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When you are involved in a two-vehicle accident and you were riding a motorcycle, you can face some special challenges when you are attempting to collect compensation for your injuries and damage. There is a perception by some that motorcycle drivers are more reckless than other drivers. As a result, you could be put in the position of proving that you are not a reckless driver. Here are some ways you can do this. 

Your Driving Record

When you are negotiating with the insurance adjuster to reach a financial settlement for your injuries, your driving record is usually not factored into the claim. If negotiations fail, the insurance company will then obtain your record and use it in court to make the case that you should not receive compensation or less than you deserve. However, you can use the record to your advantage during negotiations.

If you have a good record on your motorcycle, you can use it to show that you are a careful, law abiding rider. A good record that does not have any recent moving violations or accidents can help make the case that you were more likely practicing safe driving techniques when you were involved in the accident.

Your Training

The completion of a safety driving course or some form of motorcycle safety class can also help prove you are a good driver. Obtain proof of the completion and pass it along to the insurance adjuster. If your state does not require you to complete a safety course to ride a motorcycle, it makes you look even better. By completing the course on your own, it shows that you are committed to being a good and cautious rider. 

Your Time Spent Riding

If you have been riding your motorcycle for a long time, this could help your claim. A long history of motorcycle riding shows that you are not a novice rider and that you are familiar with how to handle your bike on the road. As a result, you are less likely to have an accident because you know the ins and outs of riding. This is especially helpful if you have a good driving record. 

There are many other ways in which you can prove that you are a cautious and solid motorcycle rider. Your motorcycle accident attorney can help you pinpoint exactly what you need to say and the evidence that you need to present to show that you deserve a fair settlement.