What you need to know about a motorcycle accident
Nancy Salley • September 12, 2018
Car accidents are more common than motorcycle accidents. However, the aftermath of a motorcycle accident is usually devastating. If you find yourself facing injuries after an accident, it’s important to hire an experienced and trustworthy attorney. At Salley Law Firm, P.A. in Lexington, SC, we have handled hundreds of accident cases so we know how to defend your rights. Don’t face your accident case alone. Give us a call today at (803) 356-5000.
There are many injuries that can occur following a motorcycle accident. Those could include:
- Head and/or brain injury
- Back or neck injuries
- Burns and/or lacerations
- Damage to shoulder, ankle, and/or knee
- Fractures
- Spinal damage
- Amputation of body parts
If you are involved in an accident, your first priority should always be to get better. By hiring the attorneys at Salley Law Firm, P.A. in Lexington, SC, we will work hard to fight for you and provide you the compensation and medical care that you deserve.
Finding yourself facing medical bills, physical therapy, possible time lost at work, and all the inconveniences of your motorcycle accident, we have provided a few recommendations to help guide you through this process.
- Be sure to stay at the scene.
- Check on everyone involved in the accident to make sure they are okay, if you are able.
- Call and report the accident immediately to the police.
- Swap information with everyone involved.
- Take pictures of the scene and your injuries.
- Get names and contact information for any witnesses.
- Contact your insurance company promptly.
- Keep track of all your medical bills, time lost at work, etc.
- Don’t be eager to settle too soon.
- Hire an experienced attorney.
The attorneys at Salley Law Firm, P.A., will fight hard to provide you the best possible outcome for your motorcycle accident. We know your future and wellbeing depend on it. Give us a call today at (803) 356-5000. We are here to help you.
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