Motorcycle Accident Lawyer in Scottsdale, Serving Phoenix and the Valley

It does not affect liability for the crash. It can affect head-injury damages in some cases, and we handle that with medical experts when it comes up.

Driver statements are not evidence. We work with reconstruction and the actual scene record, which usually tells a different story.

Not in general, but Arizona now allows lane filtering in limited conditions under A.R.S. 28-903(F): traffic stopped, two or more lanes in the same direction, a posted limit of 45 mph or less, and the rider at 15 mph or less. If lane filtering or splitting was a factor, we deal with it. Comparative fault rules still let riders recover when the driver caused the crash.

Your own UM/UIM coverage may apply. We look at every layer, including any household policies and umbrella coverage.

Many cases resolve in 9 to 24 months. Serious injury cases sometimes longer, because we wait for medical treatment to stabilize before valuing future care. Most motorcycle injury claims take several months once treatment is complete, since we do not send a demand until your medical picture is stable. Straightforward liability cases with a cooperative insurer can resolve within that window. Cases that move into litigation, or those involving an injury that still needs ongoing care, generally take longer. We keep you updated at every stage so you are never left guessing where things stand.

Not before we look at it. Early offers are usually calculated before the full extent of your injuries or future medical needs are known, and accepting one will under most circumstances close your case permanently, even if complications show up later. As your motorcycle accident attorney, we review any offer against your actual medical picture before you sign anything. There is no obligation to have us take a look first.

You can still pursue a claim. Fault is based on how the crash happened, not who owns the bike, though ownership and coverage on the motorcycle itself can affect which policies come into play. We sort out which coverages apply, including the owner's policy and your own, as part of building the claim. This is a common wrinkle in motorcycle injury lawyer cases and one we handle regularly.

Your own uninsured motorist coverage, if you carry it, is typically where a claim like this goes next. We review your policy, along with any household or umbrella coverage, to identify every source that may apply. Looking at your full insurance picture early, rather than after a low offer arrives, is part of how we approach every motorcycle accident case. It is one of the more common issues we run into as a motorcycle attorney.

Arizona law under A.R.S. 20-259.01 requires insurers to offer uninsured and underinsured motorist coverage in writing. If you accepted that coverage, your own policy may compensate you after a hit-and-run or an uninsured driver collision. Your own insurance company also has a financial incentive to minimize the payout, so legal representation still matters even when the claim runs through your own policy.

Arizona's statute of limitations for personal injury cases is two years from the date of the crash under A.R.S. 12-542. Wrongful death claims carry a two-year window from the date of death under A.R.S. 12-542(2). Missing either deadline will under most circumstances end the right to recover. Contact a motorcycle accident lawyer promptly so the deadline is never a factor in your case.

Arizona's comparative fault rule under A.R.S. 12-2505 reduces your damages by your percentage of fault but does not bar recovery entirely. Even if you were found 40 percent responsible, you can still recover 60 percent of total damages. The insurance company will argue for a higher fault share on your end. An attorney can counter those arguments with evidence and, when warranted, accident reconstruction testimony.

Yes. Arizona's wrongful death statute allows a surviving spouse, child, parent or guardian, or personal representative to bring a claim against the at-fault party (A.R.S. 12-612). You pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. The statute of limitations for wrongful death is two years from the date of death.

You pay no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. The free case review is also no-obligation, so you can get a direct assessment of your motorcycle accident claim and no commitment is required before deciding how to proceed.

Most motorcycle injury claims resolve through negotiation and never reach a courtroom. If a fair resolution is not on the table, we will discuss the next step with you directly. You will know what to expect at each stage before we get there.