Phoenix Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Trusted Bicycle Accident Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

A Phoenix Bicycle Accident Attorney Who Picks Up Where the Hospital Leaves Off

A crash with a car can leave you with broken bones, a wrecked bike, and medical bills that keep arriving long after the emergency room releases you. You need someone handling the insurance calls while you focus on healing.

A Phoenix bicycle accident lawyer at Arizona Injury Law Group can take that work off your plate. Attorney Weston S. Montrose has practiced injury law in Arizona since the mid-1990s and has been named to Best Lawyers in America every year since 2013.

Contact an experienced Phoenix personal injury lawyer today for a free consultation and we’ll talk through your options.

Bicycle Crash Claims We Handle Across Phoenix

Not every bike crash looks the same, and the claim that follows it does not either. We help injured cyclists after:

• Collisions with cars at Phoenix intersections and crosswalks
• Hit-and-run crashes where the driver left the scene
• Dooring crashes caused by a parked car’s opening door
• Crashes tied to potholes, debris, or poor road design
• Crashes on shared canal paths and marked bike lanes
• Crashes involving delivery or rideshare drivers

Each claim relies on different evidence, and we build yours around what actually happened to you.

What Arizona’s Three-Foot Law and Filing Deadline Mean for You

Arizona law requires drivers to leave at least three feet of space when passing a bicycle. A driver who crowds you and causes a crash has broken that rule (A.R.S. § 28-735). A citation or clear violation of that distance is often strong evidence the driver, not you, caused the wreck.

You also face a hard deadline. Under A.R.S. § 12-542, you generally have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury lawsuit in Arizona, and missing that date can cost you the right to recover anything at all. If a city or other government agency is involved, such as in a pothole crash, you must file a notice of claim within 180 days. The lawsuit is due within one year.

The Phoenix Bicycle Accident Attorneys Handling Your Case

Weston Montrose co-founded Arizona Injury Law Group in 2016 with Briana Chua, and Benjamin Manion joined as a partner in 2020. All three are board-certified specialists in workers’ compensation law with the State Bar of Arizona, a credential granted only after years of practice and peer review. Montrose is also admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States.

That background shapes how we approach your bicycle injury claim from the first conversation forward.

FAQs About Phoenix, AZ Bicycle Accident Laws

Which court handles a bicycle accident lawsuit in Phoenix?

Most injury lawsuits over about $10,000 go to the Superior Court of Arizona in Maricopa County, with the civil department based at 201 W. Jefferson Street in downtown Phoenix. Smaller claims can go to a Justice Court instead.

Can I still recover money if I was partly at fault for the crash?

Yes. Arizona lets you recover compensation even when you share some blame for a crash, though your payout is reduced by whatever percentage of fault gets assigned to you.

What if the driver who hit me didn’t have insurance?

Your own auto policy may include uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage that can step in when the at-fault driver has none or not enough. We can review your policy to find out.

Do I need a police report to file an injury claim?

A report helps, but it is not required. Witness statements, photos, medical records, and damage to your bike can all support a claim even without one.

What compensation can I recover after a Phoenix bicycle accident?

You can generally pursue medical bills, lost income, bike repair or replacement costs, and compensation for pain and suffering. Arizona places no cap on these damages in a typical injury claim.

Start Your Phoenix Bicycle Accident Claim With a Clear Next Step

You do not have to sort out fault, insurance paperwork, or medical bills on your own, and waiting only makes evidence harder to gather. Arizona Injury Law Group PLLC can review what happened and explain where your claim stands. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation and take the next step toward recovery.