12 Actions to Strengthen Your Yuma Personal Injury Claim
You’re enjoying a beautiful day of Arizona weather on your bike when tragedy strikes- you’ve been in a motorcycle crash that resulted in your own personal injury.
Aside from the road rash, bruising, and potential skin grafts you’ll need for recovery, you also suffered a minor concussion, have a broken collar bone and two broken ribs.
You’re in the hospital for days, and you’ll be back for at least two surgeries. Weeks of recovery are ahead, and you certainly can’t work from home while you heal. Now, you’re wondering exactly what to do after a Yuma motorcycle accident. How will you provide for yourself or your family while paying your medical bills?
Here are 12 actions to follow after a motorcycle accident in Yuma to help determine your eligibility to claim a fair amount of financial compensation.
What to Do After a Yuma Motorcycle Accident: 12 Actions
Immediately After a Motorcycle Collision
- Assess your own injuries, and take it slow. You may think that your injuries aren’t too severe and you can get right back on your motorcycle and drive yourself to the hospital. However, some injuries can take a few days or weeks to show themselves.
- Always seek medical care after a motorcycle accident. You may need simple first aid, or you may need an ambulance. Call emergency services and wait for those who can help you.
- If possible, snap a few photos of the accident area. Show the damage to your bike, the other vehicle involved, and any broken equipment or injuries.
- Give a statement to the police.
- If another bike or driver is involved, ask them for their insurance information.
At the Hospital
- Listen to the advice of the doctor. If they suggest an X-ray or special scan, do it. If they suggest you stay off your feet for a week, follow suit.
- Likewise, take any prescribed medication (according to instructions of course).
- Save all documentation from your motorcycle accident, including medical bills or doctors notes.
- Do not settle your claim with an insurance agent. Some insurance companies will call you while you’re still in your hospital bed. Do not take these calls without an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer by your side.
When You Get Home
- Contact the motorcycle accident lawyers at Lerner and Rowe Injury Attorneys right away and set up your free case evaluation and consultation. We are even available on weekends to set this appointment and listen to your concerns.
- Attend your free consultation. Tell your Yuma motorcycle accident lawyer every detail of your case and share any photos, documentation, and medical bills.
- Focus on your recovery. Should you decide to hire our team, we will then take it from here so that you can focus on your recovery. Our goal is to provide excellent client care by establishing who was liable (sometimes it’s not just another driver that contributed to your accident), calculating an amount of financial compensation that’s appropriate, and drafting a demand letter for the insurance companies. We’re even prepared to go to trial if your claim should escalate into court.
Who Might Be Liable For Your Motorcycle Accident Injuries?
While some motorcycle accidents seem cut and dry, a thorough investigation by a lawyer may deem otherwise. In this case, you may be able to win even more financial compensation. Here are a few examples of who might be liable for your injuries:
- An auto driver
- A truck driver
- Another motorcycle rider
- The company that owns the truck that swerved in front of you
- The mechanic that installed equipment incorrectly on the car that lost control in front of you
- The manufacturer of your own motorcycle’s faulty parts
- The city, town, county or state where you were riding
- Any combination of the above (and many more possibilities)
If you attempt to file your claim on your own, you may miss a valuable opportunity to maximize your compensation. And, between recovery and conducting your own investigation, you may not be able to file a claim before the statute of limitations runs out.
How Long Do I Have to File a Motorcycle Accident Claim in Arizona?
After a motorcycle accident in Yuma, you typically have two years from the date of your accident to file your claim but it may be a shorter period of time depending on your unique circumstances. Time moves quickly after an accident as you and your family scramble to make it to doctor’s visits and therapy appointments.
Plus, you’ll want some financial compensation as soon as possible to assist with mounting medical bills. So, don’t let the statute of limitations expire. Call Lerner and Rowe today to help with your case. There’s no fee until you win.
Call Lerner and Rowe Today to Schedule Your Case Evaluation
We are here 24/7 and even on weekends to take your call. We’re client-focused and always trial ready, so if necessary, we can represent your best interests in court. Call 928-222-2222 to set up your free case evaluation and consultation, fill out our FREE online form, or text through LiveChat. We serve clients in Yuma as well as those throughout the state of AZ, so don’t wait- give us a call today.