What To Do After A Bicycle Accident

One of the best decisions that a person can make for his or her health and pocketbook is to choose to take the daily commute on a bicycle. It is easy to see why so many people are choosing to ride bicycles. With the advent of bicycle lanes and dedicated bicycle trails, cycling is becoming a far safer endeavor than it used to be.

Accidents Will Happen

However, even with all of the dedicated bicycle lanes and trails, the danger still exists that an automobile may strike you when you are out on the road. If you find yourself in a Southern California bicycle accident, there are steps that you can take to help preserve evidence, obtain medical attention, and choose a lawyer that will infinitely help you in the long run.

1. Make The Call: The first thing to do after a bicycle accident is to call for help. If you are injured, you might request that a paramedic or rescue worker provide emergency onsite medical attention or transportation to a hospital. Always request a police officer, so that a detailed police report will be made of your accident. Let the police officer be your eyes and ears when documenting the accident.
2. Write Down Your Side Of The Story: After the accident, it is pertinent to write down your account of how the event transpired. Over time, it is tremendously easy to forget minute details that may prove to be very important later, especially if you find yourself in a courtroom. A good firsthand narrative of your accident is a crucial tool to understanding how your accident happened and what can be done to prevent a repeat in the future.
3. Leave Your Gear Alone: It may be tempting to wash your gear or repair your bicycle, but it is paramount that you do neither until your case is settled. Think of your clothes and bicycle as evidence that your accident happened and depending on your accident, how horrific it may have been.

We Have The Experience

If you or someone you know has been injured in a bicycle accident, you should contact one of our experienced Santa Monica bicycle accident attorneys at Steinberg & Spencer Injury Lawyers at (800) 989-6385.

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