What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident Occurs
Document conditions of the Scene
Seek Medical Care
Don’t Post on Social Media
Don’t Speak with the OTHER Insurance Company
Set Up a Claim with YOUR Insurance Company
Call Us
What Should I Expect in a Motorcycle Personal Injury Lawsuit?
After the accident occurs, do your best to document the conditions of the scene of the accident (obviously not if you’re seriously injured). It will be critical to reconstruct the scene of the accidents and the conditions that contributed to it. Seek medical care with a trusted physician. Don’t post about your accident on social media, and try to be private about your condition, as anything you say or post online can be used against you in court.
Set up a free consultation with a personal injury attorney; our phone number is 845-600-0000. We’ll discuss:
- What are your medical costs
- What is the extent and severity of your damages
- Who was at fault for the accident
- What your legal options are going forward
If you choose to work with us, we’ll conduct an investigation. It may include things like:
- Obtaining police reports from the day of the accident
- Reconstruction the scene of the accident and the conditions leading up to it
- Gathering photos and testimony from eyewitnesses
- Obtaining video footage from any traffic or security cameras
- Reviewing medical records, employment history
- Determining lost wages and earning power
No two cases are the same. It’s important to retain a law firm who examines each case individually so to obtain the maximum possible compensation.
What Safety Precautions can Motorcyclists Take to Reduce the Risk of Personal Injury?
Some of the most common injuries for personal injuries include:
- Traumatic brain and facial injuries – severity can be reduced with a properly fitted helmet
- Road rash – a synthetic jacket, riding pants, and gloves can reduce the severity
- Ankle and foot injuries – riding boots can reduce the severity
Where and how Hudson Valley riders get hurt is not a mystery. Our Mid-Hudson Valley motorcycle crash statistics guide maps the roads and intersections in Ulster, Dutchess and Orange County where crashes cluster. Equipment matters too: one study found anti-lock brakes may cut motorcycle crash risk by 20 to 30 percent. And before the season starts, it is worth knowing what motorcycle accident insurance costs in Kingston, Newburgh and Poughkeepsie, because the coverage you carry decides a lot about what happens after a crash.
Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Near You
Our motorcycle accident lawyers work out of three Hudson Valley offices, so you can meet with an attorney close to home while you recover.
Kingston / Ulster County. Riders hurt on Route 28, Route 209, 9W or the Thruway corridor can talk to our Kingston motorcycle accident lawyers at our main office.
Newburgh / Orange County. Crashes on I-84, 9W, Route 17K and the Newburgh-Beacon Bridge approaches are handled by our Newburgh motorcycle accident lawyer from our New Windsor office.
Poughkeepsie / Dutchess County. For injuries on Route 9, Route 44, Route 55 or the Taconic, our Poughkeepsie motorcycle accident lawyer is a short drive from anywhere in the county.
