Typically, police reports will include basic data such as the identity, contact information, and driver’s license numbers of the parties involved, the names and contact information of witnesses.
A report may also include statements from the parties and witnesses and diagrams and photographs of the accident and its location. You will want to obtain a copy of this report.
As a general rule, providing and documenting accident information immediately is important. And even though you may be tempted to second-guess your own actions when someone has been hurt, it is important to simply state the facts as you know them. Dont speculate on what might have happened had a different course of events unfolded.
For example, if you had driven more slowly, or changed lanes, or flashed your headlights or any of a number of possible scenarios. Not only are these speculations fruitless, but they will confuse the police. Further, this could possibly injure your case if your words are taken out of context.
Serious vehicle accidents are traumatic experiences, and details are more likely to be accurate when an event is fresh. After the trauma recedes, memories can be faulty, and people may also tend to be more guarded.
For example, at the time of the accident, a negligent driver is more likely to make an admission such as stating he or she never saw your motorcycle. But later the motorist may change his or her story to paint themselves in a less damaging light.