Ok so a lot happened on lunch.
After my mother saw my arm she asked me what happened, and I am not going to lie about it though I was tempted to so that she wouldn't wig and worry. I told her what happened and drove her, in my car (was raining over lunch here in Orchard Park) and pointed right to where i bit it. Even she said that was a lot of gravel and debris. Luckily my mother knows a cop in a surrounding area (more on that in a minute).
After I dropped my mom off I grabbed my camera, took pictures of the area. All four ways the street leads. No signs for debris, just an "Expect Delays" flashing light and a Bump sign for a few yards down where there is a curb bump indent is. The debris was still there, Took two pictures of it from different angles.
I then went into the bar where the people who saw me spill were. I spoke to a very motorcycle friendly owner, who is partially responsible for the "Bringing of the Bikes" here in Orchard Park. Luckily his son was working last night and didn't SEE but heard what happend and saw my bike on its side.
Apparently the owner has been yelling at these guys since day one to keep the road clean cause bikes are always in the area. He was very helpful, gave me his sons name and number and his bars number and his name as well.
I called the detective up as soon as I got to work to ask him what I should do after I gave him the situation, and that the owner has told them repeatedly to clean the street up. Told me I have a really strong case for negligence and that I need to get over to the OPPD and file an accident report and speak to a lawyer.
Telling my friend about this, he tells me his roommates father is an accident / injury lawyer. Right now Im waiting on the number to call so that I can get the ball rolling but it looks like things might work out for he better.
Ive never had to talk to a lawyer in my life so Im slightly nervous and not sure what else to do from here. Anyone have any advice?
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