Meeting major accident while riding a bicycle is rare. Bicyclists frequently report minor accidents. However, a bicyclist is highly vulnerable to accidents, as the safety margin is low compared to cars. The intense accidents may result in fractures, TBI, lacerations, and much more. Therefore, bicyclists are advised to follow all the safety guidelines.
If you have met with an accident while riding a bicycle, you and your Iowa personal injury attorney have to collect evidence to get you deserving compensation. With sufficient evidence, your insurance company will give you a fair settlement for your damages and injuries. Moreover, your attorney can help you file a claim on the at-fault driver and demand compensation from them.
What evidence do I need to prove my claim?
When filing a Bicycle accident claim, you need to propose evidence that will prove the following three points:
- The accident took place.
- The at-fault driver was negligent, and the accident occurred because of them.
- The injuries and damages you faced were due to the at-fault driver’s negligence.
To prove the points mentioned above, you need to collect the following evidence:
Photos and videos of the accident and the accident site.
With the availability of smartphones, this part of the evidence collection gets pretty easy if you have not encountered a very severe injury. Taking pictures and videos of the damaged bicycle, your injuries, and the pictures of the at-fault person can help you create a strong argument in court. Moreover, look out for any surveillance cameras; this can help you get the accident footage.
Medical records.
Get to a hospital on the same day of the accident, do not ignore your injuries, considering them insignificant. A medical record or a prescription helps you get better compensation when filing a claim.
Collect all the bills.
You must have paid medical bills, bills for bicycle repair, and other bills you paid because of the accident. It would help if you collected them, as this will help determine the amount of settlement you receive.
Look out for witnesses.
There must have been many people walking on the street at the time of the accident or a coffee shop nearby. Try to talk to them and gather as many witnesses as you can. Their statement will prove the negligence of the faulty party and strengthen your argument.
After the accidents, a victim may be overwhelmed with so many things happening altogether. It is advised to revisit the accidents site to look out for any evidence regarding the accident.
