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How to Handle a Motorcycle Accident in Lancaster PA | Georgelis Injury Law Firm

No one wants to get into a motorcycle accident. But if you do, it's important to know what to do next. Our guide will help you through every step of the process, from dealing with the police to getting the best medical treatment possible.<br><br>If you've been in a motorcycle accident in Lancaster PA, you need an experienced attorney on your side. We have helped many people just like you get the compensation they deserve.

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How to Handle a Motorcycle Accident in Lancaster PA | Georgelis Injury Law Firm

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  1. How to Handle a Motorcycle Accident in Lancaster PA Get Best Lawyers on Your Side

  2. About Motorcycle Accident Motorcyclists more often than not get the short end of the stick in accidents involving collisions with automobiles. Most vehicles on the road are larger than motorcycles, putting riders at more risk of sustaining severe injuries in crashes. However, accidents happen, and being prepared for such scenarios can help reduce their impact. The subsequent sections reveal information on handling a motorcycle crash, highlighting everything you should do if you're involved in one as a motorcyclist.

  3. Safety First Your life takes priority in the event of an accident, and your first instinct should be getting to safety. Check yourself for injuries, and get yourself to the sidewalk to avoid oncoming traffic. It would help if you didn't try to move the bike as often adrenaline kicks in after accidents and masks serious injuries. So, trying to lift your motorcycle can aggravate your wounds. Proceed to check on other parties involved in the crash. You can place warning signals to notify other motorists about the accident.

  4. Call 911 Call the emergency number 911 to report the accident. First responders should be en route to your position, depending on the severity of the crash. Take the advice of a motorcycle injury Lawyer in Lancaster, PA, and report any accident irrespective of how small.

  5. Gather Evidence It's helpful to take pictures and videos of the accident, capturing all vehicles involved in the crash and their positions. You can use your smartphone to take these photos. Also, consider making voice notes or write-ups describing the incident so that you can refer to these media later. Adding witnesses' accounts is a plus, but remember to get their contact details. It's helpful to have a copy of the police report, as you'll need one when processing your claim. Proceed to share contact and insurance information with the other driver, and note the badge number and name of the responding officers.

  6. KEEP ON YOUR SAFETY GEAR You shouldn't remove your safety gear after a motorcycle accident. Remember the adrenaline info from the previous section? Yes, the body uses this hormone to mask pain. There's a chance that you're experiencing such a situation, and removing your safety gear might aggravate the injury. So, it's best not to take this risk. Consider waiting for first responders to arrive at the scene before removing them. This way, you can get the medical assistance you need should removing your gear exacerbate any injury.

  7. GET MEDICAL CARE IMMEDIATELY AFTER AN ACCIDENT, EVEN MINOR ONES, IT'S BEST TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION TO CHECK FOR POSSIBLE INJURIES. CONSIDER TAKING THIS STEP IRRESPECTIVE OF HOW GREAT YOU FEEL, AS SOME INJURIES CAN REMAIN ASYMPTOMATIC FOR DAYS OR MONTHS AFTER HURTING YOURSELF. ALSO, A MEDICAL EXAMINATION PROVIDES YOU WITH A REPORT INDICATING YOUR INJURIES AND ATTESTING TO YOUR CLAIM.

  8. Phone (717) 394-3004 Address Contact Us 2168 Embassy Drive, Lancaster, PA 17603 Website georgelislaw.com/

  9. Thank you!

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