Bicycle Accident Lawyer in Passaic, New Jersey
What to do if you are the victim in a Bicycle Accident:
- 1. Stop . . . do not leave the scene of the accident
- (a) DIRECT OTHER TRAFFIC around the accident.
- (b) HELP THE INJURED but dont move them unless absolutely necessary.
- (c) CALL THE POLICE, tell them where the accident occurred and ask for medical help if needed.
- 2. Get names, addresses, and license numbers of all drivers involved.
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- 3. Get description and registration number and insurance information of all cars involved.
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License Plate Number _____________________________
Registration # __________________________________
Make ___________ Year ___________
Damage _______________________________________
Insurance Company _______________________________
Insurance Policy Number ___________________________
- 4. Get names and addresses of all witnesses (other than passengers)
Name ________________________________________
Address _______________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
Name ________________________________________
Address _______________________________________
Phone ________________________________________
- 5. Police Officers
Department _____________________________________
Officer _________________________________________
Badge No. _______________________________________
Officer. _________________________________________
Badge No. _______________________________________
- 6. Accident Information
Date/Time _______________________________________
Location ________________________________________
No. of vehicles involved ______________________________
Weather ________________________________________
Road conditions ____________________________________
Damage _________________________________________
Speed of the other car_________________________________
- 7. Summary of accident
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- 8. Diagram of accident
- 9. Make sure no one is injured. If anyone is injured call an ambulance. If you have any reason to suspect you were injured in the accident, see a physician promptly. Youll want it on record that you sought treatment right away – not in a week or so .
- 10. Witnesses will be a tremendous help to you in any subsequent court action, if there is any question of liability involved. Get the names and addresses of as many witnesses as possible. If they refuse to identify themselves, jot down the license plate numbers of the their automobiles. Do not discuss the accident with the witnesses. Do not give the witnesses to anyone but the police, your attorney or your insurance company.
- 11. Do not assign or accept blame for the accident.
- The scene of the accident is not the place to determine fault. Discuss the accident only with the police, your attorney and with representatives of your insurance company. Give the other party only your drivers license number, registration number and insurance information.
- Be cooperative with the police.
- 12. Seek medical attention.
- 13. Speak with your Doctor or Chiropractor
- 14. Call your insurance company to report the accident.
Additionally:
- DO NOT discuss your case with anyone except your doctors and attorney.
- DO NOT make any statements or give out any information.
- DO NOT sign any statements, reports, forms or papers of any kinds.
- DO NOT appear at police or other hearings without first consulting with your attorney. INFORM YOUR ATTORNEY PROMPTLY of any notice, request or summons to appear at any hearings.
- Refer to your attorney anyone who asks you to sign anything or to make any statement or report or who seeks information concerning your case.
- Direct your doctor and other treatment providers not to furnish or disclose any information concerning your case to any entity other than your insurance company without YOU AND YOUR ATTORNEYS WRITTEN PERMISSION.
- You may have insurance coverages such as Blue Cross, Blue Shield or Major Medical which require prompt attention. However, be sure to have your treatment providers send bills immediately to all of your insurance companies.
- Notify your attorney promptly of any new developments. Small things may be important. Keep your attorney informed.
- Maintain accurate records of all information and data pertaining to your case.
- If you or any witnesses should move, be sure to notify your attorney of the new address.