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Motorcycle accidents almost always result in an injury or fatality because motorcyclists do not always wear helmets and are not protected by seatbelts or airbags; they are extremely vulnerable to physical injury in all accidents. Because the likelihood of physical injury is so high with motorcycle accidents, they have become one of the most common causes of physical injury suits. Because different types of vehicles are subject to different laws, educating yourself on the specific laws regarding motorcycles is essential.  A good motorcycle accident attorney could educate you on what you should be aware of if you are involved in an accident. If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, there are several things that you can do to protect yourself legally. First, you should exchange all important information with anyone involved. This would include driver license numbers, addresses, telephone numbers, email addresses, and insurance information. Don’t forget to get information from passengers or witnesses to the accident. Call the police immediately following the accident--even if you don’t feel injured or the damage to vehicles does not look bad. It is important to have legal documentation of the accident. If you have a camera or a camera on your phone, take as many pictures as you can of the accident. Photograph all vehicles involved and the surrounding areas. If you or anyone else has an injury, take a picture of that also. If you are injured, you should get medical attention as soon as possible. If you forego treatment, the other driver could argue that you sustained an injury after the accident. Sometimes injuries are not evident right after an accident, but progress over time. Seeing a medical professional regardless of how you feel is a very smart thing to do and could save you a lot of money in the long run. Finally, you should get copies of all police reports taken. Review it to make sure that there are no discrepancies in what happened. If you have hired a motorcycle accident attorney, he or she will be able to go over it with you. To learn more about this and other legal matters, such as medical malpractice, wrongful death, workers' compensation and construction accidents, and product liability, we encourage you to contact our personal injury attorneys in Brooklyn, New York.