Are you an avid rider? If so, you’ve probably asked yourself what you’d do in the event of an accident to protect yourself legally. Motorcycle accident lawyer Brad Tabakin has been fighting for bikers rights in New Jersey and Pennsylvania for three decades. Here are his top tips for safeguarding your rights at the scene of an accident.
Motorcycle Accident Lawyer’s Advice for the Scene of an Accident
After you’ve gotten off the road safely and called 911, here are a few things to keep in mind while waiting at the scene of the accident.
- Write everything down. Just so nothing slips from memory, write everything you can remember about the crash down, including the road and weather conditions and any identifying landmarks on the road that could be important later. If you’re able to snap pictures, do so, but do not share on social media—any public information you share could be used against you.
- Get contact information. Ensure you have the contact information of the other party. Not just name, address and phone number, but also insurance information, license plate, car model/make/year, registration and driver’s license number. If witnesses stop at the scene, getting their name and contact information could be helpful too.
- Don’t say or sign anything without consulting an attorney. Avoid admitting fault or casting blame at the scene of an accident and talk to an attorney as soon as possible. Retaining an experienced motorcycle accident attorney before insurance companies start hounding you will help ensure you act with your best interests in mind.
Don’t Wait—Contact Motorcycle Accident Attorney Brad Tabakin
You need to find an attorney with experience in your type of accident. And not just general legal experience in motorcycle accidents, but especially someone with particular expertise in motorcycles. A lawyer with a specialty has likely encountered situations similar to yours and can bring that experience to the table in the courtroom. An attorney like Brad Tabakin not experience in motorcycle cases, but is an avid rider himself, and will:
- Ask the key questions about the scene of the accident
- understand the physics involved
- Use this information to help your case