Steps toTake After a Bicycle Accident

For bicycle accident involving vehicles, there are a number of steps you need to take to ensure everything with your claims goes as smoothly as possible:

For your medical problems, see a doctor as soon as possible. Often times, the injury from a bicycle accident can be underestimated. You may feel fine now, but some injuries, particularly neck, back and head injuries, can become quite painful and debilitating in the long term and these injuries manifest themselves days after the original accident.

Get as much information about your accident or make sure those at the scene are doing so. Key items include the names, numbers and addresses of all people involved, including witnesses. You also need to keep track of insurance information and the reporting process. Make copies. This evidence will be helpful in the course of the investigation and prosecution of your claim.

Please do not talk to anyone about your accident other than law enforcement personnel. Anything you say to any insurance company representative or investigator will be taped and can make it harder for you to settle your claim. Do not sign anything, particularly any release form, without seeking legal advice first.