Motorcycle cases demand speed, clarity, and respect for the rider’s story. The injuries are often serious. The investigation window is short. And the law is not the same from state to state. Here is what matters most in Georgia and Arizona, where I am licensed.
First steps after a crash
- Get medical care the same day and follow every instruction.
- Photograph the bike, gear, injuries, the roadway, and the other vehicle.
- Save your helmet, jacket, and boots; do not repair the bike yet.
- Get the police report, witness names, and any nearby video.
Key law differences you should know
- Fault rules: Georgia uses a modified comparative fault rule with a 50 percent bar. If you are 50 percent or more at fault, you cannot recover. Arizona uses pure comparative fault, which reduces recovery by your percentage of blame but does not bar it unless conduct is intentional or similar.
- Helmet and eye protection: Georgia requires helmets for riders and passengers. Arizona requires helmets for riders under 18 and eye protection for everyone unless the bike has a proper windshield.
- Lane use: Lane splitting is not allowed in Georgia. Arizona allows limited lane filtering in specific, slow-speed, stopped-traffic conditions on lower-speed roads.
- Deadline to file: Generally two years in both states. Government entities have shorter notice rules, so call a lawyer immediately if a city, county, or state vehicle is involved.
What we prove to win
- Liability: We reconstruct the scene, pull ECM/black-box data when available, check phone records, lighting, sight lines, and vehicle maintenance.
- Causation: Your medical team ties the crash to the injury and future care needs.
- Damages: We detail medical costs, time off work, loss of earning power, scarring, chronic pain, and the day-to-day impact on your life.
Insurance tactics to expect
- “You were speeding.”
- “You weren’t visible.”
- “A low-side or high-side is your fault.”
We counter with evidence, expert analysis, and the traffic code—not opinions.
Our purpose
My job is to set the record straight and help you be made whole. That means preserving evidence immediately, pressing for every lawful reduction on medical balances, and building a clear, honest presentation of your life before and after the crash.
Questions after a motorcycle accident in Georgia or Arizona? Call 404-777-7890 for a free consultation.
Information only; not legal advice. Every case is unique.
