Gilbert Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

Hurt in a motorcycle crash on Gilbert Road, Val Vista Drive or the Loop 202? Kent Law can take the fight to the insurance company while you heal. We focus on personal injury, and we know how insurers use rider bias to pay less. Our Phoenix office in Ahwatukee is about 17 miles from the Gilbert Municipal Center. Call (480) 359-KENT today. No fee unless we win.

Motorcycle crashes in Gilbert by the numbers

In 2024, Gilbert had 2,914 crashes. 21 were fatal crashes and 695 were injury crashes. 22 people were killed and 951 were injured, and 123 crashes were alcohol-related (ADOT, 2024 Arizona Motor Vehicle Crash Facts, Table 2-5, p. 13). Statewide that year, there were 3,036 motorcycle crashes. 219 motorcyclists were killed and 2,503 were injured, and Maricopa and Pima Counties together had 70.32% of the state's motorcycle fatalities (ADOT, Section 8 and Table 1-1). See how Gilbert compares with other Valley cities in our Phoenix-area crash statistics.

Gilbert traffic runs on a grid of busy arterials: Gilbert Road, Val Vista Drive, Higley Road, Lindsay Road, Warner Road, Ray Road and Williams Field Road. Loop 202 (the Santan Freeway) and US 60 carry riders in and out of town. Freeway crashes are usually handled by Arizona DPS. Most of the crash cases we handle happen on city streets and at intersections.

What to do after a motorcycle accident in Gilbert

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. Some injuries, including brain 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, signals, the other 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. Businesses along the arterials and near SanTan Village may have video. So may doorbell cameras. Footage doesn't last forever.
7. Get the report number. Gilbert Police usually investigate crashes on town streets. Arizona DPS usually handles Loop 202 and US 60.
8. Keep your gear and bike as they are. Don't repair the bike or throw away your helmet, jacket, gloves or boots 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 motorcycle crashes in Gilbert

Left-turn crashes

A driver turns left across the rider's path at an intersection or into a driveway and says, "I didn't see the motorcycle." In 2024, left-turn crashes were 518 of 2,032 multi-unit motorcycle crashes (25.49%) and 56 of 144 fatal ones (38.89%), the largest share of fatal motorcycle crashes of any collision type (ADOT, Table 8-14). We dig into sight lines, signals, timing and what the driver was doing.

Rear-end and unsafe lane-change crashes

A driver doesn't stop in time, or merges without checking a blind spot. A car has bumpers and crumple zones. A rider has none. Even a low-speed hit can throw a rider off the bike.

Crashes while lane filtering

Arizona allows motorcycle lane filtering in limited situations (A.R.S. § 28-903): a two-wheeled motorcycle may pass stopped vehicles going the same direction on a road with at least two lanes in that direction and a speed limit of 45 mph or less, if the rider goes no faster than 15 mph and can do so safely. Even when filtering was allowed, insurers may still try to blame the rider. The details matter.

Crashes with trucks and large vehicles

Trucks have big blind spots and need more room to stop and turn. When one hits a rider, the injuries can be severe. See our truck accident page.

Arizona rules that affect your claim

Helmets (A.R.S. § 28-964). Arizona generally requires motorcycle riders and passengers under 18 to wear a protective helmet. Adults are not required to. Not wearing a helmet does not bar your claim. The insurer may argue that a helmet would have made some of your injuries less serious. That argument is about the extent of certain injuries. It doesn't change who caused the crash.

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. There are exceptions, such as A.R.S. § 12-711 for some alcohol- or drug-related situations, so talk to us about your facts.

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, such as a Town of Gilbert vehicle, 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 uninsured or underinsured motorist (UM/UIM) coverage may help. Arizona insurers generally must offer UM and UIM coverage in writing, and the named insured can decline it. See uninsured and underinsured motorist claims.

If you're in the hospital

Nearby trauma care includes Banner Gateway Medical Center in Gilbert (Level IV), Banner Desert Medical Center in Mesa (Level I) and Dignity Health Chandler Regional Medical Center (Level I) on the 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 Gilbert motorcycle 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.

Gilbert Police usually investigate crashes on town streets. Most reports approved for release are sold online through LexisNexis BuyCrash. Fatal and DUI-linked reports go through Gilbert Police Records. Once you hire us, we request the report for you. Gilbert 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 17 miles from the Gilbert Municipal Center. 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 Gilbert personal injury page. For motorcycle claims across the Valley, see our Phoenix motorcycle accident lawyer page. We also serve Tempe, Chandler and Mesa. See all the areas we serve.

Hurt in a Gilbert motorcycle 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.