California has over 900,000 registered motorcyclists, the highest number of all states. With so many motorcycles on the roads, it is not surprising that California also has a high number of motorcycle accidents each year.
A rider involved in a crash has little protection. Unlike most vehicles, there is no vehicle frame or airbag to help protect you.
Additionally, motorcycles are much lighter and smaller than other vehicles. It is easy to see why motorcycle crashes can cause such catastrophic injuries.
When not fatal, motorcycle collision injuries are often life-altering for the rider and their families, who may need to provide daily assistance for the injured victim. The medical costs can be incredibly high, and injury victims are often unable to work to provide for themselves and their families.
If you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, you need an experienced Ontario motorcycle accident attorney to help you recover maximum compensation for your injuries. You need Jacoby & Meyers by your side.
Our personal injury attorneys in Ontario have over 50 years of experience protecting the rights of motorcycle accident injury victims. We know how to thoroughly investigate your accident to determine its causes and identify all potentially liable parties.
Call us at (909) 316-5154 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. We look forward to meeting you and helping you get the justice and compensation you deserve.
Steps to Take After an Ontario Motorcycle Accident
You can do several things after a motorcycle accident to help protect your health and your right to seek compensation. If you are able, taking the following steps may be beneficial:
- Call 911. You must get the medical attention you need and have law enforcement on site to make an accident report. An officer’s unbiased assessment of the crash scene can help prove your case.
- Do not admit fault or apologize for the accident. Any statement you make could be used against you in your claim to recover damages.
- If you can, exchange information with all other parties to the accident, including contact information. Use your cell phone to take photos of their driver’s license, registration, and proof of insurance.
- Take photos or video footage of the accident scene, including the vehicles involved, any visible injuries, and anything that seems important, such as the condition of the road and traffic signs or signals.
- Contact your insurance company to report the accident.
- If the other party’s insurance company contacts you, do not give a recorded statement, and be very careful what you say to them. Insurance representatives are trained to get information from you to use against you. Their job is to deny your claim if possible, and when it is not possible, their goal is to pay you as little as they can.
- Contact an experienced Ontario motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible. There will be a deadline to file your claim. Additionally, evidence can be lost or diminished over time, so it is important to have your attorney investigate your accident and gather essential evidence quickly.
These are some actions to consider after a motorcycle accident. Be sure to seek your attorney’s advice on what steps to take and what actions to avoid to best protect your claim.
Contact an Ontario Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today
If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, you need the assistance of an experienced Ontario motorcycle accident attorney to help you get the financial compensation you need and deserve.
Our attorneys have a proven track record of winning big for our clients, and we want to do the same for you.
Call us today at (909) 316-5154 or complete the short form on our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case. We will listen to you, answer your questions, explain your rights, and help you take the steps to get the justice and compensation you are entitled to.