Arizona Motorcycle Accident FAQs
Riders get blamed for crashes they did not cause. Arizona law is more forgiving than the assumptions insurers start from — here is what actually applies.
I was not wearing a helmet. Does that end my claim?
No. Arizona requires helmets only for riders under 18, so an adult riding without one is not breaking the law. An insurer may still argue it affected head injuries specifically, which is an argument about damages rather than a bar to the claim. Read more →
Is lane splitting legal in Arizona?
Arizona permits limited lane filtering rather than lane splitting at speed, under specific conditions. Because the rules are narrow and were added recently, whether they applied to your situation is worth confirming before accepting blame. Read more →
The driver says they never saw me. Does that help or hurt?
It usually helps. A driver who fails to see a motorcycle in plain view has generally failed to keep a proper lookout — that is a description of negligence, not a defense to it. Read more →
How long do I have to file in Arizona?
Generally two years from the crash, with a 180-day notice of claim if a public entity was involved. Read more →
What if I was partly at fault?
You can still recover. Arizona uses pure comparative negligence, reducing your recovery by your share rather than eliminating it. Read more →
Are motorcycle damages capped in Arizona?
No. Arizona's constitution prohibits caps on injury or death damages, which matters in rider cases where injuries are often severe. Read more →
The driver had minimum insurance. Is that all I can get?
Not necessarily. Your own uninsured/underinsured coverage may apply, and Arizona's written-offer rule sometimes puts that coverage in place even where a policy appears not to carry it. Read more →
What does a motorcycle accident lawyer cost?
Nothing up front. Contingency fee, free initial review, no obligation. Read more →
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