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Arizona Bicycle Accident Lawyer

Cyclists have every right to share Arizona's roads — and when a driver's negligence causes a crash, injured riders deserve maximum compensation. Sher Law Group fights for bicycle accident victims across Phoenix, Scottsdale, and all of Arizona.

Arizona bicycle accident lawyer

Why bicycle accident claims require an experienced attorney

Bicycle accidents in Arizona often result in catastrophic injuries — broken bones, traumatic brain injuries, spinal damage, and road rash that requires surgery. Despite this, insurance companies routinely minimize payouts to cyclists, claiming the rider was at fault or that injuries weren't as serious as claimed.

An experienced Arizona bicycle accident lawyer knows how to build a strong claim: gathering police reports and witness statements, working with accident reconstruction experts, documenting the full extent of your medical costs, and fighting back when insurers lowball you. At Sher Law Group, we handle all of that so you can focus on recovering.

Common causes of bicycle accidents in Arizona

  • Drivers failing to yield at intersections
  • Dooring — a driver opening a car door into a cyclist's path
  • Distracted or impaired drivers drifting into bike lanes
  • Unsafe passing — drivers cutting too close at speed
  • Road hazards: potholes, debris, or poorly marked construction zones
  • Rideshare and delivery vehicles stopping in bike lanes

What to do after a bicycle accident in Arizona

  1. Call 911 and get medical attention — even if you feel okay. Adrenaline masks injuries.
  2. Get the driver's license, insurance info, and license plate number.
  3. Collect contact information from every witness.
  4. Photograph the scene: vehicle damage, your bicycle, road conditions, skid marks, and your injuries.
  5. Do not apologize or admit fault to anyone at the scene.
  6. Do not speak with the at-fault driver's insurance company before consulting a lawyer.

Arizona bicycle accident law and your rights

Arizona follows a pure comparative fault rule — meaning even if you were partially responsible for the crash, you can still recover compensation reduced by your percentage of fault. Insurers will try to inflate your share of fault to reduce their payout. Our job is to keep that number as low as the facts allow.

Under A.R.S. § 12-542, you generally have two years from the date of the crash to file a personal injury claim in Arizona. If a government vehicle or road defect was involved, you may have as little as 180 days to file a notice of claim. Don't wait — evidence disappears and deadlines are absolute.

Compensation available to Arizona bicycle accident victims

  • Medical bills — emergency care, surgery, physical therapy, future treatment
  • Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
  • Pain and suffering
  • Bicycle and gear replacement
  • Permanent disability or disfigurement
  • Wrongful death damages if a loved one was killed

Injured in a bicycle accident anywhere in Arizona? Contact Sher Law Group for a free, confidential case review. We work on contingency — no upfront costs, and no fee unless we win your case. We can also connect you with medical providers who will defer payment until your claim resolves.