A motorcycle wreck can be a terrifying experience, but the trauma of this event can often pale in comparison to what awaits in the weeks ahead. Victims often experience considerable pain and suffering, are burdened with medical expenses and out-of-pocket costs, and must contend with new and debilitating injuries.

Meeting with a personal injury attorney can help provide reliable guidance during this challenging time of your life. Not only can a lawyer assess your situation to determine your next best steps, but a lawyer can also prepare your personal injury claim and likely answer many of your time-sensitive, pressing questions.

To get the most out of your first meeting with a motorcycle accident attorney, it is best to prepare some questions, know what information you would like to obtain, and have helpful documentation with you.  Here are a few steps you should take in the days before your initial consultation:

Document the Incident in Writing

Document everything you can remember for use by your attorney(s).  This can include handwritten notes, photographs on your cellphone, or digital notes on your phone.  Describe what happened, document contact information for any witnesses, and record notes about your initial medical treatment, if any.  This will help you and your attorney present your case when memories fade over time. Avoid speculating about things you are unsure about; just document the facts and circumstances surrounding your accident.

Preserve Evidence

While your legal team will probably conduct their own investigation into the accident, you can assist them by bringing along any proof you have collected on your own. Such evidence might include:

• Dashcam Videos.
• Surveillance Camera Footage.
• Copies of Any Official Incident Report.
• Your Medical Records.
• Eyewitness Statements,
• Personal Injury Journals.
• Your Auto and Health Insurance information.

If you were in a motorcycle accident, you may also want to preserve and bring with you any evidence of protective gear you were wearing during the crash, such as your helmet, pads, jacket, reflective clothing, boots, etc.  This may help reconstruct the collision and counter any defense argument that you were comparatively at fault.

Track Your Damages Carefully

To recover compensation in a motorcycle accident claim, you will have to provide proof of the damages you incurred. Such evidence might include receipts for repairs, invoices for medical treatment, or estimates for home modifications. Keep in mind that these losses are often just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the range of damages you might be able to include in your claim.

For instance, if you suffered an injury that prevents you from returning to work, you may be able to recover compensation for loss of future earnings. Alternatively, if your injuries caused you considerable pain and suffering, you might have grounds to seek compensation for these non-economic damages.

Prepare a List of Questions

The initial consultation is not just a chance for your attorney to evaluate your claim. You will also have an opportunity to ask questions which might help you decide whether your claim is worth pursuing, which attorney might be right for you, and what to expect if you pursue a personal injury claim. Examples of some of questions you might want to ask can include:

• Have you handled cases similar to mine in the past?
• Have you taken any claims to court and won?
• What do you think is the most likely outcome for my case?
• Will you bring in any expert witnesses to assist with my claim?
• Will I have a direct line to either you or my legal team?
• How quickly will you respond to my calls?

Speak to a Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Miami Today

If you are planning to file a personal injury claim after a motorcycle wreck, turn to the legal team at Viñas & DeLuca, PLLC. We have decades of collective experience representing injured bikers, arming us with the knowledge, skills, and resources necessary to provide aggressive representation at every stage of the claims process. Dial (305) 372-3650 or jump to our contact page HERE to request a free case review with a Florida motorcycle accident attorney.