What Happens If Another Car Causes My Motorcycle Accident and Leaves the Scene?

As Ontario motorcycle accident lawyers, we are often contacted by riders that have been involved in a motorcycle crash that was caused by another vehicle that failed to remain at the scene.  Sometimes the other involved vehicle makes contact with the motorcycle and then leaves the scene, as in a hit and run crash. Often, however, there is minimal or no contact between the car and the motorcycle, but the motorcycle is still involved in a crash.  This can occur when a car suddenly turns across the path of the motorcycle, or abruptly cuts into a motorcycle or cuts off a motorcycle.  A prudent rider may be able to avoid the initial impact with the car, but unfortunately the bike may still go down and result in injury to the motorcycle rider.  In these situations it is important for the motorcyclist to report the involvement of the other vehicle that failed to remain at the scene. to the police and medical personnel.  If another vehicle caused you to crash your motorcycle and injure yourself, you may have rights to claim for insurance compensation.  In these situations, you may still be able to access insurance benefits for first-party and unidentified insurance claims.  

Fail to remain motorcycle accidents can be complicated, and your insurance company may try to defeat any claim for unidentified motorist (fail to remain) insurance benefits.  As such, it is important to have the advice of an experienced Ontario motorcycle accident lawyer, before you speak with or provide statements to your insurance company.  If your insurance company is requesting a statement, you may want to seek legal advice and have an lawyer attend with you.  Our Ontario motorcycle accident lawyers offer FREE Consultations for motorcycle riders injured in motorcycle accidents in Ontario.  To learn more, or to schedule a FREE Consultation call us toll free at 1-866-234-6093 or complete our online contact form here.    

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