- June 14, 2025
- Attorney David Mann
- Motorcycle Accident
You’re riding your motorcycle, enjoying the open road, when suddenly a collision occurs. The impact sends a shockwave through your body, and you find yourself on the ground. Your first thought is, “Thank goodness, I’m alive.”
Motorcycle accidents can be devastating, leaving riders with serious injuries and complex legal challenges. In the aftermath of a crash in Georgia, your actions within the first few moments and hours can significantly impact your recovery and legal rights.
This comprehensive guide outlines what to do immediately after a motorcycle accident in Georgia.
Secure Your Safety and Assess Injuries
First and foremost, assess your own injuries. If you are conscious and able to move, try to relocate yourself and your motorcycle to a safe area away from oncoming traffic. If you suspect any severe injuries, particularly to your spine or head, remain still and wait for emergency responders. Do not attempt to move.
Contact Emergency Services Promptly
Regardless of the perceived severity of the accident, call 911. This will ensure that law enforcement and medical personnel are dispatched to the scene. You should provide the 911 operator with accurate details, including the location, the number of individuals involved, and the nature of any injuries. Also, you should accept medical evaluation from paramedics, even if you feel relatively uninjured. Adrenaline can mask pain, and some injuries, such as concussions, can have delayed symptoms.
Document the Scene
After a motorcycle accident in Georgia, you should ensure that a police report is filed. This report contains vital information for insurance claims and potential legal proceedings. Always ask for a copy of the report.
You should also exchange essential information with all involved parties, including full names and contact details, driver’s license numbers, insurance company names and policy numbers, and vehicle registration information. Do not discuss details about the accident, such as whose fault it was or what you were doing right before the accident.
Another important step is to gather contact information from any witnesses. Their accounts can provide valuable insights into the accident.
Since most of us have smart phones on us at all times, use yours to document the accident scene. You should take pictures and videos of:
- Damage to all vehicles
- The position of vehicles after the crash
- Road conditions
- Visible injuries
- Road hazards.
- Weather conditions.
Seek Medical Attention
Even if you don’t think it necessary, consult a physician right away or go to the nearest hospital for treatment. Make sure to explain to the doctor that you were in a motorcycle accident.
You may feel fine, but certain injuries, like whiplash or internal bleeding, may not manifest right away. You may start to feel symptoms a few weeks after the accident. If you did not seek medical attention immediately and later decide to file a claim, the insurance company may use the delay against you.
Always keep detailed records of all of your medical appointments, treatments, and out-of-pocket expenses. These are essential for insurance claims and possible lawsuits against the other driver. We always suggest keeping a diary of your physical and emotional condition and any new injuries that may have manifested.
Notify Your Insurance Company
Many insurance policies dictate that you must contact them as soon as possible after an accident. Not doing so could have a negative effect on your insurance claim. You should tell them about the accident, but do not make any statements that could jeopardize your claim. Don’t tell them that you think the accident was your fault or say anything that can be used against you during settlement negotiations.
As with all of the other steps, keep records of all communications with your insurance company, including dates, times, and the names of individuals you spoke with.
How a Georgia Motorcycle Accident Attorney Can Help
You shouldn’t have to fight with the insurance companies on your own. An experienced lawyer will know the complex personal injury laws in place in Georgia. You should be concentrating on recovering from your injuries, not dealing with the legal issues surrounding your case. A knowledgeable Georgia motorcycle attorney can:
- Look over your medical records and provide an estimate of possible compensation due to your injuries
- Speak with first responders and eyewitnesses and obtain signed affidavits about what they saw at the accident scene
- Speak to expert witnesses, like an accident reconstructionists or medical specialists who can provide an opinion on certain aspects of the accident and your injuries
- Negotiate with the insurance companies and come to a fair settlement for your motorcycle accident injuries
- File a lawsuit in a court of law if a fair settlement can’t be reached.
It is important to note that Georgia follows a modified comparative injury law. This means that even if you are somewhat at fault for the accident, you still could get compensation for your injuries, if you are not deemed to be more than 49% at fault. The less at fault you are, the less your compensation will be reduced.
We hope this blog post helped you understand what to do immediately after a motorcycle accident in Georgia. Following these steps will put you on the right path with your claim.
Call the Georgia Motorcycle Accident Lawyers at the Mann Law Firm Today to Set Up a Consultation
We are personal injury lawyers, and we have been helping clients with their personal injury claims for over 30 years. We know how to deal with tightfisted insurance companies who will try to delay or deny claims. In fact, David Mann used to work as in-house defense counsel for a large insurance company, so he has the inside scoop on the tactics they use to deny claims. At the Mann Law Firm, we truly care about our clients. We work on a contingency basis, which means we don’t get paid unless you collect compensation for your injuries, so call us today at (478) 707-2042 to set up an appointment with one of our lawyers.
Attorney David Mann
Before leading his own firm, Mann served for several years as in-house defense counsel for a large insurance company, which gives him unique insight into how insurance companies work. He uses this critical knowledge as an advantage for his clients. He is a tough negotiator and litigator, and he is exceptionally strategic in building cases on behalf of personal injury victims.
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