What’s the First Thing to Do After a Bike Accident?

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“Traffic is what it is in California and the amount of vehicles has not really decreased. So there is a high volume of auto-bicycle accidents.”

What’s the first thing to do after a bike accident that causes a serious injury? Can your auto insurance policy help out if you’re injured while cycling?

Alex Tofer is an injury lawyer and the founding president of Tofer and Associates, PLC based in Beverly Hills, California. In this video, he explains what you should do after a cycling crash, including who to call and what type of evidence to gather.

To learn more, contact the attorney directly by calling 888-981-5607 or by submitting a contact form on this page. There is no charge for the consultation, and you never owe any out-of-pocket attorney fees.

Key Takeaways From Alex Tofer:

Bicycle riders are not protected by the bulky body of a passenger vehicle. This means that most accidents between cars and bikes result in severe and even catastrophic injuries for the rider. With many commuters now riding their bicycles to work, the volume of riders on the road has increased, and with that, so have the bike accidents. Another common cause of bicycle accidents are defects in the road that cause bikers to lose control of the bike.

Immediately after a bike accident, move to a safe location and call 9-1-1.

Due to the relative size of a bicycle and human body, the likelihood of being struck by a vehicle after a bicycle crash is alarmingly high. It can be difficult to impossible for drivers to see a biker if they have fallen to the ground, so it is important to move out of the way of traffic and any other potential hazards that could cause further injury. Call 9-1-1 first to ensure that paramedics will attend the scene, and also to ensure that law enforcement will be able to identify the cause of the accident in an official report, which can help prove your case later on if you choose to seek legal recourse.

Have a paramedic check out your condition.

Head injuries are common in bike accidents, but might not be immediately visible. This is why it is important to seek professional medical care as soon as possible. Even if someone doesn’t feel an injury immediately after an accident, an injury might begin to be felt days or even weeks after one of these accidents. Seeking medical attention also ensures that an official record exists discussing the presence and severity of an accident victim’s injury, which can be valuable evidence to present to an insurance company or in a potential personal injury claim.

Treat a bike accident the same as any other accident.

Immediately after a bike accident, it’s a good idea to take pictures of the car and the bicycle involved. Information to gather at the scene should include the license plate number and contact information of any drivers involved, as well as the contact information of any witnesses to the accident.

If a bicycle accident occurred due to defects in a roadway or sidewalk, take a picture of the defect next to something like a coin or another item with a standardized size. Law enforcement will also collect evidence at the scene, but it’s a good idea to collect your own as well so you do not have to depend solely upon a police report.

Contact an attorney as soon as possible.

If you are hit by a car while on a bicycle, your car insurance might be able to cover your damages. Bicycle accident attorneys are well-versed in handling these cases and can advise an injured bicyclist on how to check if their car insurance covers them in case of a bicycle accident with another party lacking insurance. Most of the attorneys that handle these cases work on a contingency fee basis, which means you won’t have to pay a penny unless they win your case. These attorneys know what evidence to look for and how to present it in order to offer you the best chance at fair compensation for your damages.

To learn more, contact Alex Tofer directly by calling 888-981-5607 or by submitting a contact form on this page. There is no charge for the consultation, and you never owe any out-of-pocket attorney fees.

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