LET RICK ANSWER YOUR MOTORCYCLE WRECK QUESTIONS

• What should I do after a motorcycle wreck?

  First, seek medical attention immediately for your injuries. If you went down on a bike, don't try to tough it out. If you can, call police, take photos, get witness names, and don't let anyone rush you into giving a statement. If you were hurt in a motorcycle wreck, hit the button, and let us review it for free.

• What if the driver says they didn't see me?

  I hear that all the time. 'I didn't see the bike.' But not seeing a motorcycle doesn't make it okay. Drivers are supposed to look out for bikes. We'll look at what really happened—right of way, witness statements, photos, whether the driver was distracted. Riders get blamed unfairly a lot. If a driver hit you and says they didn't see you, hit the button, and let's review it for free.

• Why are motorcycle cases different from car cases?

  Motorcycle wrecks are different because riders often take the full impact. There's no steel frame around you. Injuries can be more serious. And riders sometimes get judged unfairly, like people assume the bike was speeding or reckless. I don't like that. It's not fair. If you were hurt on a motorcycle, don't let the insurance company write the story. Hit the button, tell us what happened, and we'll review it for free.

• What if the insurance company blames me because I was on a motorcycle?

  That happens more than it should. Sometimes insurance companies act like the rider must have done something wrong just because they were on a bike. I don't buy that. Being on a motorcycle doesn't mean you caused the wreck. Let's look at the facts. If the insurance company is trying to blame you, don't just accept that. Hit the button, tell us what happened and let us review it for free.

• How do I know if my motorcycle wreck case is worth anything?

  People ask me that all the time. It depends on what happened and how you were hurt. Did you need treatment? Did you miss work? Are you still in pain? Motorcycle cases can be serious, and too often the insurance company tries to downplay it. You don't have to figure it out alone. Hit the button, tell us what happened, and let us review it for free.

• What if I was a passenger and my driver caused the wreck?

  If you were a passenger, don't assume you don't have a claim just because the motorcycle operator may have caused it. Passengers weren't in control. You may still have rights against one or more insurance policies. If you were hurt as a passenger, hit the button and let us review it for free.

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