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Tucson Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

For many people, motorcycles mean freedom, and they have never seen more popularity. Statistics show that motorcycle registration in the U.S. has increased from 3.8 million in 1997 to more than 8.4 million in 2013, and the numbers keep growing.

Few places are more popular for motorcycles than Arizona, and our Tucson motorcycle accident lawyers know that means the likelihood of injuries is higher in our state.

Tucson Motorcycles LawyerMotorcycle registrations in Arizona have grown to more than 190,000 in 2017, not surprising for a state where, even in its coldest month, January, the daily temperature still reaches an average of 67 degrees.

Add to that the fact that Arizona ranks 47th in amount of precipitation and has four cities (Yuma, Phoenix, Tucson and Flagstaff) ranked in the top 10 for most sunshine yearly in the U.S., and it’s clear to see why so there are so many motorcycles on our roads.

Why Hire Our Tucson Motorcycle Accident Attorney to Handle Your Claim?

If you handle a claim on your own, you could be leaving a lot of money on the table. Without the help of an attorney, you’ll spend most of your time learning the basics of these cases. You’ll have little to no frame of reference for what constitutes a reasonable amount of compensation. Because of these and other factors, you’ll be negotiating from a major disadvantage with professionals who know what they’re doing and seek every opportunity to lessen or deny the payments you deserve.

By hiring our experienced Tucson motorcycle accident attorney, you can leave the work to your own professional. Then, you can focus on getting your life back to normal and prioritizing your health.

Give us a call at 520-629-9909 or us our online form to get a free consultation. We speak English and Spanish.

How Much Are Motorcycle Accident Cases Worth?

The value of a motorcycle accident claim varies greatly, depending on many factors. The extent of the property damage, the cost of the injuries, the time lost at work and the severity of pain and suffering are all important elements an attorney considers when determining how much a client should seek in damages.

An injury claim can range from thousands to millions of dollars. Be wary of any attorney that gives a specific figure without knowing the details of your case. We encourage people to contact our firm to schedule a free consultation, so we can learn more about their case and provide them an initial assessment. Contact the Khalidi Law Firm to get started.

How Long Do Motorcycle Accident Cases Take?

The length of a motorcycle accident claim depends on the complexity of the case, the resistance of insurance companies to hear your demands and many other factors. Some cases can be resolved within a few weeks, while others might take several months or longer.

The statute of limitations for a personal injury claim in Arizona is two years from the time of the injury. It’s typically in an injured person’s best interest to contact an attorney as soon as possible after a motorcycle accident so the attorney has plenty of time to build a case.

A Settlement or a Trial – What to Expect

A successful motorcycle accident claim usually has one of two paths – a settlement or a trial. In a settlement, the motorcyclist and their attorney come to an agreement with the party named in a lawsuit on how much should be given in compensation. There is no need for a trial if a settlement is reached.

If no settlement is reached, then the dispute can be taken to trial where both sides make their case in front of a jury. The jury will decide whether the defendant in the lawsuit is responsible for paying the injured person. A jury will also determine how much the injured party should be given.

At the Khalidi Law Firm, we prepare every case to go to trial. Even if the matter is settled, we believe it’s important to let the other side know that we are prepared to take an issue as far as it needs to go to get our client the payment they deserve. This gives us more power at the negotiating table and ensures that every single case we handle is built on solid ground.

Learn about how much you can get in a motorcycle accident case. Read about the average motorcycle accident settlement amount.

 

What Our Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Do for Our Clients

We go beyond the basics of handling your claim. In addition to filing paperwork, handling correspondence with insurance companies and other attorneys, conducting research, and investigating the causes of the injury, we provide support to our clients and invest our full resources in their case.

We want to help you get the care you need, and we use our networks of professionals to help you recover from your injuries. We also want to make sure you get compensation that truly reflects the situation you face after your motorcycle accident.

At the Khalidi Law Firm, we believe that your pain is as real and important as any financial consequences you’re facing. We make sure your concerns are heard, and we take your pain seriously. We want to get you payment that reflects the physical and emotional suffering you’ve endured.

Contact the Khalidi Law Firm today at 520-629-9909 to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.

