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Motorcycle Accident Checklist

If you have just been involved in a motorcycle crash, you will likely be too shocked to think about what you should do next. Thats why it is important to be sure that, if the worst does happen, you are prepared ahead of time. The first thing you need to do is get either your vehicle or your motorcycle off the road and call the police or an ambulance. At the Law Office of Julie Johnson, an experienced Dallas motorcycle accident lawyer Julie Johnson understands the key factors in a potential motorcycle accident case.

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Motorcycle Accident Checklist

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  1. Motorcycle Accident Checklist

  2. According to the Texas Department of Transportation Texas Department of Transportation, over 3,700 people are killed each year in motorcycle accidents. In fact, many Texas news outlets have discovered that fatalities and injuries from motorcycle crashes are on the rise. If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, it’s important that you act quickly in order to make sure you’re legally protected.

  3. At The Scene of the Accident Their name and address A. If you’ve just been involved in a motorcycle crash, the first thing you need to do is get either your vehicle or your motorcycle off the road and call the police or an ambulance or an ambulance. Their email and phone number B. Their driver’s license information call the police C. Their license plate number You’ll also need to collect information collect information about the other driver about the other driver. Be sure you get--> The make/model of their car & their insurance information

  4. If possible, ask the witness to take photos and videos of the accident take photos and videos of the accident and send them to you. Also, be sure to get the witnesses’ contact information. information. witnesses’ contact

  5. When an officer arrives on the scene, be sure to take down: Their ID/badge number Their name The number of the police report The location of their station All of this information is crucial for your case and will be useful to your motorcycle accident attorney. ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏ ❏

  6. Once You're Off The Scene When you leave the scene of the accident, it’s highly likely that you’ll need some form of medical care. It’s also the time when you should contact a motorcycle accident attorney. This is where keeping even more detailed records becomes incredibly important. The more information you give your attorney, the better they’ll be able to help you. The same goes for your insurance company.

  7. Make sure you keep track of: ● Any doctor’s visits or correspondence ● The time you had to take off of work ● Any injuries/medications ● Any psychological distress you experience When you file your claim, your attorney will help you to seek reimbursement for: ● Your medical bills ● Pain and suffering ● Loss of income ● Loss of consortium ● Damages to your vehicle/motorcycle ● The cost of in-home care ● The cost of rehabilitation If possible, it’s best to avoid contacting your insurance company until you speak with your motorcycle accident attorney.

  8. Understanding Your Insurance In the state of Texas, there are several legal insurance requirements for those wishing to drive a motorcycle. According to the Texas DMV, your minimum liability insurance requirements are: $60,000 for injuries/fatalities from two or more people $25,000 worth of property damage coverage $30,000 for injuries/fatalities from one person ● ● ●

  9. ALTERNATIVE RESOURCES Keep in mind too, that there are lots of different vehicles that the state of Texas classifies as motorcycles. These include: ● Scooters ● Mopeds (operates under 30 MPH) ● Three-wheeled motorbikes ● Cycles that are motor-driven (less than 250 ccs of engine displacement)

  10. Always make sure you have motorcycle insurance. If you’ve been caught without it, make sure you contact a motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible.

  11. Need A Texas Motorcycle Accident Attorney? If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, you feel overwhelmed. However, especially if you’ve been seriously injured, you likely won’t be able to handle everything on your own. You need the help of an experienced attorney. At the Law Office of Julie Johnson Law Office of Julie Johnson, a Dallas motorcycle accident lawyer Johnson understands the key factors in a potential motorcycle accident case. She provides highly effective courtroom representation along with unmatched settlement results for her clients. Dallas motorcycle accident lawyer Julie

  12. Contact Details Address Website Phone 12222 Merit Drive, Suite 1202 Dallas, Texas 75251 https://www.juliejohnsonlaw. com/contact-us/ 214-290-8001 214-290-8001

  13. Thank You.

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