties involved, the make, model, and year of all vehicles involved, and the names and contact information of any witnesses. PHOTOS or VIDEO (MAKE COPIES)
If you are asked about your injuries and/or damage to your vehicle, say that you will furnish these details once you have had your injuries assessed by a doctor and your motorcycle's damage assessed by a mechanic. This will help ensure that you do not underestimate compensation to which you may ultimately be entitled.
Do not admit fault for the accident to anyone. This includes other parties involved in the incident, law enforcement officers, and insurance company representatives. This will help you avoid being blamed for anything that was not your fault and will keep your insurance company from inappropriately denying your claim.
It is best to simply limit who you speak to regarding details of the accident. Even simple statements such as "I'm okay" can be used against you later if you end up seeking compensation for your injuries. If an attorney is assisting you in handling your accident, direct inquiries surrounding the incident to him or her.
Never lie about your role in an accident, especially to law enforcement or your insurance company.
!!!!!! Contact an attorney. Many lawyers specialize in motorcycle accident cases. It may be in your financial and legal best interests to acquire assistance dealing with your situation. The following are good reasons to seek legal advice:
- You were wrongly accused of being at fault by other parties involved in the accident.
- Your insurance claim was denied.
- Your damages (medical or otherwise) exceed the limits of your insurance coverage.
- You incurred severe physical injuries and associated costs as a result of your accident.
Follow your doctor's orders. If you were injured in your accident and received medical care, your doctor likely gave you instructions or recommendations for your rehabilitation. In order to heal from your injuries and minimize any lasting effects, be sure to do exactly as your physician says.
- Follow up with your doctor as recommended.
- Adhere to instructions for prescribed medications.
- Follow through with prescribed therapies or procedures.
Maximize your insurance claim entitlement. (this is your bartering tool. go in saying 1150.00 in repair and get paid 250.00 (quadruple the estimate / you are paying your attorney 30%! )
Even if your injuries and/or damage to your motorcycle seem minor, be sure you are not under-compensated in an accident that is someone else's fault. Here are a few things to consider before agreeing to an insurance claim settlement:
Some injuries have long-term impacts. You should have a doctor conduct a thorough assessment of your injuries and inform you of any potentially long lasting issues. These should be factored into your claim.
Compensation can extend beyond medical care and vehicle repair. If you lose wages from an inability to work, are stuck with hefty transportation costs associated with your medical care, or encounter any other expenses associated with your accident, you should build these costs into your claim.
You cannot re-open a claim once a settlement is finalized.
This is a good reason do it right the first time. Be thorough in assessing damages and asking for the compensation you deserve so you don't end up getting short-changed.
Provided you wear protective gear, have a getoff (your fault or anothers), you will be sore, maybe some fractured appendages, Road rach of some sort. a brain buster of a headache and a 5 day 800 mg ibuprofen addicton building, you will ride another day (if you choose).
Ride like the would doesn't see you. They do but their cloudy brains don't really allow them to see you.
DG
Read more: riderscentral.proboards.com/thread/59/handle-after-motorcycle-accident?page=1&scrollTo=255#ixzz4PXw0IWpA