Motorcycle Accident, Man Airlifted to Kalamazoo

Yesterday afternoon, in Battle Creek, Michigan, a motorcycle and a van were involved in a severe accident. The man driving the motorcycle was airlifted to Borgess Medical Center in Kalamazoo. His injuries are severe. The crash is still under investigation.

It has yet to be released whether or not the motorcycle driver was wearing his helmet.

Goodwin & Scieszka would like to offer our condolences to anyone affected by this terrible accident.

If you’ve been injured in any type of Michigan motorcycle accident, then Goodwin & Scieszka is your Southfield, Michigan, motorcycle injury law firm. Follow the steps below to ensure that your recovery is maximized:

Relocate Persons

The last thing you want to do in the event of an accident is cause any further accidents. If you are not in need of immediate medical attention, move everyone you can to a point of safety using your best judgment. Do not attempt to move a victim forcibly if their injuries prevent relocation.

Call 911 and the Police

Once situated in a safe place, dial 911 immediately for an emergency response team to be dispatched. Remember that not all injuries are visible. Victims commonly experience internal injuries while in shock from a traumatic event, often masking the symptoms. Do not assume that everyone is all right based on appearances.

Gather Information

Be thorough in gathering information for all persons involved in the accident. This includes driver’s license, vehicle registration, insurance provider and policy number, as well as license plate numbers.

Identify Witnesses

Gather the personal information of any witnesses to the motorcycle accident. In addition, secure written statements detailing everything they observed.

Notes and Pictures

Be assertive in gathering information. Details can be forgotten or mixed up the longer you wait to recall what happened. Take pictures of the motorcycle accident site. Be mindful of the aspects which will be altered or disappear once response teams arrive. Write down the details leading up to, and ultimately resulting in, the motorcycle accident. Note the weather and road conditions, location of the accident, and the positioning of vehicles.

Making Statements

The accident should only be discussed with the police assigned to investigate the scene. Never admit liability, even when speaking to the officer. Stick to the facts and let the investigative team do their work.

Remember to get the officer’s business card and incident number for obtaining copies of all accident-related reports.

Do not resist if you are arrested and taken into custody. Refrain from giving any statements until you have contacted a Michigan motorcycle accident lawyer who will direct you on the appropriate actions to take.

Notify Insurance Company

After speaking with an attorney, contact your insurance company. They hold the right to deny your accident claim if too long of a period has passed so notify them in a timely fashion. Be sure to document the notification.

Our personal injury lawyers at the Law Offices of Goodwin & Scieszka are well-versed in injury law, like slip and fall accident claims.  Call our firm today and get the recovery that you deserve.