A motorcycle claim deserves a complete investigation
After a motorcycle collision, focus first on safety and appropriate treatment. A rider’s injuries and the circumstances of the crash deserve attention without assumptions about fault based on the vehicle involved. In this video, attorney and longtime motorcycle rider Norman Gregory Fernandez introduces his approach to helping injured riders throughout California.
Preserve the motorcycle and riding equipment
Photograph the motorcycle, helmet, clothing and other damaged equipment before repairs or disposal. Keep the items where practical and tell your attorney if an insurer wants to inspect or move them. Damage patterns can provide information about contact and forces. Do not alter evidence or attempt unsafe mechanical work simply to demonstrate how the crash occurred.
Look beyond a brief collision description
Record the location, direction of travel, traffic controls, visibility, road conditions and contact points as accurately as possible. Save camera footage and witness details. A report may be useful, but the investigation should consider the underlying evidence as well. If someone claims the rider was speeding or hard to see, ask what facts support that assertion rather than assuming the claim is correct.
Document recovery and practical losses
Keep medical records, treatment recommendations, missed-work information and receipts for injury-related expenses. Explain limitations honestly, including trouble with daily tasks or returning to work. Do not assume that repairing the motorcycle resolves the bodily injury claim. Different claim components, policies and releases may require separate review before accepting payment or signing paperwork.
Ask about representation, coverage and fees
Discuss the responsible parties, available policies and whether your own coverage may be relevant. Ask who will handle the investigation and how you will receive updates. Review the written fee agreement, including expenses. Our firm offers a free consultation about California motorcycle injuries; a consultation allows a focused discussion of your crash without promising a particular result.
General information supplementing the video, not a transcript or advice for a particular case. Viewing this page does not create an attorney-client relationship. Outcomes depend on the facts.
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