Motorcycle accidents are different from car accidents in a way. Motorcycle riders’ injuries are more severe because they only have their helmets and clothing to protect them. Due to this, their claims are worth more, and disagreements with the negligent driver’s insurance provider are more challenging. Gathering proof is essential if you were harmed in a motorcycle accident and want to get all the compensation you are entitled to.
If you happen to be in a motorcycle accident case, gathering evidence by yourself to get a claim can be a complex process. Reach out to the motorcycle accident attorneys atĂ‚Â Buckhead Law Saxton Injury & Accident Lawyers, P.C. to help you.Ă‚Â
The cases of motorcycle accidents have risen drastically after 2017 with Florida reporting the most number of fatal accidents at 590, followed by Texas reporting 490 deaths due to motorcycle accidents. At this rate, it is important that we also share the safety precautions involved in riding a motorcycle more widely. However, if you have already suffered an accident, what you can do now is gather evidence and prepare a case for getting your claim.Ă‚Â
Here is what evidence will work and how you should get it:
Types of evidence in a motorcycle accident case
A compensation claim must be supported by substantial proof, so you should gather as much as you can. You will have to hire a motorcycle accident attorney to fight your case later but you must start preserving evidence from the scene of the accident itself. This is important because if you do not act fast, evidence may be lost, or destroyed, or your memories of the incident may fade. You don’t want to be in the position of realizing that you were entitled to more money if you had more proof to refute the claims made by the insurance adjuster.
You will have to provide evidence of the other driver’s negligence in causing the collision if you have suffered injuries. This will also decide the amount of compensation you will be paid. Let’s examine the many forms of evidence that can support your claim:
Police reports
If you get into a motorcycle accident, you must call the police. A police officer will investigate the situation and the surroundings of your collision and compile a report that may contain crucial details you can use to persuade the insurance adjuster to compensate you, such as the:
* The date, time, and place of the accident
* Contact information of the other party involved and their insurance company
* Statements of the other motorcyclist, the eyewitness, and yours
* The police officer’s conclusion of how the accident occurred
Photos and videos
Immediately following the crash, you should use your cellphone camera to snap pictures and videos. You need to take pictures of the motorbike damage, the motor vehicle damage, the crash scene, the weather and road conditions, and your injuries. Ask someone to do this for you if you are too hurt to do it yourself so you don’t lose any evidence that might support the other driver’s negligence.
Eyewitness testimony
You must obtain the names and phone numbers of everyone who saw the accident. Take permission first and then record them explaining what happened on your phone or have them put it in writing. It’s important to act right away because people have a tendency to forget things over time. Because this witness has no vested interest in the outcome of your case, it’s likely to be an impartial witness as opposed to the driver of the vehicle that struck you or a passenger on your own motorcycle.
Proof of damages
You’ll also need to provide evidence supporting the amount of compensation you deserve. The following forms of proof will help:
* Medical expenses
* Paystubs and other records proving your salary, benefits, commissions, and other compensation from the departed job
* Receipts and estimates for the price of repairing or replacing your motorcycle, helmet, clothing, and any other items destroyed in the collision
Medical records
It’s crucial to have accurate medical records and copies of your medical bills. They will assist you in demonstrating the severity of your wounds. They will also record the price of the medical care you require.
Insurance policies
To find out how much insurance the negligent driver has to pay you and how much he can pay you, you’ll need to get a hold of his policy. Review your own coverage as well in case you need to submit a claim if the at-fault motorcycle has little or no insurance.
You can always take the help of a motorcycle accident attorney to help you with your claim because the procedures can get complex and you might miss out on crucial evidence because of inexperience. Speak to us at Buck Head Law group and we shall guide you through your case.
