10/31/2026
What should you do after a motorcycle crash? Here's a checklist to keep in mind if it ever happens to you or someone you ride with.
👉🏽 Get to safety and call 911. Move out of traffic if you can, and ask for police and medical help.
👉🏽 Get checked out, even if you feel fine. Adrenaline can hide injuries, and some serious ones don't show up for hours or days. A medical record also ties your injuries to the crash.
👉🏽 Document everything. Take photos of the scene, the vehicles, the road, and your injuries. Get names and phone numbers for the other driver and any witnesses.
👉🏽 Keep your gear. Don't repair or throw away your helmet, jacket, or bike until your attorney has seen them. They can be important evidence.
👉🏽 Be careful what you say. Don't admit fault, and don't give the other driver's insurance company a recorded statement before talking to an attorney.
👉🏽 Stay off social media. A post or photo about the crash or your recovery can be taken out of context later.
👉🏽 Talk to an attorney early on. In Georgia, most personal injury claims must be filed within two years (O.C.G.A. § 9-3-33), and evidence is easiest to preserve right after a crash.
