A motorcyclist is most likely to be involved in an accident when a car is making a left-hand turn. Typically, the turning auto hits the motorcycle when the motorcycle is being driven through an intersection.
Because a motorcycle is less visible when passing a car, or trying to overtake a car, it is often not seen, so an accident takes place. If you were out on your motorcycle and you were hit by a car in a head-on collision the chances are you will have been injured and your motorcycled damaged.
If you are able to you will need to gather as much evidence as you can to prove who was responsible for the accident.
1. Gather Evidence at the Accident Scene
Getting the evidence as soon as possible after the head on collision means the whole incident is still fresh in your mind and you won’t forget anything. The sorts of evidence you will need include:
- the police report written by an attending officer;
- photographs showing the position of the vehicles involved and the damage done to your motorcycle;
- witness statements and contact details taken at the scene of the motorcycle accident.
2. Get a Medical Examination After the Accident
As you were riding a motorcycle there is a high chance you were injured, so you will need to seek medical help as soon as possible. You may even have a broken a leg or arm or suffered a back injury. These sorts of injuries will require a visit to the closest emergency room. This may mean paying upfront medical bills as you receive treatment. You should make sure you keep all receipts so you can include what you have paid in your PI claim.
3. Arrange for Auto Repairs
You will need to take your motorcycle to a mechanic to either get it repaired or ask for a quote to get the work done. If you have had to pay anything make sure you keep all the receipts of the work carried out. If it was a head-on collision, you will have probably have a badly damaged motorcycle to deal with.
4. Contact a Personal Injury Attorney
You may think you have an open and shut case for winning a personal injury claim. It is not always as simple as that. A lawyer who is experienced with these sorts of claims will know how best to create a strong claim. S/he will not only help you through the claims process but will also increase your chances of reaching a successful settlement.
5. You Should Then File a Claim
As long as you have the right evidence to support your PI claim, your lawyer can file the claim for you and ensure that it is done in the proper manner so you have the best chance of winning a favorable claim.
