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What to Do if You’re in a Texas Motorcycle Accident

Obtain Medical Attention for your Motorcycle Accident Injuries

If injured, you should get immediate medical attention and follow your doctor's instructions.  Even if you’ve suffered minor injuries, obtain a prompt medical examination – internal injuries, like brain and spinal cord damage, can go undetected with catastrophic results.  In addition to providing treatment, an exam will document the nature and source of your accident injuries.  Be sure to note the secondhand effects of your injuries, such as pain or impairment.

Collect Evidence from the Motorcycle Accident Scene

After a motorcycle collision, it is important to gather evidence of what happened at the accident scene.  Usually, the police at the scene take crash photos before the motorcycle accident site is cleared.  If not, request that they do so.  If possible, take pictures of the scene with a camera or cell phone, noting the weather and road conditions.  Preserving the scene through photos can help your attorney's experts reconstruct critical evidence that can help explain exactly what happened.  Finally, be sure to obtain the names and contact information of any and all witnesses to the accident.

Preserve the Motorcycle Involved in the Wreck

It’s very important that that you preserve your wrecked bike until you retain a motorcycle accident attorney.  Dents, scratches, even tire treads can be extremely informative when attempting to recreate the accident.  By thoroughly evaluating the wreckage, an accident expert may be able to determine if there was a defect with the motorcycle that may have contributed to the accident.

Contact an Experienced Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

You will need skilled and experienced motorcycle accident attorneys to hire investigators, preserve evidence as needed, and communicate effectively with insurance companies, police, accident witnesses, and your medical providers.

At O’Hanlon, McCollom & Demerath, our knowledge and experience with motorcycle collisions will assist you in getting the compensation you deserve for your injuries.  If you have been the victim of a motorcycle accident, please contact us immediately to discuss your case.

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