Motorcycling in Arizona exposes you to the thrill of the open road as well as the danger of serious, even fatal, injuries. You might be the most careful motorcyclist on the road, but even this cannot protect you from the careless driving of other motorists. You might not be at fault for causing an accident, but you carry the greatest risks.
Choosing to accept the risks of motorcycling does not mean you must also bear the financial costs of other’s negligence. If a car or truck driver is responsible for causing a crash that left you injured, that person should pay you compensation. Valley Injury Team is here to help ensure that happens.
Valley Injury Team will stand beside you throughout the civil recovery process, working to help you hold negligent motorists responsible for their actions.
Some members of the public may like to believe all motorcycle accidents are caused by the motorcyclist. While riders can speed or do other things that contribute to a crash, motorcyclist behavior alone is not to blame for all crashes. Other motorists can cause a motorcycle wreck in the following ways.
Right-of-way laws in Arizona are essential to the safe movement of vehicular traffic. These rules dictate who can proceed first when two or more cars, trucks, or motorcycles are approaching the same area simultaneously.
Turning in front of a motorcyclist who has the right-of-way or not allowing a biker to proceed when they are legally authorized to are common ways that crashes happen.
Dooring is dangerous and can cause severe or fatal motorcycle accidents, even when done unintentionally. This occurs when the occupant of a passenger vehicle or truck opens the door in the path of an oncoming motorcyclist. While this is most often the result of carelessness and failing to see an approaching motorcyclist, some people do this intentionally as an act of road rage.
Car and truck drivers can easily become impatient on crowded roads like Loop 101 or I-10. They may take out their frustration by speeding, passing other traffic without sufficient space, or tailgating.
These risky behaviors make it more likely that one vehicle will collide with another. Unfortunately, no matter who the instigator is, motorcyclists are often the ones left severely hurt when these collisions happen.
Motorists who consume alcohol or drugs before driving pose a significant risk to motorcyclists. When a driver is impaired, their ability to see others on the road is compromised. A drunk or drugged driver might not see a motorcyclist before striking them and may not even realize they have hit a motorcyclist at all.
Determining the exact cause of your motorcycle crash is the job of your Arizona attorney with Valley Injury Team. By understanding how your accident took place, we can determine who owes you compensation for your injuries. Contact Valley Injury Team today to learn more about our services for injured motorcyclists.
Arizona is considered an “at-fault” car accident state. This means the individual who causes a crash is also responsible for paying damages to those who are hurt in the crash. You might think this makes recovering compensation easy following a motorcycle crash, but you would be mistaken.
Even in cases that appear straightforward, there can be numerous challenges to obtaining the compensation you deserve. For this reason, you need the experienced assistance and advocacy of one of the attorneys from Valley Injury Team. When you retain us, we will:
Motorcyclists can experience losses beyond their initial medical care. Some of the injuries you might face following an accident include road rash, broken bones, crushed hands and feet, and head and spine damage. These physical injuries are often in addition to the emotional and mental trauma that a crash can cause.
Many of these injuries cannot be fixed with a single visit to the doctor’s office. You may need multiple surgeries, weeks of therapy, or ongoing care to treat and manage them appropriately. Valley Injury Team is experienced in helping injured motorcyclists, and we will document the full amount of damages you require to recover fully.
You have two years from the date of your motorcycle accident in which to file a claim against those responsible for causing your injuries. Before you can file a claim, though, you need to know who caused the crash and whether the accident was due to their negligence.
Valley Injury Team will get to work on your case immediately. Once we determine who should be sued, we will prepare all documents necessary to get your claim filed within this two-year statute of limitations.
Many motorcycle accident cases can be settled through skillful negotiation. A settlement offers you compensation faster than litigating your case at trial. However, settlements are only beneficial if the amount of compensation offered is appropriate for your injuries.
Unfortunately, some insurance companies pressure injured motorcyclists into accepting a settlement that is too low to meet their needs. Because these individuals fear not receiving any compensation at all, they agree to take whatever amount the insurance companies are willing to give them.
When Valley Injury Team represents you, you will know what your case is worth. You can rest assured that we will fight for the compensation you need for your injuries.
Sometimes justice demands that you take your case to court. If this happens, Valley Injury Team will be there to represent you through it all. Having a knowledgeable attorney to speak for you, present evidence, and question witnesses means you can rest confident that your interests are protected and asserted in court.
Valley Injury Team and our experienced motorcycle accident attorneys are not intimidated by the court system. We are confident in our ability to argue and advance your case before Arizona judges and juries. Let our confidence, born of our success, give you peace of mind that you and your rights are in good hands.
If you or a loved one has been hurt in a motorcycle crash in Arizona, we want to help. Contact Valley Injury Team to schedule your initial consultation.
If you suffered injuries in an accident due to someone else’s negligence or wrong doing, you have the right to pursue compensation for your injuries and losses. At Valley Injury Team, we fight tirelessly to protect your rights and seek the compensation you need. We’re proud to serve clients throughout the Phoenix area, including Mesa, Gilbert, Tempe, Chandler, Scottsdale and Queen Creek.
Valley Injury Team is committed to helping you understand your legal rights and options, reducing your stress and uncertainty, and giving you the support you need during this challenging time. Contact us today to learn more in a free consultation.
