This is Your Motorcycle Accident Legal Guide
Ride Hard. Stay Safe. Know Your Rights.
When the unexpected happens, knowing what to do next can save your ride—and your rights.
Biker to Biker: If you’ve been in a motorcycle accident, you’re dealing with a mess of pain, stress, and insurance BS. You don’t have time for the runaround—you need real info, fast. This guide covers exactly what you need to do, what the insurance companies won’t tell you, and how to protect your rights.
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Step-By-Step: What To Do After a Motorcycle Accident
Step 1: Check Yourself First
- If you’re injured, don’t move unless necessary for safety. Get medical help ASAP.
- Even minor crashes can cause hidden injuries—adrenaline masks pain. When the ambulance offers to check you out, take them up on it. Failing to do so is ammunition for insurance companies to say later that you must not have been too hurt if you denied help at the scene.
Step 2: Secure the Scene
- Get yourself out of immediate danger. If possible, move your bike to avoid secondary crashes.
- Turn on hazard lights or use flares if you have them.
Step 3: Call 911
- Request police and medical assistance. A police report helps protect your claim.
- No police? Get the other driver’s details: Name, license, plate number, insurance info.
Step 4: Document Everything
- Take photos/videos of the scene, damage, and injuries. This crucial evidence is a huge asset for your case later.
- Get witness contact info—they can make or break your case.
Step 5: Say Less to Insurance
- You don’t HAVE to talk to the other guy’s insurance company, but if you do, never admit fault—even if you think you were partly responsible.
- Do not agree to a quick settlement – no matter how good they make it sound.
- Do not give a recorded statement before talking to a biker lawyer.
Step 6: Call The Biker Lawyers
- Get a Free Case Evaluation to make sure your rights are protected.
- The sooner you talk to us, the better we can help build your case.
- Don’t wait—insurance companies are already working against you.
Call (319) 294-4424 now for a free consultation with a biker lawyer.
Pro Tip: Download the FREE Motorcycle Accident Action Plan for a step-by-step Image to keep on your phone.
Injured and Fighting for a Fair Settlment?
Many victims are unsure of their rights when it comes to accidents and the mess of dealing with insurance claims. Nearly half don’t even challenge coverage denials because they don’t know how or if they’re allowed to fight back.
That’s where we come in—to ensure your voice is heard.
Insurance companies are counting on you to give up. Don’t let them stall your recovery—let us handle the fight while you focus on healing.
Biker Justice: Real Riders, Real Results
Although past results don’t guarantee future outcomes, some stories still need to be shared. Studies have shown that hiring a lawyer can increase your settlement outcome by at least 4.4x!
Here are a couple of stories of justice that we were proud to be a part of.
$40,000 Settlement
Our Client got hit by a distracted driver. Insurance offered $2,000 for his totaled Harley. We fought and got him the $40,000 he was entitled to.
Fighting for REAL Compensation
Last year, one client was told her injuries weren’t ‘severe enough’ for compensation. After we stepped in, she got the full medical coverage she deserved and more to ensure her future medical expenses were taken care of too.
“See You In Court…”
Clent received a take-it-or-see-you-in-court offer before hiring us. We knew the offer wasn’t fair, and the jury agreed: Our client was awarded 22x more money than the insurance company’s low-ball offer.
Iowa Crash Stats & Safety Tips
- 63 (6%) resulted in fatalities
- A quarter of the crashes resulted in serious injuries
- Must-Have Gear to Reduce Injury:
- Full-face helmet (Reduces head injury risk by as much as 69%.)
- In Iowa, you are not required by law to wear a helmet, but it may save your life.
- Armored jacket & gloves
- Kevlar riding jeans
Motorcycle Laws & Common Questions
Click the (+) on any of the questions below.Do I need a lawyer after a minor crash?
If there’s any injury, damage, or dispute, a lawyer helps protect your claim.
What if the other driver has no insurance?
You still may have options. Many bikers qualify for uninsured motorist claims. This is why we always preach the importance of getting adequate UM/UIM coverage before you ride.
How long do I have to file a claim?
In Iowa, the statute of limitations is two years. This means from the moment you crash, the clock is ticking. Talking to a lawyer can be your first step in stopping that clock—don’t wait and lose your rights.
Don’t Get Burned—Talk to a Real Biker Lawyer 
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