Were you a passenger in a motorcycle accident?

If you have been in a passenger in a motorcycle accident in Tampa Bay there are a few very important things that you should do. First off, if you were in a Clearwater motorcycle accident, whether it involved a second vehicle or not, you most likely have been injured. Motorcycle accident injuries range from “road rash”, where your skin is scrapped raw from sliding on the ground, to severe contusions, breaks and concussions. After a crash, you MUST seek medical attention immediately.

Call 911 from the accident scene. You may feel that you are not hurt, but with all of that adrenaline running through your body you may just still be in shock. Some Clearwater motorcycle accident victims may not feel the repercussions of their accident for hours or even days. You must remember that internal bleeding generally does not hurt at all and that traumatic brain injuries can takes weeks to show symptoms.

Seeking medical attention quickly not only helps you and your immediate condition, it may also help with insurance adjusters in the future. In the past our Clearwater motorcycle attorneys have seen insurance companies attempt to claim that a client’s injuries were received after an accident because there was not any immediate documentation of injuries from medical professionals. NEVER give a statement to an insurance company until after you have spoken to a motorcycle accident attorney. Remember that with our free consultations for accident victims, getting an attorney’s opinion on your injuries costs you nothing.

After you have taken care of your injuries the next step to take is to document everything that you can about the motorcycle accident. If you decide to hire a Clearwater motorcycle accident attorney, your attorney should probably hire a professional private investigator to help document what happened. The investigator will be looking for eye-witnesses, security camera footage, physical evidence (tire marks) and more. If you decide to go down this road by yourself make sure to document as much as you can and as quickly as you can. Evidence can disappear rapidly on Florida roadways and time is of the essence.

If you or family member have been affected by a motorcycle accident and have any questions, don’t hesitate to call us for your free case evaluation. Our Clearwater motorcycle accident attorneys have the knowledge, persistence and experience to help you maximize your recovery.

Call now 727-669-2828 to speak to one of our Clearwater accident attorneys today.