After being involved in a bicycle accident, you should immediately take the following steps at the scene to protect yourself, your claims and your legal rights:



(1)Get the personal information of the parties involved in the collision to include their names, contact numbers, addresses, driver’s license and insurance information;

(2)Get the names and contact numbers of the witnesses; and

(3)Take photos of the vehicles involved, the injuries suffered by the parties as well as the surroundings to include the road where the accident happened and traffic light and signs if any.

At the scene of the accident, do not admit fault for the accident to anyone. Do not also sign anything regarding any statement that anybody involved in the accident might want you to sign or any agreement or comprise they want you to accept at the onset.

Following the bicycle accident, do not forget the following:

(1)Secure the services of a lawyer to protect your rights and help you with your claims;

(2)See a healthcare provider immediately for evaluation and treatments. Do not forget to secure copies of medical reports and medical billings which the lawyers will need to show proof of the seriousness of your injuries and the amount necessary to compensate your medical bills and maybe future treatments;

(3)Get a certification from your employer, if you are gainfully employed, for the days you were not able to report for work due to your need to go on treatments. This certification is necessary for your claim of loss of earnings;

(4)Get an estimate of your bicycle’s damage, lawyers need these estimates to negotiate your claims;

(5)Secure a copy of the police report from the officer who responded at the scene of the incident. The police report will greatly help you in shedding light as to what actually transpired and who is assumed to be at fault; and

(6)Get statements from witnesses.

By following the above reminders, you will be assured that your legal rights are protected and you will get a reasonable settlement on your claims. Remember, don’t be a victim twice. It is bad enough that you figured in an accident. Don’t make it worse by failing to protect your legal rights and preserve any evidence to prove your innocence and your chance to claim from the negligent parties.