Scottsdale Motorcycle Accident Lawyer | ARS 28-903 Lane Filtering + SR-101 | Wood Injury Law
Motorcycle accidents on SR-101 (Pima Freeway), Scottsdale Road, and the desert foothills routes around Shea and Cave Creek Road are serious injuries waiting to happen when distracted or inattentive drivers cut across lanes. If you were hurt in a motorcycle crash in Scottsdale, Wood Injury Law gives you a former insurance defense attorney who knows exactly how insurers handle these claims, no fee unless we win, and a free case review to start.
Why Scottsdale Motorcycle Accident Victims Choose Wood Injury Law
Former insurance defense attorney. Josh Wood spent years on the insurance company’s side of personal injury cases, including motorcycle accidents. He knows how adjusters evaluate fault in bike crashes and where they look to reduce payouts. That knowledge is now working for you.
No fee unless we win. You pay nothing unless we recover compensation for you.
Free case review. Get a straight answer about your case before committing to anything.
Serving all of Arizona. Wood Injury Law handles motorcycle accident cases in Scottsdale, Phoenix, Cave Creek, Fountain Hills, and statewide.
Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Scottsdale
SR-101 (Pima Freeway) lane-change crashes where passenger vehicles fail to check blind spots before merging into motorcycle lanes
Scottsdale Road left-turn accidents where oncoming drivers misjudge motorcycle speed through Old Town and the Camelback corridor
Shea Boulevard to Cave Creek Road foothills route crashes at elevation transitions and blind curves
Tourist and out-of-state drivers on Frank Lloyd Wright Boulevard and Pima Road causing unexpected lane changes near resorts
Intersection crashes at Indian Bend Road and McCormick Parkway where sightlines are obscured by landscaping
Rear-end collisions in stop-and-go SR-101 traffic where following drivers are not watching for motorcycles decelerating ahead
Arizona Lane Filtering Law: What ARS 28-903 Actually Says
Arizona legalized lane filtering in 2022 under ARS 28-903. You can legally filter between lanes of traffic under these specific conditions: traffic must be stopped, the road must have a posted speed limit of 45 mph or higher, and your filtering speed must not exceed 15 mph. Lane splitting at highway speeds is still illegal in Arizona.
Insurance companies frequently mischaracterize lane filtering to claim you were at fault for your own accident. If you were legally filtering on SR-101 or Scottsdale Road and a driver opened a door, changed lanes without signaling, or suddenly accelerated, that driver may be liable. The fact that you were on a motorcycle does not reduce your rights under Arizona law.
Josh Wood has handled motorcycle cases from both sides. He knows the argument insurers make about motorcycle behavior, and he knows how to defeat it with the actual statute, the accident scene evidence, and the specific facts of your crash.
What to Do After a Motorcycle Accident in Scottsdale
Call 911. Get EMS on scene. Motorcycle accidents frequently cause injuries that aren’t immediately apparent due to adrenaline, including internal injuries and head trauma even when wearing a helmet.
Photograph everything before the scene clears: your motorcycle, the other vehicle, lane markings, posted speed limits, traffic control signals, and any visible injuries.
Collect witness information from anyone who saw the crash.
Do not give a recorded statement to the other driver’s insurance company. In motorcycle cases, early statements about your speed, lane position, and visibility are routinely used to inflate your fault percentage.
Call Wood Injury Law as soon as possible. Motorcycle accident evidence is time-sensitive, and we can start preserving it immediately.
Scottsdale Motorcycle Accident FAQ
How long do I have to file a claim in Arizona?
Two years from the accident date under ARS 12-542. Do not let this deadline pass while you’re still in treatment. Call a lawyer before the two-year mark even if you’re not sure about filing.
Can I recover if I was lane filtering when the accident happened?
Yes, if you were filtering legally under ARS 28-903 (traffic stopped, 45+ mph zone, filtering under 15 mph) and another driver caused the crash, you can recover. Your legal filtering status should not reduce your compensation. If the insurer argues otherwise, that argument needs to be challenged directly.
How much is my motorcycle accident case worth?
Motorcycle injuries tend to be more severe than car accident injuries, which means higher medical costs, more lost income, and greater non-economic damages. Insurers know this and often make initial offers that are still too low even when they appear substantial. Medical bills, ongoing care, lost wages, and pain and suffering all factor into the actual value.
Do I need a lawyer for a motorcycle accident in Scottsdale?
Insurance companies approach motorcycle claims with more skepticism than car claims. Bias against riders is real and it shows up in early settlement offers. A free consultation with Wood Injury Law costs nothing and tells you whether the offer you’re looking at reflects what your case is actually worth.
Contact Wood Injury Law — Free Case Review for Scottsdale Motorcycle Accidents
Call is free, no obligation, and no fee unless we win. We represent motorcycle accident victims in Scottsdale and across Arizona.
Can I still recover damages if I wasn’t wearing a helmet in Arizona?
Yes — Arizona does not require helmets for riders 18 and older under ARS § 28-964, so not wearing one cannot be used to bar your claim, though it may affect damages related to head injuries.
How long do I have to file a motorcycle accident claim in Scottsdale?
Two years from the accident date under ARS § 12-542.
What if the driver says they didn’t see me?
‘I didn’t see the motorcycle’ is not a defense — drivers have a duty to observe the road. We use accident reconstruction, witness statements, and camera footage to establish liability.
Can I recover if I was lane-splitting at the time of the crash?
Lane-splitting is not explicitly illegal in Arizona, but it affects comparative fault analysis. Under pure comparative negligence, you can still recover reduced by your fault percentage.
What damages are available after a Scottsdale motorcycle accident?
Medical bills, rehabilitation, lost income, pain and suffering, motorcycle repair or replacement, and disfigurement damages for road rash or scarring.
The following crash statistics are reported by the state for Scottsdale in 2024. They set the backdrop for any personal injury claim in this jurisdiction.
Total reportable crashes
4,219
Injury crashes
1,421
Fatal crashes
15
People killed
15
People injured
2,113
Alcohol-related crashes
226
Source: Arizona Department of Transportation, 2024 Motor Vehicle Crash Facts (azdot.gov)
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