What to Do if You’ve Been Involved in a Motorcycle Accident in Tucson

  • Get out of harm’s way. If you are in the middle of busy traffic or in another dangerous situation, make sure you get to a safe place where you can proceed with the following steps.
  • Call 911 to notify the police of the accident and request an ambulance. The police will respond to the scene, ask questions and eventually file a report that your attorney will use in your claim. Cooperate with the police to the best of your ability. If you’ve been injured or even suspect that you’re hurt, you should request an ambulance and seek immediate medical treatment.
  • Exchange information with the other driver. If your accident involved another driver, get their name and insurance information. Avoid speaking at length with the driver other than to get this basic information. The words you use can be used against you, even if you are simply being polite.
  • Take pictures and gather contact information of other witnesses. If you are able to do so, take pictures of the scene of the crash and the damage to your motorcycle. If there witnesses to your accident, consider asking them for their contact information so you can get their account of what happened.
  • Prioritize medical care. If you sought immediate medical attention, follow the doctor’s orders and seek additional treatment as needed. If you didn’t take an ambulance immediately following the accident, visit the doctor to make sure you aren’t seriously injured. The adrenaline rush after a motorcycle accident can mask symptoms of serious bodily harm.
  • Keep copies of bills and records. Keep track of any documents or bills you receive in relation to your injury. These documents will be valuable when filing an injury claim.
  • Contact an attorney. If you’ve been injured and want to make sure you get the compensation you deserve, contact a motorcycle accident attorney in Tucson right away.

We suggest you contact the Khalidi Law Firm at 520-629-9909 to schedule a free consultation with one of our motorcycle accident lawyers. We want to hear your story and help you find the best path forward.

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How Our Tucson Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Help

If you’ve been involved in a motorcycle accident, Khalidi Law Firm, PLLC can help. Call to set up a free consultation to evaluate the merits of your claim. We receive no attorney fees unless we secure financial compensation for your injuries. Any expenses advanced by the law firm are recouped from the settlement or judgement.

Khalidi Law Firm, PLLC has more than two decades’ experience litigating motorcycle accidents from our offices in Tucson’s Barrio Historico. If you’ve been in an accident, we have both the resources and the experience to help you navigate through the maze of legalities, to ensure that you know your rights and understand what comes next. A Tucson motorcycle accident lawyer at Khalidi Law Firm can help you recover expenses and compensation including:

  • Hospital charges
  • Rehab expenses
  • Doctor’s bills
  • Prescription drugs
  • Physical therapy
  • Assistive devices
  • Home nursing care
  • Household help
  • Lost wages
  • Reduced future earning ability
  • Loss of companionship
  • Funeral expenses

Contact us at 520-629-9909 to set up a free consultation to analyze your case. You won’t pay unless we win.

We help our clients in both English and Spanish.

 

 

Motorcycles: Fun But Dangerous

But despite the fun and freedom they offer, motorcycles can also be dangerous when motorcycle accidents occur. With only two wheels and no shell, a motorcycle has little to protect its rider, and motorcycle accidents often result in more serious injuries than automobile collisions. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), 4,976 people died as a result of motorcycle accidents in 2015, and 88,000 motorcyclists were injured. In addition, a 2017 study from the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that there were 2,194 motorcycle injuries each year per 100,000 registered motorcycles. That’s three times the injury rate for other vehicles.

Arizona, with its long stretches of highway, warm weather and tourist attractions, has more than its share. These accidents don’t only cost lives, but the ripple effect causes damages that spread across the state by impacting its economy.

Be Careful on These Dangerous Tucson Roads

Not all roads are created equal. Poor design, heavy traffic, and poor road maintenance can make certain roads more dangerous than others. Motorcyclists should take special care around these five intersections, which are the location of 1 in 30 accidents in Tucson:

  • Alvernon Way and Grant Road— Between 2010-2012, there were 72 crashes per year at this intersection.
  • Grant and Swan—This intersection averages 69 crashes per year.
  • Golf Links Road and Kolb Road— There are an average of 60 crashes per year at this crossroads. That’s more than one per week.
  • Broadway and Wilmot—Where these two streets meet, there are an average of 60 crashes per year.
  • 22ndStreet and Kolb Road—With only two less accidents than the two above intersections, this one has 58 crashes per year.

Take extra care around these intersections and in general when you’re on Kolb Road or Grant Road. But if you are involved in an accident, contact a Tucson motorcycle accident lawyer after you receive proper medical treatment.

