Steps You Should Take Immediately After A Motorcycle Accident

Motorcycle accidents can be traumatizing and confusing so most people don’t know what steps they should take immediately after the accident. However, the first steps you take can have a big impact on any accident or personal injury lawsuit you pursue down the line. At Kahn Roven, LLP, we recommend that you take the steps mentioned below in order to protect your interests.

1. Call 911

Call the authorities immediately after the accident has occurred, even if you’re liable for the accident. Explain the accident, inform the operator if you or anyone on the scene requires medical attention, and provide details regarding your location.

2. Medical attention

If you’re injured during the accident, seek out medical aid immediately. Your first priority should be your health and well-being and the longer you delay seeking medical attention, the more at risk your health will be. Delays in seeking medical treatment can also compromise your case down the line and cause problems to you and your Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer.

3. Call an attorney

Once you have received the medical treatment you need, call a trusted attorney. It’s not a good idea to call attorneys recommended by the hospital staff or to encourage accident chasers. Research online and find an attorney based on all the information available on the Internet. Reputable attorneys will have reviews, a dedicated office, good client care and support systems, and a website. Get all the information regarding the attorney as that will help you make the right decision. 

4. Honest first consultation

Most attorneys will offer a free first consultation and this is the best time to discuss the case with them in detail. Make sure you can establish a good rapport with the attorney and discuss the facts of the case honestly with them. Motorcycle accident attorneys in Los Angeles understand the process and will make sure all the paperwork is filed on time, collect all needed evidence, and determine how much compensation you’re likely to receive. These professionals protect your interests so you need to make sure you provide all the details that you can regarding the accident as that will help strengthen the case.

If you need immediate legal assistance, don’t hesitate to call us at 844 9 INJURED. You can also get in touch with us at Kahn Roven, LLP through our contact us form or on 213 7380708.