You endured one of the most challenging experiences of your life. A motorcycle accident is a serious incident, one that can quickly change the course of someone’s future. Your primary focus should be on healing, but you should not delay in setting up a consultation with a Philadelphia motorcycle accident lawyer when you have serious injuries.
At Kwartler Manus, we work with victims with all types of injuries to provide clear legal guidance and support. If you are suffering due to others' carelessness, let us provide you with legal guidance.
How to Prepare for a Motorcycle Accident Consultation with an Attorney
Our legal team works with you right away, even if you are still in the hospital and unable to visit our offices. That is okay. Even a phone conversation may provide you with some peace of mind. The better prepared you are, the faster we can help you. There are several things you can do right after your accident to prepare for this conversation.
Write Down What You Remember
Write it down, record yourself stating what happened in a video, or tell someone else what occurred. The sooner you do this right after the accident, the more information you have locked down. It is very common for motorcycle accident victims to suffer serious injuries that could mean long surgeries and medication use. This can make your memory foggy over time.
Document every detail you can remember, including:
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What the other vehicle was doing prior to the accident
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Who did you see in the other vehicle
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What occurred just before the accident
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What happened right after the accident
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A description of the other vehicle
By taking down this information and then bringing it to your consultation, you create a clear starting point for an investigation. We use this information to start building your case.
Information About Your Injuries
Our attorney needs to know the severity of your injuries. This allows us to better understand your immediate care needs and what the future holds for you. That may include your physical and emotional care needs. We encourage you to write down:
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All the diagnoses you had at the emergency room
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All doctor notes from the appointments you had
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An outline of the treatment and procedures provided to you
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A list of all medications given to you
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The names of the doctors, hospitals, and other parties involved in your care
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Your prognosis, if you have it
These details allow your motorcycle accident attorney to build a claim based on all of the losses you have now, as well as those you likely will have in the future.
Accident Information
While it can be helpful to provide the police report number, you do not have to. If you did not file an accident report, do that immediately. We can also help you to do so.
Our team will gather the information necessary about the other party so you can file a claim. During your initial consultation, knowing the following can be helpful in creating a clear path forward:
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If police came to the scene, what is the police accident report information, or the city where it occurred?
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Did you get the insurance information for the other driver? If so, communicate that information.
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Did the police label fault, or make a statement about fault? This may be obvious in the release of criminal charges against one of the drivers or both
This information may not be easily accessible to you. Your Philadelphia motorcycle accident lawyer will gather any evidence and information about the incident and legal data available later.
Any Evidence You Have
After an accident, collect as much evidence as possible about the incident. Be sure to report that information to the attorney at the time of the accident. This includes any photos of the accident scene, statements from witnesses, and video you have after the incident. This evidence may not be all that your attorney finds, but it can provide some valuable initial insight into documenting your injuries and fault in the case.
All of Your Questions
As a Philadelphia motorcycle accident lawyer, we take your case seriously. We also know you need to focus on your recovery. Write down or record all of your questions. There is nothing we cannot try to answer for you. Here are some questions you may want to ask.
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What if you are partially to blame? Pennsylvania follows a modified comparative negligence system, which means you can file a claim if you are under 51% at fault. We can help you determine if the fault applies in your case.
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Whether you should settle. Many people believe their case will go to court. That is less likely to happen, and not often something you want to occur.
There is no risk in contacting us now, even if you do not have these details just yet. Let our Philadelphia motorcycle accident lawyer start working to build your case. We can provide you with peace of mind, handle the insurance company for you, and reduce the risk of complications. Your consultation with Kwartler Manus is free. Set one up now.
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