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However, the chances are that the majority of motorbike drivers will have at least a minor crash, which is why it\u2019s important to...","datePublished":"2023-11-29","dateModified":"2025-02-25","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/blog\/author\/mamajustice\/#Person","name":"Mama Justice - MW Law Firm","url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/blog\/author\/mamajustice\/","identifier":6,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e447862997b79ed22fd71bb87a11629345f26dae1c12efb64a217ade91b0f64b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/e447862997b79ed22fd71bb87a11629345f26dae1c12efb64a217ade91b0f64b?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Mama Justice - MW Law Firm","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mama-Justice-Logo-Desktop.png","url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Mama-Justice-Logo-Desktop.png","width":600,"height":60}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/meet-the-mama-justice-team.jpg","url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/meet-the-mama-justice-team.jpg","width":333,"height":209},"url":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-motorcycle-is-hit-by-a-car\/","about":["Motorcycle Accidents"],"wordCount":551,"articleBody":"If you ride a motorbike, you\u2019ll understand the innate fear of being struck by another motorist. After all, you\u2019ve got nothing but protective clothing keeping you from being severely injured or killed. However, the chances are that the majority of motorbike drivers will have at least a minor crash, which is why it\u2019s important to understand what to do in the aftermath.Immediately After the CrashThe very first thing you need to do after a\u00a0car hits your motorbike\u00a0is to make sure you\u2019re safe, assess for immediate dangers, and then make sure you\u2019ve got all of your limbs intact. Then, if you\u2019re able to do so, you need to make your way to a safe location \u2013 preferably off the road.Now that you\u2019re in a safer place to gather your thoughts, it\u2019s time to think deeply about whether anything on your body hurts. Regardless of your answer to that question, be sure to get checked over by a medical professional and keep any records.Contacting the PoliceAs soon as it\u2019s safe to do so, you need to contact the police and wait for them to arrive. The driver of the other vehicle could be\u00a0under the influence, have stolen the car, have a ban, or have no insurance. It\u2019s the police\u2019s responsibility to determine if any criminal activity is in play, and to investigate the likely cause.While You\u2019re WaitingBefore we get started, it\u2019s important to note that you should never move your motorbike \u2013 under any circumstances \u2013 no matter how tempting it might be to take it out of harm\u2019s way.You may be waiting some time for the police to attend, so use this time to do something useful. For example, you should take plenty of clear photos and videos of the scene, which may come in handy when it comes to putting in a compensation claim. If there are any potential witnesses nearby, you should spend time gathering their contact details as well \u2013 you may need to hand these over to your insurance company or a lawyer.Once the police have arrived, communicate all details with them and be sure to get an incident number \u2013 you will need this.Notifying Your Insurance CompanyRegardless of who the liable party is, you must call your insurance provider as soon as possible after the accident. Doing this will give you the upper hand because it prevents any other party from denying the claim took place or there was any fault.If you believe you may have played a part in causing the accident, you must avoid saying this verbally. As soon as admission has been made, it can never be taken back \u2013\u00a0leave the free discussion for your lawyers.Seeking Legal SupportIf you\u2019ve been in a motorbike\u00a0accident,\u00a0you\u2019re most likely seeking to claim compensation. If this is the case, you\u2019ll need to have an excellent motorbike accident lawyer on your team, and we can provide just that.We have four main offices:Tupelo office: 2005 West Main St. Tupelo, MS 38801Oxford office: 406 Galleria Drive, Suite 7, Oxford, MS 38655Jackson office: 5548 I-55 Suite A, Jackson, MS 39211Memphis office: 500 Poplar Ave, Suite 2700, Memphis, TN 38137Contact now for a free consultation on\u00a0(883) 626-2587."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"What To Do If Your Motorcycle is Hit by a Car","item":"https:\/\/www.mamajustice.com\/blog\/what-to-do-if-your-motorcycle-is-hit-by-a-car\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]