Learning to ride motorcycle can be of big help. There are many training institutions which offer motorcycle riding training. There are a lot of tips which you can follow to avoid road accident.
However, even with proper measure, accidents happen. If you are a victim of motorcycle accident you need to first establish that you have been injured due to the negligence of someone else. However, to establish that you need evidence.
Here are some helpful tips for you to collect evidences after facing a motorcycle accident:-
#1. Photographs of the Accident Scene
In case of collecting evidences, pictures are obviously the most authentic sources as pictures can’t tell a lie, even if the eye witnesses betray you. So, if you are in a stable state after the accident, then use your mobile camera to take photographs of the accident scene. While taking pictures, you must include the following things:
• The damage to your motorcycle: take pictures from a lot of angles that will clearly show how your motorcycle is damaged due to the accident. Photographs of the accident debris can also play a compelling role in proving your claims.
• Any other vehicles that are involved in the accident: If possible, then try to take the pictures of the other vehicle/vehicles that are involved in the accident, before those vehicles have been moved from the accident scene. Take pictures from each possible side and try to get a picture of the license or number plates, as it will be helpful in finding the details of the owner of that vehicle.
• The entire accident scene: If possible, then try to move away from the vehicles and try to get a picture that will cover the entire accident scene, including the position of all the other vehicles present there at that moment, road conditions, or any other thing that seem to be relevant to you regarding the accident.
• Your own injuries: also take picture of your physical state at that moment and if any of your body part is injured, then take close pictures of that portion. If you have some other accessories or any other thing that is damaged due to the accident, then take picture of them also, as that will help in understanding the intensity of the accident.
• Helmet: try to keep the helmet just the way it is and take picture of it at the accident scene. If you can show that you wore a helmet at the time of the accident, then you will be able to prove that you were not responsible for your injuries in any way and thus the other driver/drivers were entirely responsible for the accident and the injuries.
• Skid marks and Traffic signs:consciously take close-up shots of the skid marks, traffic signs near the accident scene and also take picture of the nearest traffic signal at that time. This will help you to prove that you did not disobey the traffic rules and instructions.
#2. Eye Witnesses
Eye witnesses have a great contribution in case of collecting evidences and thus can play a deciding role in proving your personal injury claim. They can determine the ultimate result of the game. If you can find any eyewitness then immediately run to them and collect their contact information and try to record their account of the accident.
#3. Surveillance Cameras
After you have completed taking all the needed photographs and talking to the eyewitnesses, then look around the entire accident scene if any surveillance camera is there. If the accident took place around a business, school, or any other commercial property, then it is highly possible that a surveillance camera is installed outside those property/properties. This will be a very impressive opportunity for you as you can request the authority of that particular property to provide you a copy of the recording and this will serve your purpose with some effective results.
#4.Make a note
In case of collecting evidences for an accident, every single aspect has its valuable impact. So try to write down everything that you observe at the accident scene, including activities of the drivers of other vehicles and any conversations with the other drivers because memories can fade over time. So make sure you note down everything that seem relevant to you. This will help the Houston truck wreck attorney to work on your case with ease.
#5. Medical Records
If you get injuries due to the accident, then carefully preserve all your medical records to prove your claim. You mustkeep a copy of each of your necessary medical documents such as prescriptions,lab reports, diagnosis of the doctor, and all the medical test results.
#6. Police Report
Sometimes, victims choose not to get contacted with the police after an accident if there were no serious injuries or crucial property damage. Never think of doing that.
After the accident takes place, an officer will certainly arrive at the scene, and he or she will record the details of the injuries, damaged properties and the cause of the crash, along with the date, time and location of the accident. You or your motorcycle accident lawyer will find that report to be useful to support your claim.
#7. Get back to the Scene
If possible, then try to return to the accident scene as soon as possible after the accident took place to make it possible to notice that if there are any significant changes that have been made to the scene.
Evidence collection is an essential step of motorcycle accident case. Always remember to consult an attorney right after the accident.
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