Hitting the open road on your motorcycle can be a wonderful way to blow off steam after a stressful day. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents happen all the time in California, which can leave the rider injured and the bike badly damaged. If you become the victim of a motorcycle accident, there are a few things you should do right away. While investing in protective riding apparel and having motorcycle insurance can help you in the event of an accident, let’s look at a few steps you should take after a crash occurs.
Access The Damage 
The very first thing you should do after a wreck (assuming you are in the health to do so) is to take a deep breath and assess the damage. You’ll probably have a high level of adrenaline flowing through your body at the time, so take your time looking over your body and bike for any damages.
Record Accident Details
Once you’ve carefully evaluated the situation, it’s time to start recording details of the accident. If your phone has made it through the crash unscathed, record some details by noting:
- The date and time of the accident
- Any injuries to your body and damages to your motorcycle
- Information of every party involved in the crash
- Photos of skid marks or damages
- Visual obstructions
Contact Emergency Services & An Accident Attorney
Contact the proper authorities or call 911 to let them know about the accident. You’ll also want to reach out to your insurance company to let them know the same information. Once the police arrive to your location, they will fill out the necessary paperwork needed later for your claim.
If the accident occured due to negligence of another party, you may be owed compensation for your injuries. Reach out to an accident attorney right away to discuss your claim. If you live in San Bernardino, call the lawyers at Westphal Law Group to learn more about your next steps.