Most Common Causes of Motorcycle Accidents

  • A Car Ahead Turns Left – Motorcycle accidents are frequently caused by a driver who fails to see the motorcycle or judges its speed incorrectly, turning in front of it at an intersection.
  • Gravel In A Blind Corner – Turning a corner and hitting gravel, a patch of sand or other substances that can loosen the tires’ grip on the road.
  • Cornering Too Fast – The motorcycle enters a turn too fast leaving no time to compensate.
  • A Car Improperly Changes Lanes – Because motorcycles are smaller and harder to see, cars sometimes miss them in blind spots.
  • Hit from Behind – This type of accident is extremely dangerous. When stopped at an intersection, stop sign, light, etc., a vehicle approaches from behind and doesn’t stop. Where in a car this rarely leads to major injury, on a motorcycle it can be devastating.
  • Riding in Groups – When one rider in a group is inattentive and endangers the whole group through his actions.
  • Car Door Opens Unexpectedly – Motorcycles are vulnerable to cars parked on the side of the street whose occupants open the door in their path.
  • Road Conditions – All types of precipitation can make the road slippery. This is a hazard for all drivers, but especially for those with only two wheels.
  • Alcohol-Related Incidents – Alcohol plays a role in an inexcusably high number of motorcycle accidents. DUI drivers may be more dangerous on motorcycles than in cars. NHTSA reports that in fatal motorcycle accidents, 43 percent involved alcohol.

 

 

Pay Special Attention in Tucson Intersections to Avoid Motorcycle Accidents

NHTSA research points to intersections as particularly dangerous for drivers. Vehicles turning left, crossing lanes, and even turning right create added opportunity for collisions. Because car drivers are less likely to see motorcycles than other cars or trucks, riders are in even greater danger at a crossroads.

Several factors play a role in intersection accidents. Drivers making left turns present the most common pre-condition for an accident with 22.2% attributed to this maneuver. Closely behind, at 20%, is when a vehicle leaves a roadway. Be wary at intersections with stoplights. They account for over 52% of accidents, with intersections controlled by stop signs being the site of over 31% of accidents.

The vast majority of intersection accidents are attributed to driver error, rather than road or weather conditions.

NHTSA data indicates that driver error accounts for 96% of intersection accidents.

Whether a driver is inattentive, aggressive, fails to look thoroughly for other vehicles — particularly motorcycles — when making a turn, misjudges speed of other vehicles or makes incorrect assumptions about what other drivers will do, the result of these errors, regardless of the type, can be serious injury.

For more information, see these tips on how to avoid motorcycle accidents. Unfortunately, in some situations, an coach is very hard, if not impossible, to avoid. If you or a loved one was seriously injured in a bike wreck, talk to a Tucson motorcycle accident lawyer at Khalidi Law Firm for experienced and compassionate representation. We will fight to get you the compensation you deserve. Our consultations are free, so don’t hesitate to contact us.

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Most Common Types of Motorcycle Accident Injuries

  • Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)—The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) found that 15 percent of motorcyclists treated in the hospital experienced a TBI. These are some of the most severe injuries riders can receive in motorcycle accidents, taking place when an object hits the head with great force. Motorcycle riders who wear helmets are still at risk of a TBI because they are not restrained by a seatbelt in an accident. At the moment of impact, a rider can travel farther, and potentially at a higher speed, than a person in a car.
  • Broken Bones—Broken ribs, legs, and fractured skulls are the most common, but any bone in the body can potentially be broken in an accident. Limbs are not restrained in a motorcycle accident and are more susceptible to serious injury.
  • Spinal Cord Injuries—A spinal cord injury takes place when the cord is either damaged or severed. These injuries are quite severe and can result in permanent partial or full paralysis. Riders can be thrown in an accident which increases potential for a severe injury to the spine.
  • Internal Injuries—If the body is hit hard enough, the organs inside can be damaged or even punctured. Internal injuries are especially dangerous if they go undetected. It is important to be aware of the possibility for such injuries because a rider’s body may have impact with parts of a motorcycle, or other objects along a roadway at the time of a crash. In the instant of impact, a rider may not recall what happened and what parts of their body may have been injured. Medical assessment that includes examination for possible internal injuries should be part of the treatment that immediately follows a motorcycle accident.

If you or a loved one suffers any of these injuries, seek medical care before contacting a Tucson motorcycle accident lawyer.

Arizona Motorcycle Helmet Laws

Because of the danger to the head and prevalence of head injuries during accidents, many states have helmet laws in place to help ensure the safety of riders. Currently, 19 states and Washington, D.C. have universal laws in place that require all motorcycle riders to wear helmets. Nineteen states have laws in place requiring helmets for only some riders, generally based on age. Three states, Illinois, Iowa and New Hampshire have no helmet laws in place. Arizona’s law requires riders 17 and younger to wear helmets.

Biking Injury? Contact Our Tucson Motorcycle Accident Lawyers

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If you have been in a Tucson motorcycle accident, contact Khalidi Law Firm, PLLC at 520-629-9909 today. Our team of experienced attorneys are here to help you get the compensation you deserve so you can move on with your life. Set up a free consultation to make sure your rights are protected by professionals.