Motorcycle Incidents

Call 911 If you are able to, call 911. Motorcycle accidents can result in injuries or a damaged phone, either of which may inhibit you from being able to call 911. If you see a witness, ask them to call 911. And if you are a witness to a motorcycle accident or drive-by after an accident has happened, immediately call 911 to report what you see as the driver may not have been able to call. 

If you are involved in a motorcycle crash, you will want to file a police report to have the accident on record. When calling 911, it may be a good idea to request emergency services so you can be medically evaluated. After an incident is not the time to be tough or say that you are fine. If you are feeling any pain, or discomfort or have any scratches or bruising, you will want this to be included in the report as it is more difficult to tie any injuries or damage back to the accident if you are medically treated by a doctor at a later time or date. 

Obtain your copy of the police report once it is available or have your personal injury attorney acquire your copy as this report and any evidence that is collected on the scene will be necessary for your case.

Get contact information of any witnesses Get the name and phone number of any witnesses to your incident. While we understand this may be difficult or impossible due to injury you will want to be able to get the testimonies of what bystanders saw during the collision. 

Seek medical attention Even if it feels like a minor cut, scrape or bruise, make sure that any pain or marks that have resulted from the crash are documented by the police/EMTs so that they are on record.

Take photos This is not the time for selfies, but rather this is the time to take any photos of the damage to your motorcycle, damage to other vehicles involved, the surrounding area, and anything that may have resulted in the motorcycle incident such as potholes, black ice, etc.

Schedule a free consultation with a personal injury attorney Finding the right personal injury attorney to represent you is important for you to feel comfortable and to get the best result out of your case. It is our top priority to make sure that you are taken care of, understand your rights, and are equipped with the knowledge to make the right decisions for yourself when hiring a personal injury attorney. We are here to serve you so you can focus on healing from your injuries and get the resources you need to make that happen.

Establish your case If you retain Johnson Livingston as your attorney, will we begin sourcing the information for your claim including witness information, doctor’s reports surrounding treatment, photos from the incident, any available surveillance footage, etc. that will help us form your case. This information will help us prepare a demand letter and any additional paperwork needed to support your claim. When you hire a personal injury attorney, you can focus on your rest and recuperation as it is our responsibility to monitor this claim and follow up with any necessary parties involved for the additional information needed and navigate the negotiations that will follow.