Motorcycles were practically made for a place like Arizona, as the climate is completely conducive to riding on the open road without any worry of cold or ice.  Additionally, motorcycle riding is a quasi subculture in the United States, and riders tend to recognize other riders and travel in packs to maximize their enjoyment.

However, driving a motorcycle is also inherently dangerous, as drivers and passengers are completely exposed and vulnerable when facing a collision with any other type of vehicle, as they are much larger and built to withstand collisions, unlike motorcycles.  Even when wearing a helmet, a high-speed crash can leave devastating results in its wake.

Statistics tend to bear that out.  In 2007 in Arizona, the following facts were reported by the Arizona Department of Transportation:

  1. Number of motorcycle accidents – 3,565
  2. Number of fatal crashes – 144
  3. Number of people injured in motorcycle crashes – 2,929

While these numbers may seem small compared to the 141,000 motorcycles registered in Arizona, the fact remains that motorcycle crashes lead to injuries and fatalities, and if you’ve been involved in one, you need to choose the proper motorcycle accident lawyer. 

How to Choose Proper Representation

When you decide to contact a motorcycle accident lawyer in Arizona, you need to make sure that you’re diligent in your evaluation process.  Below are a few items to consider and questions to ask when you do meet with an attorney.

  1. Pay attention to how long it takes for a firm to get back to you, as it speaks to their level of service.
  2. Be mindful of how quickly the firm is able to get you in for an initial consultation.
  3. When you meet with an attorney, make sure to ask the following questions:
    1. How long have you been practicing?
    2. How many motorcycle accident cases have you handled?
    3. How many of those cases settled?
    4. How many went to trial?
    5. What were the general results of these cases?
    6. What is your fee arrangement?

    Trust your instincts. If you pursue a claim, you will be working closely with your motorcycle accident attorney, and you’ll need to be comfortable with how he or she approaches the case at hand and the dynamic between the two of you.

    Make sure that you understand that this is your personal injury case, your meeting and your problem until you ultimately sign a retainer agreement with an attorney. Therefore, do not hesitate to ask tough questions, as you need to understand the answers before you move forward. If you’d like to speak to an experienced Arizona motorcycle accident attorney, contact Phillips & Associates today to schedule a free initial consultation.

    Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Andrew_Sarski

    Author: Andrew Sarski

    Tagged with:

    Filed under: Accident Attorneys

    Like this post? Subscribe to my RSS feed and get loads more!