Who could be happier that us bikers? Well, maybe a few others… but what I mean is would you swap the joy and the thrill that riding gives you for anything else? …I didn’t think so. You just simply can’t compare the feel of the horse power, the wind and the freedom to some cheap entertaining like bungee jumping or some other crap. Or let’s be honest - who doesn’t enjoy looking at the faces of stressed out car drivers while filtering through the traffic on the jammed up M25 on a Friday evening’s rush hour? Oh, yes, I’ll be probably havin’ my third pint by the time he gets home - we think and smile - which is true, unless one gets fed up with crawling in his lane and suddenly changes lanes without indicating and looking into his rear view mirrors. Well, this is the point when we go down. We don’t like to think about it or even if we do, we think: It’s not gonna happen to me, it’s gonna happen to the other guy. That’s fine to have self confidence (otherwise we wouldn’t be no bikers) but still, we tend to forget about one thing - we all have an invisible nametag on us which says: “The other guy”. Deep inside we all know it’s true.
Do we really know what to do when it happens?
Let me give you some advice on that, it may helps;
- Stop at the scene if you think the accident has caused injuries, damage to vehicles or property.
- Call 999 (or 112) immediately if anyone is injured or the accident is causing a hazard.
- Make sure all engines are turned off, put hazard lights on and alert any approaching traffic.
- Stay calm and don't lose your temper. (I know it’s hard but try)
- Get details from all parties involved;
1. Drivers name, address & license details.
2. Insurance company name, contact details and policy number.
3. Vehicle details, including make, model and registration number.
- Carry a camera, or use your mobile. Get photos of the scene, vehicles & injuries.
- Complete your own description of events, with pictures of the scene.
- Notify your insurance company after the collision. You must do this whether or not a claim is to be made or whose fault it was.
When that’s all done start to think of the future;
- If you’re injured - What’s gonna happen to you?
- What’s gonna happen to your bike?
- Will your insurance company be able to deal with this the way you’d expect?
- Are you gonna lose your no claim bonuses?
- And so on…
There will be lot more questions but luckily there is a company who may be able to answer them and even help to get through without all the aggravation.
They’re called McAMS - Motorcycle Accident Management Solution
McAMS are specialists in handling all aspects of motorcycle, scooter & moped accidents
They can handle all aspects of your claim from start to finish. If the accident is not your fault, you don't have to use your insurance. They will pursue injury claims, loss of earnings, protect no claims bonuses, replace your helmet and kit and also provide a suitable hire bike while yours is being repaired.
McAMS remove the hassle and inconvenience of constant telephone calls and communication with your insurers and third parties. They provide, quite simply, a one stop call. They use independent engineers, agree repair cost or realistic valuation if written off, and they ensure you pay NO insurance EXCESS.
McAMS are available to answer your call or query 24/7. They cover the whole of the UK. If the accident is not your fault you can choose your own repair, or use one of their approved workshops. They provide, if required, a replacement bike, delivered when and where you want it, fully insured.
McAMS handle all this, with friendly, professional advice from start to finish.
How does that sound now?! Not bad, eh?
I sincerely whish that you’d never get into a situation where you’d need them but if you do give them a call, it’s worth it!
Here’s the number, save it: 08000 858 911
And if you do need to call them tell them that you’ve got their number off of Steel Horse Motors - they’ll take care of ya - Not jokin’!
