If you are a motorcycle rider, and you happen to get into an accident that involves another party, you likely want to be compensated monetarily for any pain and suffering you endure if the incident was no fault of your own. It is important to know what to do as soon as an accident occurs to ensure favorable results.

Get Photo Or Video Evidence If Possible

Right after an accident occurs, grab your cell phone and take photographs and video footage of the aftermath of the incident. If you are injured and are unable to gather this evidence on your own, ask anyone that stops by to come to your aid if they would mind doing the task themselves. You can then have them email you the footage to give to an injury attorney for review. Make sure to get images or videos of your injuries if they are visible. It is also wise to get documented evidence from your vantage point after the incident took place. This means from a lying down position, showing the location of your motorcycle as well as the other vehicle involved in the incident.

Call For Medical Assistance Immediately

Even if you do not think your injuries are that bad, it is best to be checked by a medical professional as soon as an accident occurs. In many instances, people involved in biking accidents do not suffer from pain or discomfort right away, but instead, it happens a few days after the incident. This is because the body may go into shock, causing physical pain to be lessened as a natural defense mechanism. Whiplash, back pain, headaches, or other conditions may show up later. Have a doctor evaluate you in detail and provide you with documentation indicating the extent of any injuries to give to your attorney for evaluation.

Contact An Attorney As Soon As Possible

In addition to contacting your vehicle's insurance agent, local authorities, a tow truck, and medical personnel, make a call to your attorney as well. Make sure that you prioritize this point of contact and call from the accident location rather than waiting until after other tasks are completed. Your attorney will ask you important questions that you may not know the answers to several days later. This includes what you see around you, whether you grabbed footage of the event, and what you remember about the leading up to the accident. 

For more information, contact a motorcycle accident attorney.