Get appropriate medical care
Serious symptoms, head injury, breathing problems, uncontrolled bleeding, weakness, numbness, or significant pain may require emergency evaluation. Follow treating-provider instructions and keep the resulting records.
Austin Metro · Motorcycle accident resource
What Should You Do After a Motorcycle Accident in the Austin Metro Area?
The hours and days after a motorcycle crash can affect both health and the quality of the available evidence. This checklist focuses on practical documentation rather than predicting fault or case value.
Document the crash location
When safe, preserve photographs or video of the roadway, intersection, traffic controls, debris, vehicle positions, motorcycle damage, helmet and gear, and any visible injuries.
Identify witnesses and video
Collect witness contact information and note nearby businesses, homes, traffic cameras, dashcams, or other possible video sources.
Keep the motorcycle and gear evidence
Avoid unnecessary alteration or disposal of the motorcycle, helmet, or damaged gear before they are adequately documented when a serious claim may exist.
Organize medical and wage records
Create a treatment timeline and keep imaging, referrals, bills, EOBs, prescriptions, work restrictions, pay records, and documentation of missed work.
Collect insurance documents
Keep the other driver's information and your declarations page, claim correspondence, coverage letters, and UM/UIM information for review.
Use a claim-value tool carefully
A preliminary calculator can help organize reported factors but cannot replace medical care, legal advice, a coverage analysis, or an investigation of fault.
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