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Quiz: Do You Know What to Do After a California Motorcycle Accident?

If you ride a motorcycle, whether daily or once in a while, it is essential that you know exactly what to do in the event you are involved in a motorcycle accident. It is common for riders to think they know what to do but to actually make mistakes. Keep reading to see if you can pass this quiz.

If you have suffered a serious injury in a motorcycle accident, contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free legal consultation.

True or False: If You Notice Any Injury You Should Have It Checked Out by Medical Professionals

The answer is true – but it is far from the whole truth. Yes, if you notice that you are injured, you should have the injury checked out. However, even if you feel as though you got off lucky and have nothing but a few scrapes and scratches, you could have an invisible injury that is life-threatening. You should always see a doctor after a motorcycle accident, whether you feel you were injured or not.

True or False: You Do Not Have to File a Police Report if Both Parties Have Insurance and Agree on Who is at Fault

False. California law holds that if there was any injury in an accident and/or property damage of more than $950, then you are required to file a police report. If there are injuries, you should call 911 to bring emergency services to the scene of the accident.

If there are no injuries, or they are not serious enough to warrant an ambulance, you can call the non-emergency number for the police station to find out if the police need to come to the scene. If they do not, then you can file a report at the station within a few days of the accident.

True or False: You Should Not Move Any of the Vehicles Until the Police Arrive

It depends. If the vehicles are safe to move, then you can move them to the side of the road away from the traffic. If there is any oil, gas, or other sign of leaking, then you should not move the vehicles. If you are not able to move the vehicles out of the way of traffic, then you should at least move out of danger’s way.

True or False: A Passenger in a Driver’s Car Cannot Testify Against Them

False. Any witness to the accident should give a statement. They will eventually be required to say what happened under oath. Some people worry that if a driver’s friend was the passenger, then they are likely to skew the story in favor of their friend. This is something that your attorney can bring up if the case gets to court, but it will not likely prevent the judge from allowing the witness’s testimony.

To receive a free legal consultation, contact Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707.