Motorcycle accidents can be extremely stressful but by following these steps you can avoid some of the serious mistakes that most individuals will make.

First and foremost, if necessary, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Make sure that all parties involved in the incident get the medical attention that they need at the scene of the accident. This should always be your first priority as motorcycle accidents tend to cause serious injuries to those involved including spinal cord injuries, head, neck and back injuries, as well as serious cuts and lacerations.

Second, make sure to stay at the scene of the accident. Before leaving the scene of the accident, be sure to exchange contact information with all parties involved and call the police so that they can physically come to the scene and file an official accident report. By leaving the scene of the accident before completing these tasks you can run the risk of getting charged with criminal charges.

Third, be sure to keep any comments to a minimum. By making comments without understanding all of the facts of the accident you may be wrongfully claiming fault for the accident and these comments this will most definitely work against you in the future.

Fourth, at the scene be sure to gather at minimum the following information from all parties involved:

• Full Name
• Home Address
• Telephone number
• Email address
• Insurance company
• License plate number
• Driver's license number

It is also useful to gather the contact information from people who may have stopped to help at the scene. By doing so you can contact them later to be a witness should a lawsuit arise. It is also beneficial to take pictures at the scene of the accident specifically any vehicle damage as well as any injuries sustained.

Fifth, following the accident, be sure to keep records of any expenses that occur as a result of the accident including but not limited to doctor visits, medications, and motorcycle repair.

Lastly, be sure to contact an accident lawyer who can deal with the complexities that often come with these types of cases.