What should a rider do immediately after an accident?

The first priority is to get medical attention for your injuries. Even if your injuries do not at first appear to be serious, you should still have a doctor check you out for the possibility of internal injuries. If you are not transported away from the accident scene by emergency medical services, the following actions could be helpful in a personal injury claim:

• Get the driver’s name, address, telephone number, insurance information, and license number. Refrain from making any statements about who caused the accident.
• Take pictures of the scene, including the other vehicle, your bike, any skid marks, traffic signals and signs, and anything that could have blocked the view of approaching traffic at an intersection.
• If there are witnesses to the accident, get their names and contact information before they leave the scene.
• When a police officer shows up on the scene, get the officer’s name and the number of the police report.
• Talk to an experienced motorcycle accident attorney before you speak with any insurance adjusters and before you sign anything.