After a motorcycle collision, you may hear questions about your speed, visibility, lane position or protective gear before anyone has carefully examined what the other driver did.
Those questions deserve evidence-based answers. Riding a motorcycle does not establish who caused a collision.
Nuttall Brown & Coutts represents injured riders throughout Utah. An attorney handles accepted cases from the first consultation through resolution, examining the collision, available insurance and the effects of the injuries.
Call (801) 255-2102 for a free case review. You pay no attorney fee unless we recover for you.
How did the collision happen?
A motorcycle claim may turn on details that are difficult to reconstruct later:
- A driver turning left across the rider’s path.
- A vehicle changing lanes or pulling out of a driveway.
- Traffic stopping suddenly or a vehicle following too closely.
- A roadway condition affecting the motorcycle.
- Several vehicles contributing to the same collision.
We look at the available evidence rather than accepting an initial explanation as the complete story. Witness accounts, vehicle damage, scene photographs and video may help establish the sequence of events.
Preserve the motorcycle and riding gear
When possible, avoid disposing of the motorcycle or protective equipment before their value as evidence has been considered.
Damage to the motorcycle, helmet, clothing or other gear may help document the collision and its consequences. Save photographs and any available camera footage. Keep repair estimates, towing information and the location where the motorcycle is being stored.
Do not put yourself at risk to gather evidence. Your medical care comes first, and you can contact us even if someone else is handling the motorcycle.
Motorcycle insurance requires its own review
Do not assume a motorcycle policy provides the same medical benefits as a car policy. Utah does not require motorcycle policies to include personal injury protection, or PIP. The coverage available after a particular crash depends on the policies and circumstances.
An attorney can review potentially applicable liability coverage, uninsured or underinsured motorist coverage, and questions about medical bills or reimbursement obligations.
The free case review is an opportunity to discuss those questions—not a promise that a particular policy will pay.
The claim should account for life after the crash
An injury may affect more than the first hospital bill. Depending on the evidence and applicable law, a claim may address additional treatment, rehabilitation, missed work, reduced earning capacity, pain and lasting limitations.
Keep notes about how the injury affects ordinary activities. Difficulty sleeping, driving, lifting, working or caring for your family can be important to discuss with your medical providers and attorney.
What if the insurer says I caused the crash?
An insurer’s position is not the final determination of responsibility. The evidence still needs to be examined.
Tell us what the insurer said, whether a citation was issued and whether you have already given a recorded statement. You do not need to resolve those issues yourself before asking for a review.
Talk with an attorney about your Utah motorcycle accident
Our firm has 40+ years of personal injury experience. We represent Utah clients from our Cottonwood Heights office, with an attorney responsible for each accepted case.
Call (801) 255-2102. Our call service answers 24/7, and an attorney reviews your inquiry.
You pay no attorney fee unless we recover for you. Ask us how case costs are handled under your fee agreement.
