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When a driver hits you on two wheels, the injuries are often worse and the blame gets pointed at you unfairly. Here's a steady checklist to follow. You don't have to argue your case at the scene, just protect yourself and let us handle the pushback later.
Call 911 and accept the ambulance, even if you feel okay.
Photograph the road, both vehicles, your bike or motorcycle, and your gear.
Get the driver's name, license, insurance, and plate number.
Get names and numbers of any witnesses. They often saw the driver's mistake.
Don't admit fault or say you're fine.
Keep your helmet, jacket, gloves, and boots, do not throw them out. They're evidence.
See a doctor and keep all records.
Don't give a recorded statement to the other driver's insurer.
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Start a free reviewThe first thing to do after a bicycle or motorcycle crash is get medical care and preserve your gear. Keep your helmet, jacket, and other equipment exactly as they are, photograph the scene and both vehicles, and get witness information. Damaged gear and witness statements are often what disprove a driver's claim that the rider was at fault.
Yes, you can still recover money even if the driver claims they “never saw you,” which is the most common excuse in two-wheel crashes. A driver's duty includes watching for cyclists and motorcyclists, so not seeing you can itself be negligence. Peretz Law Firm gathers witness statements and other evidence to show what the driver should have done.
Yes, you should keep your helmet and gear after a crash and not throw anything out. The condition of your helmet, jacket, and boots can be important evidence of the force of impact and the injuries you suffered. Save everything until your lawyer has reviewed your case.
This guide is general information for people in Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, it isn't legal advice for your specific situation, and reading it doesn't create an attorney-client relationship. For advice about your own case, talk to a lawyer. We're happy to be that first call, free.