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Motorcycle and Trike Riders Have the Same Protections as Georgia Drivers
Motorcycles and other street legal open air three wheeled vehicles like the Polaris Slingshot and Harley-Davidson trike motorcycles have the same protection on Atlanta roads as regular closed cabin vehicles like cars and trucks. However, motorcycle and trike riders are required to wear helmets if their cab is not enclosed under Georgia law O.C.G.A. 40-6-315.
Georgia drivers have the same responsibilities and requirements to look out for you riding your bike or trike as they do other drivers. Accidents do happen, and when they do everything is amplified. Based on the nature of the vehicle you are riding, the property damage will often be more severe. Injuries will be more serious as bikes and trikes don’t have the protection of closed cab vehicles. There is the potential for longer time away from work, greater mental and emotional stress, and longer pain and suffering.
What to Do if You are Involved in an Atlanta Bike or Trike Accident
Evaluate the accident scene for injuries and call the Police and EMS personnel as quickly as possible
Make contact with other parties involved in the accident and exchange your name, address, phone number, and insurance information
Seek medical treatment as quickly as possible for any pain you are feeling
Document the day the accident occurred to the best of your ability from the time you woke up until you went to bed, being as detailed as possible.
Keep a journal of the pain you are experiencing while you are recovering. Describe it in detail. Note things you are having trouble doing. If the accident has impacted your ability to perform your job, your mental health, your relationships, write it down. Keep as detailed notes as possible about how the accident has impacted your life.
An experienced Atlanta motorcycle or trike accident attorney can help you investigate the cause of the accident and whether the other party is responsible, obtain the necessary evidence on your behalf to make a claim, communicate with insurance providers and file injury claims on your behalf, prepare necessary lawsuits to protect your rights, negotiate with the insurance company to get the best possible outcome on your behalf, and if that best possible outcome isn’t possible short of trial, take your case to trial. It is urgent that an attorney begins working on your case as quickly as possible after a motorcycle accident. An attorney can help you make sure you are doing everything to protect your rights. The only recovery for a personal injury claim is going to be a one-time cash payment. It is important you do everything you can to maximize that recovery. Call or text me today for a free consultation at 678-753-6431 or e-mail me at ryan@ryanwalshlegal.com.