Post-Motorcycle Accident Tips for Maximum Recovery

Did you know that there are things that you can do after you have been injured in a Tennessee motorcycle accident which can actually increase your chances of obtaining the financial recovery that you deserve? While some of the factors which will contribute to the outcome of your motorcycle accident case are out of your control, there are things that you can do to tip the scales of justice in your favor.

The first and most important thing that you can do affects not only your financial recovery from your motorcycle accident, but your physical recovery as well. Seek medical attention immediately after you have been in a motorcycle accident, even if you do not feel any pain. You have a higher chance of making a full physical recovery from an injury if that injury is discovered soon after it occurs. Also, some types of injuries may not cause accident victims any pain until weeks after they occur. Some of these injuries, such as brain injuries, can be very serious and the victim’s life may be in jeopardy by the time that symptoms are apparent. When you see a doctor after a motorcycle accident, your injuries will be described in your medical records. These medical records will be updated as you continue your treatment, with information about how your healing is progressing, what other treatments you may need, and even how long your physical recovery is likely to take. This documentation is useful in supporting your claim for damages, as it provides evidence of the extent of your injuries.

In addition to getting prompt medical attention, you can also collect valuable information about your motorcycle accident from a variety of sources. Things like witness contact information and statements, photos and diagrams of the accident scene, notes regarding any absences from work that have occurred as a result of your injuries, and receipts for any medical care, supplies, vehicle repairs, alternative transportation, or other things that you have paid for can help your attorney to create a complete picture of what happened during the accident, and what the full amount of your damages is. Keep any information that you find organized in a file folder or notebook.

A third thing that you can do to increase the chances of a successful motorcycle accident case is to share as little information as possible with as few people as possible. There are two exceptions to this rule, and they are your doctor and your lawyer. Your doctor needs as much information as you can provide them with in order to help you get all of the treatment that you need, and they will use the information that you share with them for that purpose. Your attorney needs as much information as possible so that he or she can prepare a successful case and defend against any possible arguments that the opposing parties may try to make regarding the amount or merit of your claim.

If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, the knowledgeable and experienced Tennessee motorcycle accident attorneys at Bailey & Greer, PLLC want to help you recover financially from your loss. We will take care of the details of your motorcycle accident case while you focus on your physical well-being and recovery. To learn more, call us at 901-680-9777 to schedule a time to discuss your case.  At Bailey & Greer, PLLC, we are small enough to care, big enough to fight, and experienced enough to win.

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