Chandler Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Hurt in a bike crash on Arizona Avenue, Dobson Road or a historic-downtown Chandler bike route? Kent Law can take the fight to the insurance company while you heal. We focus on personal injury, and we know how insurers try to blame riders. Our Phoenix office in Ahwatukee is about 11 miles from Chandler City Hall. Call (480) 359-KENT today. No fee unless we win.

Bicycle crashes in Chandler by the numbers

In 2024, Chandler had 4,267 crashes. 14 were fatal crashes and 1,263 were injury crashes. 15 people were killed and 1,856 were injured, and 181 crashes were alcohol-related (ADOT, 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5). Statewide that year, 44 bicyclists were killed and 1,349 were injured, and 3.19% of bicycle crashes were fatal (ADOT, Table 1-1 and Arizona at a Glance). See how Chandler compares with other Valley cities in our Phoenix-area crash statistics.

Chandler riding mixes arterial traffic with quieter downtown and neighborhood streets. Arizona Avenue, Dobson Road, Alma School Road, Chandler Boulevard, Ray Road and Warner Road carry cars, delivery vans and bikes in the same corridors. Historic downtown Chandler and nearby commercial strips have curbside parking where dooring risk is real. Loop 202, Loop 101 and I-10 edge the city; freeway-adjacent crashes are usually handled by Arizona DPS. Most of the bike cases we handle happen on city streets and at intersections.

What to do after a bicycle accident in Chandler

1. Call 911. Report the crash and any injuries. If you can move safely, get out of traffic.
2. Get medical care the same day. Adrenaline can hide pain. Head injuries and internal injuries may not show symptoms right away. A same-day visit also links your injuries to the crash.
3. Photograph everything. Get the scene, bike lane markings, signals, the vehicle and plate, your bike from every side, your helmet and gear, and your injuries.
4. Get the other driver's information. Name, phone number, license, plate, insurance company and policy number.
5. Talk to witnesses. Get names and phone numbers before people leave.
6. Look for cameras. Downtown businesses, shopping centers and doorbell cameras near the route may have video. Footage does not last forever.
7. Get the report number. Chandler Police usually investigate crashes on city streets. Arizona DPS usually handles I-10, Loop 101 and Loop 202.
8. Keep your bike, helmet and gear as they are. Don't repair or throw them away until we've documented them.
9. Call us before any recorded statement. Call Kent Law at (480) 359-KENT before you talk to any insurance adjuster on the record.

Common bicycle crashes in Chandler

Unsafe passing and sideswipes

When a driver passes a bicycle going the same direction, the driver must leave a safe distance of not less than three feet until safely past (A.R.S. § 28-735(A)). A driver who clips your handlebar or squeezes you against parked cars on Arizona Avenue or Dobson Road did not give you that space.

Dooring on downtown and commercial strips

Historic downtown Chandler and commercial parking strips are dooring hotspots. A person shall not open a vehicle door unless it is reasonably safe and can be done without interfering with other traffic, and shall not leave a door open on the traffic side longer than needed to load or unload (A.R.S. § 28-905). If a driver or passenger swung a door into your path, the duty is on the person who opened it.

Left-hook and right-hook intersection crashes

A driver turns across your path at an intersection or into a driveway and says they didn't see you. Signal timing, bike-lane markings, video and damage patterns help show who had the right of way.

Bike-lane intrusions

A path or lane designated as a bicycle path or lane is for the exclusive use of bicycles. A person shall not operate, stop, park or leave standing a vehicle in that path or lane except in an emergency or to cross it to reach a road or driveway (A.R.S. § 28-815(C)–(D)).

Road defects and public-entity claims

Potholes, uneven pavement, poor markings or missing signs can cause a fall. When a public entity or public employee may share responsibility, Arizona generally requires a notice of claim within 180 days (A.R.S. § 12-821.01). Call us early so we can evaluate whether a government claim applies and protect the deadline.

Hit-and-run and uninsured drivers

If the driver fled or had no insurance, your own UM/UIM coverage may help. See our hit and run lawyer page and uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.

Arizona rules that affect your claim

Cyclist rights (A.R.S. § 28-812). A person riding a bicycle on a roadway or on a shoulder adjoining a roadway is generally granted the same rights and subject to the same duties as the driver of a vehicle, with limited exceptions. You belong on the road. Drivers have to share it.

Three-foot passing (A.R.S. § 28-735(A)). When overtaking and passing a bicycle going the same direction, a motor-vehicle driver must exercise due care by leaving a safe distance of not less than three feet until safely past.

Dooring (A.R.S. § 28-905). No one may open a vehicle door unless it is reasonably safe and won't interfere with traffic.

Comparative fault (A.R.S. § 12-2505). If you were partly at fault, your damages are reduced by your share of fault. In most cases, your claim is not wiped out. Insurers know this and often try to pin blame on riders. We push back with evidence.

Deadlines. Most Arizona injury lawsuits must generally be filed within 2 years (A.R.S. § 12-542). If a public entity or public employee caused your crash — including some road-defect and city-vehicle cases — you generally must file a notice of claim within 180 days (A.R.S. § 12-821.01). The lawsuit itself generally must be filed within 1 year (A.R.S. § 12-821). Call us early so we can protect your claim.

Uninsured and underinsured drivers (A.R.S. § 20-259.01). If the driver who hit you has no insurance or not enough, your own UM/UIM coverage may help even though you were on a bike. Arizona insurers generally must offer UM and UIM coverage in writing, and the named insured can decline it.

If you're in the hospital

Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center, at 1955 W. Frye Road, is a state-designated Level I trauma center (Arizona Department of Health Services trauma center list). You don't have to leave your bed to talk to us. We can come to you at the hospital or at home, or talk by phone or video. If you hit your head, see our brain injury page.

How we handle Chandler bicycle accident cases

We move from day one. We get the crash report, look for video before it's erased, document your bike and gear, talk to witnesses, and hire crash reconstructionists when a case needs them. We deal with the insurance company, so you don't have to take their calls.

Here's our track record. Kent Law recovers millions of dollars for injured clients every year, and we have handled thousands of injury cases. We handle negotiated settlements, mediation, arbitration and trial. Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome.

Chandler Police usually investigate crashes on city streets. The department lists two online options for crash reports, BuyCrash and CRASHDOCS, and you can also request a report from Chandler PD Records. Once you hire us, we request the report for you. Chandler injury lawsuits are usually filed in Maricopa County Superior Court.

Meeting with us

Our office is at 4001 E. Mountain Sky Ave., Ste. 105, Phoenix, AZ 85044, about 11 miles from Chandler City Hall. We usually meet at our office, but if you can't get here, we can come to you at the hospital or at home, or meet by phone or video.

For every type of injury case we handle in town, see our Chandler personal injury page. For bike claims across the Valley, see our Phoenix bicycle accident lawyer page. We also serve Tempe, Gilbert and Mesa. See all the areas we serve.

Hurt in a Chandler bicycle crash? Call Kent Law at (480) 359-KENT. No fee unless we win.

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This page is general information, not legal advice. Every case is different.