Motorcycle Accidents: What should I do?

•  Seek medical treatment and follow through on all medical care, treatment, and therapy recommended by you physician(s).
• If possible, get the names, addresses, telephone numbers, drivers license numbers and insurance information of the other driver(s).
• If possible, get the make, model and year of the other vehicles(s) and check the vehicle registration. If it is a company vehicle, write down the name and address of the company. If it is a leased or rented vehicle, write down the name, address and telephone number of the rental company.
• Give the other driver(s) your name, address, driver's license number and insurance information.
• Call the police and request a copy of the accident report. Keep it in a safe place along with any other evidence for future reference.
• Do not sign any writings by the other driver claiming to summarize the facts of the accident or argue with the other driver(s) involved.
• Do not have your motorcycle repaired until you have an attorney who can have the bike inspected, photographed, and provide the Insurer or Defense Attorney notice and an opportunity to inspect the bike.
• Do Not permit anyone to interrogate you about the events of the accident, particularly the other party's attorney, representatives of the other party's insurance company, or even representatives of your own insurance company. If your insurance policy requires that you report your accident within a time certain, this is another reason to obtain an attorney immediately.
• The major dangers associated with communications with other parties, their attorneys, their insurance representatives and your insurance representatives can all be avoided by immediately by a lawyer.
• Contact Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben immediately following a motorcycle accident at 1-800-752-4265 to learn your legal rights and receive the just compensation you deserve.