What to do if you are in a motorcycle accident

Motorcycle accidents happen – understand what to do if you are involved in one

A Buffalo motorcycle accident can shake up even the toughest rider, but it's important to understand what to do if you are in an accident. If you are able to do so, you will need to take certain steps and collect information to help your personal injury case.

1. Stay calm.
2. Get in touch with the police. Tell them if anyone is injured or intoxicated.
3. Gather the facts. If you can, write down or record the time, date, and location of the accident, as well as names and driver's licenses of others involved, including witnesses.
4. Watch what you say to anyone. Only make statements to law enforcement officials at the scene.
5. Take pictures of the accident scene, including damage to your motorcycle or any other vehicles, skid marks and street signs.
6. Do not speak to an official or representative of another party's insurance companies.
7. Contact a qualified attorney.
8. Get medical help. See your doctor even if you feel fine at the time of the accident. Some injuries, including certain internal injuries, may not be felt until days after the accident.
9. Call your insurance company as soon as possible.

If you or a loved one was injured in a motorcycle accident, you may be entitled to compensation for lost wages, pain and suffering, loss of consortium as well as other damages. It's important to have a qualified Buffalo motorcycle accident attorney on your side. Choose an attorney selected as a Super Lawyer who has handled serious motorcycle cases in Buffalo and communities in New York. Attorney James Morris knows how to recover the maximum compensation allowed under law for clients who have suffered as a result of the negligence of others.

A motorcycle accident can create pain and frustration. You deserve justice. We can help. Contact our offices today.

Take back control of your life. Contact the experienced motorcycle accident attorneys of the Law Offices of James Morris. The details of your case will remain confidential and there is no fee for the initial consultation. Let us show you why you shouldn't be intimidated by the court system, the insurance companies, or anybody else. You can afford to have the law on your side. We don't get paid unless you win. The client may be responsible for disbursements advanced on the case. Call today at (800) 477-9044