Phoenix Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

Arizona may be a popular state for motorcyclists, but that doesn’t mean its roads are safe for motorcycle riders. Issues such as careless and reckless drivers and dangerous roads contribute to hundreds of motorcycle accidents in Arizona each year.

Suppose you or a loved one was involved in a recent motorcycle crash in or around the Phoenix area. In that case, the attorneys at Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP can help you seek a fair financial recovery from the at-fault party. Contact our Phoenix personal injury lawyers to start your case with a free consultation.

Why Hire Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers in Phoenix?

• Our law firm has won numerous awards and accolades, including being ranked by Best Lawyers® as a “Tier 1” firm for Plaintiffs Personal Injury Litigation (the highest level). 
• We care about injured motorcyclists and work hard to secure the case results that they deserve. We have won millions of dollars in settlements and judgment awards for past clients.
• We accept motorcycle accident cases in Phoenix on a contingency fee basis, meaning you will only be charged an attorney’s fee if we win your case.

How an Attorney Can Help After a Motorcycle Crash in Phoenix 

Motorcycle accidents can cause extensive damage, including catastrophic physical injuries, emotional harm, and property damage. Recovering fair financial compensation and rebuilding your life after a motorcycle crash can be difficult on your own, especially since insurance companies tend to put their profits above everything else.

Hiring an experienced attorney to represent you during a motorcycle accident claim can give you the tools you need to negotiate a fair settlement from an insurance provider and get back to the life you love. Your lawyer can craft a compelling case against an at-fault driver or another party on your behalf, taking over settlement negotiations and bringing your case to trial, if necessary, for maximum compensation.

Top Causes of Motorcycle Accidents in Phoenix, Arizona 

An important step to take after a motorcycle accident is to determine the cause of the crash. Under Arizona’s fault-based insurance law, you will need to determine who is at fault for your crash before you can file an insurance claim. This is because the person or party at fault for the accident will be held responsible for paying for the damages caused by the crash.

Common reasons for serious and fatal motorcycle accidents in Phoenix include:

• Speeding drivers 
• Drivers failing to pay attention or driving while distracted 
• Cell phone use while driving 
• Driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol 
• Following too closely behind motorcyclists 
• Unsafe or illegal passing 
• Making unsafe lane changes 
• Failing to yield the right-of-way to motorcyclists 
• Failing to stop at red lights and stop signs 
• Making unsafe left-hand turns at intersections 
• Road defects, such as potholes 
• Defective motorcycle parts

If a motor vehicle driver is at fault for causing a motorcycle accident, the motorcyclist can file a claim with the driver’s car insurance company for a financial recovery. If a road or motorcycle defect contributed to the crash, however, a third party such as the government or vehicle manufacturer could be held liable, instead. 

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

When a motorcycle crashes, the rider and any passengers can suffer significant injuries. With little to no protection from harm, motorcycle riders often sustain severe injuries that may affect them for life, including permanent scarring, disfigurement and disability. 

Common motorcycle accident injuries include: 

• Broken bones 
• Head injuries and skull fractures 
• Brain injuries
• Neck, back and spine injuries 
• Disk herniation
• Road rash and serious lacerations 
• Facial and dental injuries 
• Broken bones 
• Lower extremity injuries
• Soft-tissue damage 
• Internal injuries 
• Bruising and contusions 
• Wrongful death

Injured motorcycle accident victims in Phoenix may be eligible for financial compensation for their past, current and future medical bills, in addition to other costs and losses associated with their significant injuries. 

How to Prove a Motorcycle Accident Case  

Proving a motorcycle accident case typically requires demonstrating that another person or party caused the crash, such as through an act of negligence. Negligence means the failure to act with proper care, such as a careless driver. 

Proving negligence involves four main elements: 

1. Duty of care: the defendant had a legal responsibility or obligation to behave with a reasonable amount of care based on the circumstances.
2. Breach of duty: the defendant committed an act or omission that went against the standard of care; something that a reasonable and prudent party would not have done.
3. Causation: there is a connection between the breach of duty and the motorcycle accident showing that the crash most likely would not have occurred were it not for the negligent act.
4. Damages: real, compensable losses were suffered by the motorcycle accident victim. Examples include physical injuries, property damage and medical bills.

Proving fault in a motorcycle accident claim in Phoenix requires evidence. Our lawyers can collect evidence to support your case, such as police reports, witness statements and expert testimony.

What Is the Typical Motorcycle Accident Settlement in Phoenix? 

You should not base the value of your motorcycle accident claim on a perceived “average settlement amount.” Every case is unique, with assigned settlement values varying significantly based on the individual factors involved. Speaking with an attorney is the best way to get an accurate estimate of how much your particular motorcycle accident claim might be worth. 

You could be entitled to the following types of financial compensation:

• Medical bills
• Property damage repairs
• Lost wages
• Loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of consortium
• Wrongful death damages

The potential value of your case will depend on factors such as the severity of your injuries, the cost of your medical bills and property repairs, your ability to return to work, the number of defendants, and the insurance coverage available. As your attorneys, we will actively seek maximum compensation for your specific losses.

Contact Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP for a Free Motorcycle Accident Case Review in Phoenix 

A motorcycle accident could upend your life, inflicting severe injuries and emotional distress on you as a rider. At Panish | Shea | Ravipudi LLP, we are dedicated to protecting the rights of injured motorcyclists in Phoenix and throughout Arizona. Contact our Phoenix accident lawyers to find out how we can help you with an insurance claim or injury lawsuit after a preventable motorcycle crash.

Contact us online or call us at (877) 800-1700 today. We are conveniently located at 2850 Camelback Road, Suite 315, Phoenix, AZ 85016.