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Motorcycle accidents often result in serious injuries. Due to their relative lack of protection, those involved in motorcycle accidents tend to fare far worse than those who suffer injuries in passenger vehicle accidents. Fortunately, motorcyclists are often eligible for financial compensation following an accident. Typically, insurance covers all or some of an injured rider’s damages stemming from an accident. However, the insurance claim process can be difficult to navigate, especially when dealing with the effects of one or more serious injuries. In this article, we discuss dealing with insurance companies after a motorcycle accident in New York.
Contacting the Insurance Company
Following a motorcycle accident in New York, you should notify your insurance company immediately. There are several reasons for this. For one, most insurance policies require notification of any accident within a certain timeframe. In addition, if you wish to obtain compensation from the insurance company through an insurance claim, you first must notify the company of the incident.
However, navigating the insurance claim process can be difficult. Therefore, before you contact your insurance company, you should seek the guidance of an experienced Long Island motorcycle accident attorney.
Communicating with the Insurance Company
Unfortunately, insurance companies often go out of their way to pay out as little money as possible following an accident. Therefore, to improve your odds of a successful outcome in your case, you must ensure that you don’t provide your insurance company with any information to use against you. In other words, what you say (and don’t say) to the insurance company following a motorcycle accident can make or break your claim. Below are some tips for communicating with the insurance company after a motorcycle accident.
Don’t:
- Admit fault for the accident
- Give an opinion on who you believe is responsible for the accident
- Give an opinion on what caused the accident
- Discuss what you did before and after the accident
- Discuss your injuries
- Provide specific details about the accident
- Agree to be recorded
- Accept a settlement
- Sign any documentation
Do:
- Confirm who you are and provide basic contact information
- Verify the insurance adjuster’s contact information
- Provide information included in the accident report
- Have the insurance company contact your attorney
The Bottom Line
After a motorcycle accident, the insurance company will do everything it can to prevent you from obtaining compensation for your injuries. However, with an experienced lawyer on your side, you greatly increase your odds of a successful outcome in your motorcycle accident claim.
Long Island Motorcycle Accident Attorney
If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident in New York, you should contact an experienced Long Island motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible. At Dell & Dean, PLLC, we understand how difficult it can be to deal with the aftermath of a serious accident. Therefore, when you come to us for help, our experienced Long Island motorcycle accident attorneys will work diligently to obtain financial compensation on your behalf. Please contact us to arrange a consultation with an experienced New York motorcycle accident attorney.
