Yes. If you were injured as a passenger in a motorcycle accident, you have the right to bring a claim against any party responsible for the crash, including the motorcycle’s driver, if their negligence contributed. Because passengers are considered innocent parties under the law, you may seek compensation for your injuries and related losses from the at-fault driver.

Your primary claim would be against the intoxicated driver who caused the accident. However, you may also have grounds for a Dram Shop claim if a bar or restaurant overserved that driver prior to the crash. If it can be proven that an establishment continued to serve alcohol to someone who was clearly intoxicated, the business may also be held legally responsible for damages resulting from the accident.

Yes. You may be able to pursue a negligent entrustment claim against the car’s owner. If the owner knew, or reasonably should have known, that the driver was impaired or posed a danger to others, they can also be held liable for the injuries and damages caused.

If the at-fault driver’s insurance is insufficient, you have two main paths:

• File an Underinsured Motorist (UIM) claim. Because many drivers only carry minimum coverage, their policy may not fully cover medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. If you have UIM coverage, your own insurance can compensate you for the remaining damages up to your policy limits. Since you were not at fault, this claim should not impact your premiums.

File a lawsuit against the at-fault driver. If the other driver’s insurance does not cover your full losses, you can pursue additional recovery through a personal injury lawsuit. A successful judgment may allow you to collect compensation from the driver’s personal assets beyond their insurance policy.

In Arizona, juries use established guidelines to evaluate the appropriate amount of compensation. These instructions require jurors to consider a range of factors, including:

• The nature, severity, and expected duration of the injury
• Physical and emotional suffering, including pain, disability, disfigurement, and mental distress
• Past and future medical costs, such as treatment, care, and rehabilitation services
• Wages lost because of the injury, as well as any reduced ability to earn income in the future
• Loss of love, companionship, guidance, and care within family relationships (including spouses, parents, and children)
• Loss of enjoyment of life, including limitations on hobbies, travel, or activities that once brought joy

These considerations enable juries to account for both measurable financial losses and the more intangible personal effects of an injury. If you’d like to better understand what your claim may be worth, contact a Glendale motorcycle accident attorney at (480) 637-5757.

After a motorcycle crash, you may find yourself dealing with medical treatments, bills, insurance adjusters, vehicle repairs, and rental arrangements, all at once. The process can quickly become overwhelming. A skilled motorcycle accident lawyer can take on these burdens, giving you the space to focus on healing.

At Rasmussen Injury Law, our team can:

• Handle all calls from the other driver’s insurance company
• File claims to repair your motorcycle and help secure a rental vehicle
• Obtain the official police report and contact witnesses for statements
• Gather and preserve key evidence to prove fault and establish liability
• Identify all available insurance coverage, including the at-fault driver’s policy and any other potential sources of recovery

Speak to a Glendale motorcycle accident lawyer to learn more about how our team can help.

In Arizona, you generally have two years from the date of a motorcycle accident to file a personal injury lawsuit. (Read more about Arizona’s statute of limitations here.) Missing this deadline could result in your case being dismissed, preventing you from recovering compensation even if you have a strong claim.

Coping with serious injuries is never easy, but you don’t need to face the legal process by yourself. Our skilled Phoenix motorcycle accident attorneys provide free consultations and will handle every step of your case while you concentrate on healing. Call (480) 637-5757 today for a free case review.

Although the same core legal principles apply, motorcycle accident cases tend to be more complicated for several reasons, including injury severity, legal standards, comparative fault, and societal bias.

Whether through the other driver’s distracted driving or their failure to follow traffic laws, motorcycle crashes often lead to far more serious injuries than car accidents because riders lack the protection of a vehicle. As a result, these cases typically involve higher medical expenses, long-term care, and damages such as traumatic brain injuries. In addition, juries and insurance companies may hold biases against motorcyclists, assuming they take unnecessary risks or are at fault, even when the evidence shows otherwise.

Because motorcycles react differently on the road, determining how a crash occurred may also require unique evidence and expert testimony. For example, skidding on gravel poses a much greater danger to a motorcycle than to a car. Riders must also show compliance with all safety laws, as insurers often attempt to argue comparative fault to reduce compensation.

The negligence of other drivers is a leading cause of motorcycle crashes. Common contributing factors include:

• Left-hand turns: When drivers make a turn without noticing an oncoming motorcyclist.
• Unsafe lane changes: Failing to check blind spots or properly signal.
• Tailgating: Following a motorcycle too closely without a safe stopping distance.
• “Dooring” accidents: When car doors are opened into the path of an approaching motorcycle.

Motorcyclists are entitled to the same rights and responsibilities as all other motorists. When a driver’s careless actions put riders at risk, injured parties have the right to pursue compensation.

If you’ve been hurt in a motorcycle accident, our Glendale motorcycle accident attorneys can evaluate your case, identify who is at fault, and fight for a fair settlement that covers all your damages. After a collision in Arizona, turn to Rasmussen Injury Law to protect your rights and seek the compensation you deserve. 

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