Motorcyclists have unique legal needs following an accident. Not only do they suffer more serious injuries, but insurance adjusters will often blame them for their own accident. No one should try to negotiate a settlement without hiring an experienced Glendale motorcycle accident lawyer. Contact CLS Law, PLLC, today to schedule a time to meet. We want to know what happened so we can review your legal options.

Our firm has the experience you need to obtain a settlement from a negligent driver or other defendant. Our firm has helped hundreds of personal injury victims in Arizona vindicate their rights, both inside and outside of the courthouse. We provide free consultations, so pick up a phone and call us at your earliest convenience.

Insurance Companies Do Not Represent You

After a crash, you should have obtained insurance details from the driver who struck you. You can call and open a claim with their liability insurer. Unfortunately, it’s a major mistake to think these insurance companies are your friends. They are dedicated to one task: getting you to accept a small settlement so they can save money.

Insurance companies are known for:

  • Refusing to open an investigation.
  • Declining to respond to phone calls or emails.
  • Waiting to interview witnesses to find out what happened.
  • Denying your claim for no legitimate reasons.
  • Insisting your injuries aren’t serious and that you aren’t in pain.
  • Forcing you to sue to obtain fair compensation.

Fight back. Call CLS Law. Our team can counter these tactics and ensure your claim is taken seriously.

What Causes Most Motorcycle Accidents?

Our clients are usually injured by negligent motorists:

  • Lack of attention. Few motorists are really looking for a motorcycle while out on the road. Sadly, our clients can get struck or even run over when motorists make turns without checking the way is clear or change lanes without ensuring no one is in a blind spot.
  • Distraction. Other motorists are actively distracted when driving. They might be scrolling through text messages while behind the wheel or talking to a child in the backseat. They certainly aren’t looking at the road.
  • Fatigue. Tired driving is dangerous driving. When a motorist is tired, they can easily leave their lane unannounced, fail to stop in time, and make some other mistake which endangers the life of a motorcyclist.
  • Refusal to yield. Arizona law requires that motorists share the road with motorcycles. Sadly, too many cut off motorists or take other dangerous actions. The result? You get clipped or struck by a car.
  • Drunk driving. A chemically impaired driver is a major hazard on the road. They cause thousands of accidents in Arizona each year, and dozens of motorcyclists are killed or seriously injured when a drunk driver slams into them. We can seek compensation to hold these drivers accountable.
  • Aggressive passing. Some motorists are angry to see any motorcycle, so they try to pass you, possibly even around a bend. They then pull back into the lane too soon, resulting in a collision.

Other accidents are caused by defective roads. For example, potholes and uneven roads can flip a bike, or a poorly constructed work zone leads to a major wreck. We will help you document how a dangerous read led to an accident and injuries.

Unusual Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Many motorcyclists suffer similar injuries as other motorists involved in collisions: head injuries, whiplash, and fractures. But motorcyclists also suffer some unusual ones:

  • Nerve damage in the arm. This is called “biker’s arm” and it refers to a person bracing themselves for impact. The arm suffers a direct hit by a car, or our client lands on their arm. This type of impact can lead to serious nerve damage and pain.
  • Pelvic fractures. The pelvis is a butterfly shaped bone where the legs join at the hips. This bone can fracture in any accident. A person can have trouble standing up when they suffer a pelvic fracture.
  • Road rash. Any biker who is wearing shorts or t-shirts can suffer road rash on their skin when they slide across the road. This is a very serious skin injury, often resulting in skin grafts and leaving people disfigured.
  • Facial injuries. Some motorcyclists land on their faces when they fall off a bike. You could suffer a nose injury, disfigurement, or eye injuries. Many people with serious disfigurement need reconstructive surgery.

All bodily injuries are serious. Please head to the hospital when you finish at the accident scene. And remember to continue with all recommended rehab so you give yourself the best odds of recovery.

Reject Any Settlement Offer Until You Have a Lawyer

After a motorcycle accident, you will likely experience:

  • Sky high medical bills and other expenses related to your injuries;
  • Loss of income because painful injuries keep you from working;
  • Possible job loss, if your employer doesn’t keep your job open;
  • Expensive repairs to get your motorcycle fixed or possibly buy a new one;
  • Stress and bodily pain, which put pressure on your family and diminish your quality of life.

It’s natural to want a settlement—and quickly. However, you cannot immediately agree to the first offer made by an insurance adjuster. Instead, call CLS Law. Our firm wins cases by taking the time to fully evaluate your losses. We seek financial compensation for medical care, lost wages, lost benefits, property damage, and bodily pain. We do not simply agree to the first offer from an insurance adjuster.

We know insurance companies can pay more. We demand that they treat you with respect and pay justifiable compensation for your injuries. Our firm has negotiated many personal injury settlements. We have a good idea of how much you can receive. You basically get one shot to win a settlement, so you should hire a lawyer for your team immediately after a crash.

Will Comparative Negligence Undermine Your Claim?

Motorcyclists sometimes fail to follow the rules of the road themselves. For example, you might have been speeding or weaving in and out of traffic when you were hurt. Many motorcyclists also fail to pay attention, so they contribute to an accident that way.

Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-2505 says that your full damages are lowered based on your degree of fault for the crash. This step requires comparing your lack of care to the defendant. So if you were 60% to blame, then you will receive a maximum of 40% of your damages. That’s a huge bite.

We expect the other side to allege you are mostly to blame for the accident. Too many insurance adjusters are automatically hostile to bikers, also. They love to claim motorcyclists are dangerous on the road, so they immediately blame you for any collision.

We have our work cut out proving how the accident happened and explaining why your share of the blame is minimal. We credit our full knowledge of all relevant facts for decreasing your negligence and maximizing your compensation.

Speak With Our Glendale Motorcycle Accident Attorney

Motorcycle accident victims are typically struggling with pain and mental distress after an accident. It’s understandable. You need a lawyer who has your best interests at the forefront of everything they do. Call CLS Law, PLLC. We have obtained millions of dollars for injured men and women in Glendale and throughout Arizona. Insurance companies don’t want to see us on the other side, because we are wise to their tactics. If you call us today, you can schedule a free consultation with our Glendale motorcycle accident lawyer, free of charge.

Contact CLS Law at (855) 257-9467 for a free, no-obligation consultation. Our dedicated team of motorcycle accident lawyers is ready to fight for the compensation you deserve. Let us help you get back on the road to recovery.