Getting into an accident on your bike is a frightening experience, especially when the collision is with a car. To ensure that you receive fair compensation for your injuries and damage to your bike, it is important to keep your wits about you following the accident and partner with a personal injury attorney who has experience representing clients in your situation. To reach a positive outcome in your case, it is important to do the following after getting into a bicycle accident.
- Always wait for the police to arrive: Although you may be tempted to simply exchange information with the driver, especially if they “admit” fault, you should always call the police and wait for them to arrive and evaluate the accident. Waiting for the police to arrive ensures that your statement is included in the report. The driver may also get a ticket, which will be useful if you need to settle your case with an insurance company.
- Document everything that happened: It is important to remember, and write down, the weather conditions, what the traffic was like, when and where it occurred, as well as how. You also want to document injuries you sustained and any damage to your bicycle. All this information will be useful during your case.
- Obtain information from the driver and all witnesses: It is critical that you obtain the driver’s name, driver’s license number, phone number, address, vehicle license number, and insurance information. You will also want to get the names and contact information for any bystanders who witnessed the accident. While all this information should be in police report, it may get left out.
- Seek legal counsel: When a bicycle accident involves a car, it can quickly become a complex legal issue. To reach the best possible outcome in your case, it is helpful to seek legal counsel from a personal injury attorney who is familiar with cases like yours.
Have you recently been injured in a bicycle accident? To ensure that you receive full damages for your injuries and suffering, it is vital to work with a personal injury attorney. Contact us at Ramtin Sadighim Law to request your free consultation today.
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