Motorcycle and truck accidents often lead to serious injuries and even fatalities in some cases. Motorcycles are too small and don’t provide enough impact protection while trucks are too big and a single collision from them can send other vehicles flying. Most accident victims are too traumatized by the accident to take the right steps and protect their interests. At Kahn Roven LLP, we recommend that people involved in these accidents should take the steps mentioned below:
1. Get away from the vehicle and call authorities
Your first priority is your health and safety. If you’re not trapped or injured by the accident, get away from the vehicle as quickly as you can and call the authorities immediately. If you delay in calling the authorities, you will compromise your safety and your legal interests.
2. Don’t speak to anyone but the medical professionals and the authorities about the accident
You should only discuss the facts of the accident with your trusted family members and authorities. Some medical professionals might need more information regarding the circumstances of your accident but most won’t question you about it. They don’t need access to the information to diagnose and treat you. Don’t discuss the accident with anyone else as that would compromise your interests.
3. Contact the attorney as soon as you’re well enough to have a consultation with them
Contact an attorney as soon as you’re well enough and have the doctor’s permission to call an attorney. The lawyer will only have 2 years to prepare for and file the case so they need to start early. There are some exemptions to the Statute of Limitations and you can discuss them with your attorney during the consultation, but for the most part, it’s important to discuss the case as quickly as you can. The details of the accident will be fresh in your mind and all external evidence will be easier to access as well.
For example, your truck accident attorney in Los Angeles will have an easier time interviewing any witnesses and getting accurate information about the case. Your Los Angeles motorcycle accident lawyer will need full access to your medical files, insurance papers, and other such documents to build a good case for you.
If you need immediate legal assistance, don’t hesitate to call us at 844 9 INJURED. You can also get in touch with us at Kahn Roven, LLP through our contact us form or on 818-888-9171.
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