What do you do if you witness a motorcycle accident?

If you are the witness of a motorcycle crash, stop at the scene and call 911 immediately. The operator will ask about any injuries. You must assume that the rider was injured, even if the rider appears to be fine. Secure the scene as safely as possible, until emergency crews arrive, to prevent further accidents. Do not move the injured rider. Take as many pictures as possible from all angles of the motorcycle, any other vehicles involved, the roadway, any landmarks, or anything else that may help to determine the cause and location. When the police arrive, be sure to tell them exactly what you saw. You may not remember a day later. Was the motorcycle traveling at a safe speed? Was the rider staying within the proper lane? Was there any vehicle that contributed that did not make contact with the motorcycle?

The victim of a motorcycle accident will likely be injured to a point where he will not be able to gather information from witnesses, take pictures or even give an account to police. The victim needs a sound witness to step in and do what is necessary that his incapacitation prevents. Try to locate additional witnesses and get their names and contact information. They may decide to leave before the police arrive. This will be a great help to the victim in the future.

As the witness to a motorcycle accident your account of what took place is critical. The rider may have no memory of the accident at all and will rely on your firsthand information as the cornerstone of his case. Memories may fade away and evidence may disappear along with other witnesses. The pictures that you take and the information that you gather at the scene could be the basis for the plaintiff’s entire case. If you should witness a motorcycle crash, do the right thing and help as much as you can. If you were the victim, would you not want the same?

Jason Waechter, known as The Motorcycle Lawyer℠, has successfully fought for the rights of motorcycle accident victims for over 26 years. His specialized knowledge regarding motorcycle litigation has led to significant settlements awards going into the millions for his clients. If you or someone you know has been involved in a motorcycle accident in any city of any state, call him today at 1-877-BIKER-LAW. He has vetted expert motorcycle injury law affiliates throughout the United States.

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