Phoenix AZ Motorcycle Accident Attorneys
Attorney Representation in Phoenix, Arizona Since 1996
What to Do When You Are an Inexperienced Motorcycle Rider and Are in an Arizona Motorcycle Accident
As experienced Arizona motorcycle accident lawyers, we see many people who are injured on motorcycles. Many riders are very experienced and others are just out there learning how to ride for the first time. For those riders who have just got their license, it is important to know that many times the insurance company or at-fault party will blame the motorcycle rider for their inexperience in riding. If you are an inexperienced motorcycle rider and are in an accident, it is important to do the following:
- Never give a recorded statement
- Do not discuss your riding history with the at-fault party
- If your bike is totalled, find out as soon as possible what storage yard it was taken to
- Do not talk to any witnesses but try to get their information
- Take pictures of your motorcycle or have a family member take photos
- Take pictures of all your clothing or anything else that was damaged as a result of the accident
Arizona Motorcycle Accident Statistics
According to the Arizona crash facts for 2010, there were about 2,735 motorcycle crashes during the year. The number of fatal crashes was 83 and 86 people were killed in those crashes. There were 2,198 injury crashes with 2,390 people who were injured in the crashes.
Liability Issues with Arizona Motorcycles
The at-fault party will turn over all the information about the motorcycle accident to their insurance company. The insurance company for the motorcycle rider has a job to do and that is to pay out as little as possible to the injured victims. The insurance company for that reason many times tries to blame the motorcycle rider for their own injuries. In a lot of instances, this is done by looking into the rider's history as to how long they have been riding a motorcycle, where they got licensed, and asking more questions about how the motorcycle accident happened. Especially riders who lay down their bike to avoid a more serious collision or more serious injuries are blamed by the insurance company for causing their own injuries.
Contact an Experienced Arizona Motorcycle Injury Lawyer
An experienced Arizona motorcycle injury lawyer can help answer all of your questions. Many motorcycle riders might think they do not want to get a lawyer involved; however, it is always better to speak to a lawyer who has experience in motorcycle accidents and know the answers to your legal questions. A lawyer can also inform you more as to what to do and what not to do when you are in a motorcycle accident and are injured. The last thing you want to do is to try to handle your own motorcycle accident case and then give the insurance company lots of arguments to use against you based on your own answers. At Breyer Law Offices, we have been handling motorcycle accidents for years. We are here to answer all your legal questions. We have a contingency fee agreement, which means we do not charge any fee until we win your case. We also give free consultations. Call us now to receive all the answers to your legal questions.
