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Riding motorcycles in Arizona is legal. Perhaps that should go without saying, but the way some insurance companies act after their negligent driver of a car runs into a motorcyclist, you would think this was not the case. The reality is that most people who are injured on a motorcycle, according to some studies, were not injured as a result of their own neglect but the negligence of somebody driving a vehicle that ran into them. The driver of the vehicle must be held responsible for this, not the innocent motorcyclist.
Also, there is a confusion in the law, a contradiction of sorts, when it comes to the use of helmets in Arizona. It is true that nobody on a motorcycle in Arizona is required to wear a helmet if they are over the age of 18. However, when somebody has suffered a serious injury as a result of the negligence of another driver, Arizona law allows that driver to blame the motorcyclist for any injuries they suffer that they would not have suffered had they worn a helmet. This is a very important fact that we wish were better known to people before they got on their motorcycles.
Nonetheless, it is incumbent upon the negligent driver and their insurance company to prove the injuries that would not have been sustained had a helmet been worn. It is not enough for the insurance company to simply say "It probably would not have happened" had a helmet been worn. Finding a lawyer experienced in helping people who have suffered serious injury on motorcycles throughout the State of Arizona is a vital first step. If you or anybody you know is in need of a motorcycle accident lawyer in Arizona, please do not hesitate to give us a call. We will provide you honest answers to the questions that you have so that you can make the best decision in terms of how to proceed with your case.