Motorcycle accident
Motorcycle Accident Attorneys in Scottsdale, Arizona
The firms in this guide
- Lamber Goodnow Injury Lawyers Call Lamber Goodnow Injury Lawyers: 602-274-9662
- Suzuki Law Offices Call Suzuki Law Offices: (602) 682-5270
- Scottsdale Injury Lawyers LLC Call Scottsdale Injury Lawyers LLC: (480) 900-7390
- Stone Rose Law Call Stone Rose Law: (480) 631-3025
- Goldberg and Osborne Call Goldberg and Osborne: 1-800-843-3245
1. Lamber Goodnow Injury Lawyers
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, bicycle accidents, bus accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, catastrophic and brain injuries, defective products, dog bites, drowning and swimming pool accidents, fires and explosions, medical negligence, nursing home abuse, wrongful death
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle versus car collisions, motorcycle versus truck accidents, sudden lane change motorcycle accidents, left-turning motorist accidents, tailgating motorcycle accidents, motorcycles struck by motorists running stoplights and stop signs, defective motorcycle part accidents, defective road condition accidents, hit-and-run motorcycle accidents, intersection motorcycle accidents, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims
Legal Services: Free consultations available 24 hours a day 7 days a week, negligence investigation, accident reconstruction, police report analysis, witness interviews, preservation letters to defendants, insurance claim negotiation, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, wrongful death claims, punitive damage claims
Background: The firm reports a 99% success rate with over 550 five-star reviews. Attorney Marc Lamber and Attorney Chris Goodnow lead the practice. Marc Lamber is licensed in Arizona, Colorado, Illinois, and New York. Some attorneys at the firm are motorcycle enthusiasts with personal riding experience. The firm maintains offices in Phoenix, Tucson, and Denver. Lamber Goodnow is a division of Fennemore Craig, P.C.
Location: 2394 E Camelback Rd, Suite 600, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (serving Scottsdale)
Contact: 602-ARIZONA (602-274-9662) | https://lambergoodnow.com/scottsdale-personal-injury-lawyers/scottsdale-motorcycle-accident-lawyer/
Consultation: Free consultation, no fee unless case is won, contingency fee arrangement
2. Suzuki Law Offices
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, bicycle accidents, bus accidents, pedestrian accidents, catastrophic injuries, delivery vehicle accidents, personal injury, criminal defense
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle versus car collisions, motorcycle versus truck accidents, intersection motorcycle accidents, left-turn motorcycle accidents, lane change accidents, drunk driver motorcycle accidents, distracted driver motorcycle accidents, speeding driver accidents, road hazard accidents, pothole accidents, debris-related accidents, wrongful death from motorcycle collisions
Legal Services: Free case evaluations, negligence investigation, accident reconstruction, police report analysis, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, loss of earning capacity claims, pain and suffering damages, emotional distress claims, property damage recovery, punitive damage claims, wrongful death claims
Background: Suzuki Law Offices has more than 30 years of experience in personal injury law. The firm serves clients throughout Arizona with offices in Phoenix, Tucson, and Goodyear. The attorneys are skilled trial lawyers prepared to prove cases in court when necessary.
Location: 2929 E. Camelback Rd, Suite 224, Phoenix, AZ 85016 (serving Scottsdale)
Contact: (602) 682-5270 | https://www.suzukilawoffices.com/scottsdale/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/
Consultation: Free consultation, bilingual services available in English and Spanish
3. Scottsdale Injury Lawyers LLC
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, trucking accidents, bicycle injuries, slip trip and fall injuries, dog bites, civil rights violations, police brutality, wrongful death, survival actions
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle versus car collisions, motorcycle versus truck accidents, intersection motorcycle accidents, head-on motorcycle collisions, lane change accidents, rear-end collisions with motorcycles, drunk driver motorcycle accidents, distracted driver motorcycle accidents, wrongful death from motorcycle collisions
Legal Services: Free case evaluations, negligence investigation, police report analysis, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, wrongful death claims, civil rights claims
Background: The firm has over 50 years of combined legal experience. Attorney Charles “Tony” Piccuta is the founder and lead trial attorney, admitted to practice in Arizona, California, Illinois, and Nevada after passing all bar exams on the first try. Attorney Chuck Piccuta has practiced law for over 40 years as a former naval officer and JAG attorney. The firm has achieved a $1,925,000 motorcycle accident jury verdict. The firm is rated by Super Lawyers and BBB accredited.
