It was only a matter of time before my teenage brother-in-law, Tommy, got into his first accident. For the most part, he’s a good kid. He’s a typical teen who enjoys rock and roll, pranks, texting, and driving too fast. Like most kids his age, he thinks he’s the center of the world and he thinks indestructible.

He was cruising down Olympic Boulevard, when he glanced at his phone to see who had just texted him. He claims he just glanced at his phone, then looked up to see a motorcycle about to cut into his lane. He says he tried to honk, but the they collided before he could do anything.

Unfortunately, instead of taking a spill, the motorcyclist was sent flying. The police report says he was thrown about 40 yards or so. Tommy managed to control himself long enough to call for an ambulance. He rushed to the rider and tried to keep him company until the paramedics arrived. Even as he was helping the rider stay conscious, he knew there was a monster of a legal battle coming his way.

Alarmed by how frantic Tommy had become, my father-in-law decided to take action. Instead of contacting a regular accident attorney, he decided to contact a motorcycle accident lawyer. This was a brilliant move, as the attorney knew what to look for regarding motorcycle accidents. Sure enough, the impending lawsuit was thrown out as the police confirmed the motorcyclist caused the accident.

With the case dismissed, the attorney actually helped Tommy get some much needed therapy. His personality had changed drastically — he has become more and more morose. Acting on the attorney’s advice, my father-in-law got Tommy into some group therapy sessions. It seemed to help. After a few months, he even managed to swagger about the house.

If you ever have the misfortune of being involved in an accident with a motorcycle, think about contacting a specialized motorcycle accident attorney. They know what to look for and how to get cases dismissed before going to trail.