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Arizona motorcycle riders get blamed by default. We counter the “reckless rider” narrative from day one — before it shapes your claim.
Motorcycle cases are not car cases with a smaller vehicle. The bias against riders starts at the scene and follows the file until verdict. Under A.R.S. § 12-542 you have two years to act — and under Arizona’s pure comparative fault rule, even a 10% shift in blame can cost you tens of thousands in recovery.
The most common fatal collision pattern for riders. Driver claims they “didn’t see” you — which in Arizona does not excuse liability.
I-10, Loop 101, Loop 202, SR-51. Mirror-check failure is negligence, not “oops.”
Gravel, pothole, debris, or a car door opening into traffic. Public-entity claims have a 180-day notice rule — don’t wait.
Damages fall into three tracks. An insurance adjuster’s first offer usually only accounts for the first one.
ER, surgery, rehab, physical therapy, future treatment projected by a life-care planner.
Time off work plus reduced future earning ability if injuries impair your trade.
Road rash scarring, chronic pain, loss of mobility. Arizona does not cap non-economic damages.
When the at-fault driver was drunk, drag racing, or texting — Arizona juries award extra.
You tell us what happened. We tell you — honestly — whether you have a case worth pursuing. No pressure, no retainer.
We pull the police report, request 911 audio, subpoena intersection camera footage before it’s overwritten (usually 30–90 days).
We connect you with providers who treat on lien — no out-of-pocket costs while your case is pending.
Once you hit maximum medical improvement, we build a full demand with specials, lost wages, and non-economic damages.
Most cases settle. If the offer is insulting, we file in Maricopa County Superior Court. Insurance companies track which firms actually try cases.
Settlement numbers depend on facts, not formulas. The factors below drive real value.
Specific case results available on request. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Two-year statute. Evidence fades in days, not months. Free review — no pressure.
Free case evaluation → 📞 (480) 937-2116Arizona’s pure comparative fault rule and two-year filing window — the full playbook.
Read guide →Federal FMCSA rules, black-box data, why semi cases settle 4–6× higher than car crashes.
Read guide →Who can file, what damages survive, Arizona’s survival-action difference.
Read guide →Arizona passed lane filtering in 2022 (ARS 28-903). A motorcyclist may pass stopped traffic at 15 mph or less on roads with posted limits of 45 mph or less. Lane splitting at higher speeds remains illegal and affects fault analysis in a crash.
Arizona only requires helmets for riders under 18 (ARS 28-964). Adult riders can still recover, but defense lawyers argue a helmet would have reduced head injuries, which can cut the head-injury portion of damages. It does not bar the claim.
Medical bills (ER, surgery, rehab, future care), lost wages and future earning capacity, pain and suffering, disfigurement, and property damage. Severe road rash, TBI, and orthopedic injuries drive higher awards. Punitive damages apply where the driver was drunk or reckless.
File under your own UM (uninsured motorist) or UIM (underinsured) coverage. Arizona requires insurers to offer UM/UIM; many riders have it without realizing. UM/UIM stacks across vehicles on the same policy in many cases. Pull your declarations page.
Same day. Adrenaline masks injuries. TBIs, internal bleeding, and spinal fractures can present hours later. Emergency evaluation creates the medical record insurers rely on. Gaps in treatment become the first argument the defense uses to devalue your case.
