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After being involved in a bicycle accident, you might have injuries, a damaged bike and some liability, depending on the situation. What should you do? The following are three steps to take after your bicycle accident.
- Call the Police
Whether you feel the accident was your fault or the fault of the driver you crashed with, you should call the police. They often have a different view of what happened, and can use investigative tactics to help determine the cause of the accident. If it was a hit-and-run, the police may be able to help you track down the individual responsible for the accident.
The responding officer should make a report of the accident. That report will contain specific information about the incident, and could also contain witness statements and photographs. You’ll want to have all that evidence as you decide what to do next. When it’s an unbiased report from a police officer, it often holds more ground in court and with the insurance companies.
- Seek Medical Attention
Even if you feel your injuries are not very serious, you should have them checked out as soon as possible. Sometimes there will be an EMT at the scene who can check you for injuries, and other times you’ll be taken to the emergency room. There’s also a chance you’ll need to contact your primary care doctor to schedule an appointment instead, but in any case, you should seek medical attention.
Keep good records of all your medical appointments. Write some notes down yourself, but also keep the documents the doctors give you. You should also hold on to all your medical bills so when it comes time to seek a claim, you’ll know an amount to seek.
- Contact Someone You Trust
It may be helpful to contact a friend or family member you trust to help you out. You might need someone to pick up your bike or take you to the hospital, and it’s often best to have a trusted person rather than an acquaintance or a stranger by your side. If you need help making medical decisions, you might want that person in the hospital room with you so you don’t have to make those choices on your own.
Contact Your Lawyer
As you can see, there are some specific things you should do after a bicycle accident. Many of these things are essential to you obtaining the compensation you deserve. Contact our bicycle accident lawyer today to learn more about handling an accident and seeking the proper compensation from the proper party.
