Pennsylvania Motorcyclists Guide to taking Notes
Motorcycle accidents are traumatic to more than just a person’s body. Accidents often affect a riders mind and cause them disorientation and stress. For this reason it is crucial to rely on more than just memory after an accident happens.
Importance of Taking Notes
⢠Notes should be taken that describe before, during and after the accident.
⢠Your "before" notes should describe where you were driving, anything you may have noticed before the accident, including weather and road conditions and who you were with.
⢠Your "during" notes should describe anything you can remember about when the actual accident happened. This would include anything you may have seen, felt or heard. Anything you heard is especially important because often drivers or witnesses may say things when the accident occurred that they may not be willing to repeat in front of police. An example of this would be admitting fault.
⢠Your "after" notes should describe any pain you may feel in the next days or months after the accident. These notes can be submitted when building your settlement case. Jotting down notes regarding even the smallest details about your injury can help a doctor better understand your injury.
⢠Other notes may include details from the conversation you had with the insurance company, medics, police officers, witnesses or other drivers involved. Be sure to include the date and time of these conversations.
⢠Make sure to note the name of the other driver (if any), make and model of their vehicle and type of insurance they have.
⢠Your notes can also include any pictures you or a witness may have taken of the motorcycle accident. Photographs make excellent evidence when building a case.
Article provided courtesy of the Pennsylvania motorcycle accident attorneys at Lundy Law in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 866-281-8612, www.lundylawmotorcycleaccident.com.
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