Because drivers frequently don’t see motorcyclists, and because motorcycles don’t have a lot of the safety features of four-wheeled vehicles, motorcycle accidents can be devastating. You need an experienced lawyer to investigate your claim. Your lawyer should gather the following evidence:

• Collect scene and police reports

• Gather witness statements

• Photograph the scene

• Investigate the other motorist’s driving history

• Inspect your motorcycle for defects

• Reconstruct the accident scene

• Recreate the accident

• Review medical records

• Consult experts

In addition to pursuing a case against the at-fault driver, we also examine the motorcycle’s performance, roadway conditions, and other surrounding circumstances that may have contributed to the accident or your injuries. It is important to know that every motorcycle accident case is a potential products liability case too. Your motorcycle is a product, and it may have been defective, meaning you can recover for your injuries against the motorcycle’s manufacturer. Some examples of defects in your motorcycle’s performance are defective tires, brakes, accelerators, or fuel systems. Especially in cases where the at-fault driver has little or no insurance, discovering the responsibility of your motorcycle’s manufacturer can be the difference between no money at all and full compensation for your injuries.

The next thing we look at is the roadway design and conditions. If the roadway’s design or conditions contributed to the accident, there may be additional responsible parties. Again, when the at-fault driver has little or no insurance, these additional legal theories are the difference between you receiving no money and receiving full justice.

Our promise is that we investigate your case from all angles, because we don’t want you to be leaving money on the table.

What do I do after I get into a motorcycle accident?

First, you need to call the police so they can write a crash report. Without a crash report, it becomes much more difficult to prove what happened in the crash. The police report will include very important information that your lawyer can use later on, including:

• The name and contact information of witnesses

• Statements made by both drivers

• A description of the accident scene

• Pictures of the scene and the vehicles

• Description of the road conditions

• Insurance and license information for both parties

• Proof that either party was drunk or under the influence of drugs at the time of the accident

Second, after an accident, you need to seek medical treatment. Even if you don’t think you’re hurt, you need to get checked out. The doctors can run the necessary tests to look for internal injuries. They can also provide proof that you did suffer certain injuries. It’s important that you go to the hospital after your accident for the following reasons:

• The hospital will run the necessary tests to see if you have any injuries

• The doctors can prescribe any medications you need for your injuries

• They can keep you for observation if you’ve suffered a traumatic brain injury

• They’ll provide documentation as evidence of your injuries

• They can testify at trial as to the severity of your injuries

Third, if you think your motorcycle’s safety features failed to properly protect you, you must not allow your motorcycle to be repaired. In order to investigate, your lawyer will need to see the motorcycle in the exact condition that it was in after the accident. If it has been repaired or altered, crucial evidence may be lost.

Motorcycle accident cases are actually several different potential cases all wrapped up in one. In order to get the best results, you have to investigate them all. It’s important to have experienced and knowledgeable lawyers on your team looking at every angle. To get a free consultation and review of your potential case, contact us for free by phone, text, or email (or send us a chat by clicking that box in the bottom-right corner of your screen). We’re ready to help.