Columbus Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
What to Do Following a Motorcycle Accident
- Insist that a report be filed with the police,
sheriff or state highway patrol.
- Obtain names, addresses and telephone numbers of all
witnesses.
- Photograph the accident scene, including all vehicles
involved (before repairing) and any visible injuries (cuts, bruises).
Professional photographs are generally preferable, but not essential.
- Talk to no one about the incident or injuries other
than your personal physician or lawyer.
- Sign nothing without consulting an experienced Ohio
motorcycle accident lawyer. Truthful statements you make in an attempt to
be helpful can easily be misinterpreted and turned against you.
- Tell your personal physician or surgeon exactly how
the injury occurred and describe all symptoms and complaints. Be sure to
report memory problems, confusion or disorientation, however minor these
things may seem at the time.
- Begin keeping a diary of how the injury or death
affects your life and family. In particular, write down all medical
related visits and everything that causes physical pain, frustration or
worry.
- Obtain and keep receipts for all expenses relating to
the incident.
- Consult a lawyer before paying a ticket or appearing
in court, even if you believe you were partially at fault. Admissions made
in traffic court could unfairly hurt your case.
Clark Perdue
The Columbus, Ohio law firm of Clark Perdue has extensive
experience handling motorcycle accident claims throughout Ohio. If requested,
we will meet you--in your home or at the hospital, if necessary--to explain
your legal rights and make suggestions for immediate action. For a free
motorcycle accident consultation, please call our experienced Ohio motorcycle
accident attorneys, or send a confidential e-mail. We promise to
respond promptly.