Location: 8700 E. Pinnacle Peak Road, Suite 204, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Contact: (480) 900-7390 | https://www.scottsdaleinjurylawyers.com/
Consultation: Free consultation
4. Stone Rose Law
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, personal injury, wrongful death
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle versus car collisions, motorcycle versus truck accidents, intersection motorcycle accidents, lane change accidents, left-turn motorcycle accidents, drunk driver motorcycle accidents, distracted driver motorcycle accidents, road hazard accidents, uninsured motorist claims, underinsured motorist claims
Legal Services: Free consultations, negligence investigation, accident reconstruction, insurance claim negotiation, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, property damage recovery, wrongful death claims
Background: Stone Rose Law provides personal injury representation to motorcyclists in Scottsdale and throughout Arizona. The firm works on a contingency fee basis, meaning clients pay no fees unless the firm recovers compensation. The attorneys have experience handling Arizona comparative fault cases and insurance settlement negotiations.
Location: Scottsdale, Arizona (serving Maricopa County)
Contact: (480) 631-3025 | https://www.stoneroselaw.com/az-personal-injury/scottsdale-motorcycle-accident-lawyer/
Consultation: Free consultation, contingency fee arrangement
5. Goldberg and Osborne
Practice Focus: Motorcycle accidents, car accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian accidents, bicycle accidents, slip and fall accidents, dog bites, nursing home abuse, defective products, wrongful death, personal injury
Case Types Handled: Motorcycle versus car collisions, motorcycle versus truck accidents, intersection motorcycle accidents, head-on motorcycle collisions, lane change accidents, drunk driver motorcycle accidents, distracted driver motorcycle accidents, defective road condition accidents, hit-and-run motorcycle accidents, wrongful death from motorcycle collisions
Legal Services: Free case evaluations, negligence investigation, accident reconstruction, police report analysis, insurance claim negotiation, litigation, trial representation, settlement negotiations, medical expense recovery, lost wage claims, pain and suffering damages, property damage recovery, wrongful death claims
Background: Goldberg and Osborne has been serving Arizona since 1989 and has recovered over $2 billion for clients. The firm maintains multiple offices throughout Arizona and provides bilingual services. The firm is one of the most recognized personal injury practices in the state.
Location: Multiple Arizona offices serving Scottsdale
Contact: 1-800-THE-EAGLE (1-800-843-3245) | https://1800theeagle.com/scottsdale/motorcycle-accident/
Consultation: Free case evaluation, contingency fee arrangement, bilingual services available
Scottsdale Motorcycle Claims: Arizona Dram Shop, Coverage and Helmet Rules
When a rider is hit in Scottsdale by a driver who had been drinking, Arizona law can reach the bar or restaurant that served the driver, and the rider’s own policy may supply uninsured motorist coverage. The rider’s helmet obligations and own fault are measured separately.
Liability of the Business That Served the Driver
Under A.R.S. § 4-311(A), a liquor licensee is liable for personal injuries, property damage or wrongful death if it sold spirituous liquor to an obviously intoxicated purchaser, or to an underage purchaser without checking identification or with knowledge of the age, the purchaser consumed it, and the consumption was a proximate cause of the harm. Subsection (B) does not charge a licensee with knowledge of drinking elsewhere unknown to it unless the person was obviously intoxicated. Under § 4-312(A), a licensee is not liable to an adult companion who was present when the liquor was consumed and knew of the impaired condition.
Uninsured Motorist Coverage on the Rider’s Policy
A.R.S. § 20-259.01(A) requires insurers to offer uninsured motorist coverage by written notice, in limits not less than the policy’s bodily injury limits, on a form approved by the director, and the declarations page records whether the named insured bought or rejected it.
The Helmet Requirement
A.R.S. § 28-964(A) requires an operator or passenger under 18 to wear a protective helmet that is safely secured, and requires every operator to wear approved eye protection unless the motorcycle has a protective windshield.
The Rider’s Own Fault
Under A.R.S. § 12-2505(A), a rider’s fault reduces the full damages in proportion and does not bar the claim. For example, imagine $100,000 in damages with the rider 40 percent at fault: the recovery would be $60,000.
Scottsdale Motorcycle Accident Questions
Is lane filtering allowed on Scottsdale streets?
Yes, under listed conditions. Under A.R.S. § 28-903(F), a two-wheeled motorcycle may pass a vehicle stopped in its lane and ride between lanes only if it is safe, the street has at least two lanes in the same direction, the speed limit is 45 miles per hour or less and the motorcycle goes no faster than 15 miles per hour.
What happens after a claim is filed with a public entity?
A claim filed under A.R.S. § 12-821.01 is deemed denied 60 days after filing unless the claimant is told of a denial in writing sooner, and the lawsuit must be brought within one year after accrual under § 12-821. Claims against private parties follow the two-year limit in § 12-542.
How is a wrongful death recovery divided?
Under A.R.S. § 12-612(C), the amount recovered is distributed to the surviving spouse, children or parents in proportion to their damages, or becomes an asset of the estate when the action is brought on its behalf.