Gathering Motorcycle Accident Information On Your Smartphone

It only makes sense that our next post is about a motorcycle accident smartphone app. This continuation of our suggested smartphone downloads picks up where 911 Help SMS leaves off. Assuming everyone's conscious and physically intact, Platinum Peak's Auto Accident App is a viable next step in addressing the details of a motorcycle crash.

After installation, opening this utility loads a one-time disclaimer nullifying programmers of any responsibility for your ability (or inability) to contact emergency services. This should serve as a hint that the application targets personal organization more than courtroom litigating. Still, that's more than enough reason to consider its use.

Once you accept the disclaimer, Auto Accident App requests your personal details beginning with the basics. The app stores your name, phone number and e-mail address locally along with a ZIP code, allowing you to access local service providers directly. If you suspect that this app has commercial sponsorship, you're correct but in this case, that's not a bad thing.

The app gives motorists access to services such as instant towing, auto body, prescreened doctors and legal representation. One doctor suggests that it helped six people in his area within its first month of release. It's likely more helpful in a stressful situation, delivering a quick and easy route away from that crazy driver who just cut you off but misjudged his clearance.

Think of it as a motorcycle accident smartphone app you hope you never need but are glad to have ...

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The info tab also throws emotional guilt into your lap via pop-up messages. Their indirect request for access to your contacts reads "Would you also like to protect your family and friends?", to which I humorously shout "No!" before continuing on. Even after coupling this with its likely prescreened services, the app as a whole remains a worthwhile resource.

Should you find yourself needing to use it, the accident tab goes deep into the process of documenting everything. First, the app asks how many people were involved, whether you were driving and what injuries (if any) you sustained. Next, the app shows an image of a car that can still geometrically represent your motorcycle. Tap on the image wherever you see damage and the app will prompt you to take a photo of that area. The app uploads this "damage map" to the cloud.

This level of guidance is exactly why a motorcycle accident smartphone app belongs on your home screen.

You can also account for the other parties using yet another tab where you can type in their license, insurance and plate information. Just as before, you can map damage to their vehicle for your own records. This is how we avoid paying for damages "acquired" after the fact.

Auto Accident App collects the following important information:

• date
• time
• city/location
• weather
• traffic
• police report #
• explanation of events

Now on to the services tab, where the app presents a drop-down menu listing everything we might need depending on the situation. The app groups medical, legal, towing, repair and rental services within a specific mile count of your location. If the app lists no subscribing service nearby, a direct-dial button appears to call the app's customer service line.

Based on limited alternatives, we believe this motorcycle accident smartphone app to be the best for building a case on site. While the live help tab lets you dial 911 (or their free accident support number), Platinum Peak's Auto Accident App better suits less severe events. For more dangerous scenarios involving shock or trauma, check out 911 Help SMS.

What Apps Do You Use With Your Motorcycle?

With so many platforms on the market, finding useful motorcycle apps can be difficult. Which ones do you prefer? What do you like about them and why? Your input is invited. Leave a comment and/or write an article!