What you Need to do Following a Motorcycle Accident to Get the Best Motorcycle Accident Settlement | Kirkland Injury Lawyer

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Being a Kirkland motorcycle injury lawyer, I have seen several accident victims harm their cases by not doing everything they should have following the crash. A lot of people don’t actually think about the fact that they could be struck by a negligent or distracted driver, but it happens, so it is best to be prepared with the understanding of how to proceed afterwards. Having been in a Seattle motorcycle accident myself, I understand all too well how disorienting a crash can be, but in order to ensure you make your case as solid as possible, there are some things that you ought to do. Here they are:

Report Complaints thoroughly: If you want to recover money to pay for your injuries from the accident, then it is vital that you report all injuries that it caused. Not reporting your injuries because you are trying to tough it out is harmful both to your health and your case. Thoroughly communicating your pain to your doctor will allow for a speedier recovery and show later on in the process that the accident did have immediate effects.


It will also be very helpful later in the claims process to keep a journal throughout the course of your recovery that documents how you feel and what is going throughout the process. For the loved ones of someone who has been in a motorcycle accident that caused serious head trauma, the onus of taking down journal entries may fall upon you. Motorcycle accidents can cause serious memory loss that can be best accounted for by someone who is close to the recovery that is taking place.

Preserve the evidence: Make sure you take as many pictures as possible of the accident scene and the injuries you sustained. As a Seattle injury lawyer, I know how bad some of the physical effects of a motorcycle crash can be. For those that are not as familiar with the aftereffects of an accident, photographic documentation will allow them to better understand what happened. By taking pictures of the accident scene, you can help prove fault, which is an essential aspect of every injury claim. Any remnants of the accident can be helpful in some way, such as the clothing you wore when the accident happened, and even the motorcycle itself.

Get Witnesses: With witnesses that can attest to your side of the story, your accident claim will carry much more weight. The testimony of a neutral third party is very powerful, and can go a long way in getting you the money you need to cover your medical bills. Check your surroundings after an accident for people in cars or on the street around you that may have seen the accident, and try to get their contact information.

Thousands of Washington motorcycle accidents occur every year, and statistics show that the vast majority are not caused by the motorcyclists. Making the right decisions and collecting the necessary evidence after an accident is critical for anyone who is unfortunate enough to be involved in one. If you have been in a motorcycle accident and would like advice free of charge from an experienced Bellevue motorcycle accident lawyer, give me a call at (206) 285-1743.

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Jason Epstein joined Premier Law Group as a partner in 2007. Jason is a litigator handling all types of personal injury cases with an emphasis on serious plaintiff’s personal injury and insurance coverage. Jason is a member of the Washington State Association for Justice and serves within its leadership. Jason often speaks at CLEs and serves as an arbitrator for both private and mandatory arbitration matters. Jason completed a certificate in Alternative Dispute Resolution from the Strauss Institute of Dispute Resolution and the Trial Advocacy program through the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. Jason has been dedicated to representing injured people since 1999. Jason Epstein has been representing individuals against insurance companies and large corporations since 2001. He limits his practice to personal injury and wrongful death cases including auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, or other serious and catastrophic injuries. Hopefully you have already visited StraightTalkLaw.com. This website is loaded with tons of information, and is constantly updated to keep you informed of recent developments. You can also stay up to date by following the blogs which are linked toStraightTalkLaw.com Jason understands that providing the best legal representation to his clients means limiting the number of cases he accepts. He takes fewer cases so he has more time for you. By limiting his caseload, Mr. Epstein is able to give each client and each case the time and attention that they deserve. If you would like to see if your case qualifies for Mr. Epstein to represent you, please contact us throughStraightTalkLaw.com, request one or more of Jason’s books, or call us toll free at (888) 333-1873.

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