Contact law enforcement as soon as possible after a motorcycle accident in Alabama. If you can, move to safety while you wait for law enforcement. You can also start collecting evidence from the accident scene for your claim, such as photos, videos, and contact information. Afterward, get medical attention as soon as possible and follow your doctor’s orders completely. You will need to notify your insurance provider but limit what you say to just the facts as you know them. Then, consider hiring an Alabama motorcycle accident attorney. If you take these steps, you will have protected yourself from further injury, health-related complications, and threats to your case.
There is no single piece of advice that can guide you through the post-accident gauntlet, but a lawyer could be beneficial. Your Alabama motorcycle accident lawyer will issue personalized, dynamic advice tailored to you and your circumstances.
Post-Accident Advice Every Motorcycle Accident Victim Should Follow
If you report the accident, seek quality medical care, notify your insurance company, and retain an attorney, you are taking the right steps after the motorcycle accident. There are a few more pieces of advice that every injured rider should follow.
Be Careful What You Say to Insurers—In Fact, Let Your Lawyer Do the Talking
An Alabama personal injury lawyer will have first-hand knowledge of insurance companies’ bad-faith practices. Our law firm sees these attempts to underpay claimants all too often.
Knowing that insurance companies are not necessarily on your side, you should:
- Consult your attorney before making any statement(s) to insurance companies
- Let your lawyer help you craft any written responses to insurance providers
- Resist any pressure from insurance companies to give a recorded statement
Your attorney will take over communications with the insurance companies. That doesn’t mean insurers won’t try to contact you directly. If this happens, simply refer the insurance representatives to your lawyer and say no more.
Preserve Any Evidence or Documentation Related to the Accident
Securing evidence and documentation will be two of several responsibilities your lawyer will handle. That said, do not get rid of accident-related materials, as your lawyer may use them in your case.
Some examples of evidence and documentation you should hang onto include:
- Photographs of visible injuries
- Medical bills and records
- Receipts for temporary transportation
- Letters from the insurance companies
If anything is even remotely related to the collision, keep it. You might also write down your account of the accident, any conversations you had with the at-fault driver, descriptions of the pain and hardship you’re facing because of the accident, and any other information that might be relevant to your case.
Trust Your Lawyer and Follow Their Guidance
When you hire an Alabama motorcycle accident attorney, you do so because you trust them. Don’t forget this.
Your lawyer is going to give you instructions. Their advice is meant to position your case for success and also to promote your recovery and well-being. If you choose to deviate from their guidance, you might jeopardize your case’s success.
Why Hiring an Alabama Motorcycle Accident Lawyer Should Be Considered
Some might argue that hiring a lawyer should be priority number one after a motorcycle crash. A lawyer can help you with everything else, including getting the care you need, so don’t wait to find the right law firm to lead your case.
Finding an Alabama injured rider lawyer is an urgent matter because:
There Are Rules, Deadlines, and Other Considerations You May Not Know
There are many deadlines and responsibilities to manage after an accident. A lawyer will manage these priorities for you, potentially sparing you from:
- Fines
- Criminal penalties
- Mistakes that might jeopardize your case for fair compensation
For instance, Alabama Code § 32-7-5 requires that you report any accident resulting in injury or death within 30 days. There are other rules like this that you might not be aware of, so let an Alabama motorcycle accident lawyer care for you and your case.
If You Don’t Secure Evidence Right Away, You Might Never Get It
Never take evidence for granted. Your lawyer knows that if you do not secure video footage, witness testimony, and other evidence immediately, you may forfeit your shot to do so.
Allow your lawyer to build the strongest possible case by hiring them right away. If you do so, they will be able to secure all available evidence of how the at-fault party caused your motorcycle wreck.
The Smallest Mistake Could Ruin Your Case
A lawyer’s advice may spare you one or more expensive mistakes. You cannot have their guidance soon enough.
Our Alabama attorney is committed to clients, and it shows. Allow us to protect and service you in the aftermath of your collision.
How a Lawyer and Their Legal Team Will Make Your Case After the Crash
An Alabama lawyer for injured riders will lift the weight of your case off your shoulders. Some of the duties they’ll handle on behalf of your motorcycle accident claim are:
- Uncovering evidence of negligence: Finding out who caused your accident and then proving how they caused it will be a critical goal. Witness statements, the police report, photos of the collision site, video of the accident, and other forms of evidence will ultimately tell the story of the accident.
- Proving the cost of the at-fault party’s negligence: Your attorney will prove the connection between the at-fault party’s negligence and the harm you’re now suffering. They might prove your damages with medical records, your statements about pain and suffering, and a host of other documentation.
- Fighting for your financial recovery: When grading your attorney, you’re going to consider one primary factor: Did they obtain the money you were entitled to receive? We are never satisfied unless our client is made whole after a motorcycle collision.
There’s plenty more your lawyer will handle—phone calls, document drafting, keeping tabs on the insurance companies, strategy, and more. Leave every single case-related duty to your lawyer so you can recover in peace.
Damages You Might Recover With an Alabama Motorcycle Accident Lawyer’s Help
Your motorcycle accident lawyer will approach your case as a blank slate. Knowing that no two accidents are identical, your lawyer will create a record of your specific damages.
That said, some of the damages that attorneys often find in motorcycle accident cases are the following:
- Pain and suffering, which can be severe due to road rash, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and other challenges common in injured riders
- Medical expenses, both current and possible future healthcare needs
- Lost income and reduced earning potential
- Motorcycle repairs and property damage
- Economic and non-economic harm related to permanent disability, such as long-term caregiver costs and medical equipment.
Riders are at a heightened risk of severe injury. Your lawyer will demand all the compensation you are entitled to receive.
Call the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown Today for Your Free Consultation About an Alabama Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
Hiring an Alabama motorcycle accident attorney will take care of many concerns and problems. You will no longer have to stress about the insurance companies, documenting harm, or negotiating a financial settlement—your attorney will handle all that, and more.
Call the Law Office of Dwayne L. Brown today for your free consultation. With case results exceeding more than $100 million and 30 years representing clients in personal injury claims, we are the firm to trust.
