After a motorcycle crash, clear answers matter. Our Midvale team helps injured riders preserve evidence, understand insurance options, and pursue compensation for supported losses.
A Midvale motorcycle accident lawyer can investigate the collision, respond to disputed fault, and review the insurance available for your injuries. Strong Law Accident & Injury Attorneys helps riders and passengers understand the claim process and make informed decisions about settlement offers.
Our Utah office is at 193 E Fort Union Boulevard, Midvale, UT 84047. Call 385-746-1803 or request a free consultation. We can discuss urgent evidence and deadline questions while your medical treatment continues.
A collision on State Street, Fort Union Boulevard, I-15, or a neighborhood road may involve a turn, a lane change, or a driver pulling into traffic. We examine the actual route, signs, sight lines, and vehicle movements. We do not assume who caused a crash based on the type of vehicle involved.
For other injury matters, our Midvale personal injury page explains the broader practice. A collision involving a commercial vehicle may also require the evidence review described on our Midvale truck accident page.
Call 911 when someone is injured or there is immediate danger. Get medical attention and follow the responders’ instructions. Do not risk another injury to recover the bike or photograph traffic. Ask a trusted person to help save records if you are unable to do so.
Be accurate when describing what happened. If you cannot remember a detail, say so. Report new symptoms to your medical provider and ask about recommended follow-up care. Your health and the accuracy of your records both matter.
A motorcycle claim needs a policy review. Do not assume that the personal injury protection, or PIP, rules for passenger cars apply in the same way. Utah does not require motorcycle policies to include PIP under section 31A-22-302.
That distinction also matters when reviewing no-fault restrictions on general damages. A blanket medical-bill threshold should not be applied to every injured rider. We review the person’s coverage, the vehicle, and the law before explaining which claims may be available.
Uninsured motorist coverage may help with a covered crash caused by a driver without insurance. Underinsured motorist coverage may apply when the responsible driver’s coverage is insufficient. Neither benefit is automatic. Policy terms, exclusions, notice duties, and the crash facts need review.
Depending on your coverage, health insurance or another applicable benefit may help pay for care. A liability claim against a driver does not mean each bill will be paid as it arrives. Ask providers and insurers about billing while treatment continues.
Some benefits may create a repayment claim against a later recovery. We review those issues when evaluating a settlement. Keep explanation-of-benefits notices and collection letters, and tell us about any billing deadlines that concern you.
We look for evidence of the driver’s and rider’s actions before, during, and after the collision. An allegation that a motorcycle was speeding needs support. The same is true of a claim that a driver failed to yield or changed lanes unsafely.
A nearby camera may not record, retain, or clearly show the collision. We identify possible sources without promising that footage exists. Prompt requests can matter because recordings may be overwritten and damaged vehicles may be repaired.
Possibly. A driver may force a rider to take evasive action without the vehicles touching. The claim still needs proof that negligent conduct caused the crash and injury. Witness accounts, video, and physical evidence can be especially useful in a disputed no-contact event.
We review who controlled the work or road and whether the condition played a role in the crash. A contractor, property owner, or public entity may require separate analysis. Government claims have special notice and immunity rules. Photograph a condition only from a safe place and ask about deadlines promptly.
Talk through your options with our team.
A claim may seek payment for medical costs, lost income, property damage, and the personal effects of an injury. The evidence must connect the losses to the incident. There is no reliable average settlement that predicts an individual rider’s result.
Pay stubs, employer records, tax documents, and medical restrictions can help explain missed work. Future losses may require a closer look at your job duties and long-term medical outlook. Keep receipts for expenses and notes about the help you need at home.
Motorcycle crashes can involve head injuries and other serious harm. Our Midvale brain injury page and catastrophic injury page discuss records and future care needs. Treatment decisions should be made with your healthcare team.
Consider the supported losses, expected future needs, disputed fault, coverage limits, and any repayment obligations. An offer that addresses today’s bills may leave important questions unresolved. We explain the terms and what rights a release would give up. You decide whether to settle.
The traffic rules and the circumstances of the crash must be reviewed together. A citation is relevant evidence, but it does not necessarily resolve every issue in a civil injury case. We review the rider’s conduct and the other driver’s actions.
Utah permits limited lane filtering under specific conditions. It is not permission to ride between moving vehicles at highway speed. The Utah Driver License Division explains the current requirements, including these limits:
Road configuration and speed-limit requirements also matter. We review the complete rule and the exact location before assessing a filtering-related collision. Neither lawful filtering nor an alleged violation should replace a full review of fault.
Utah generally requires protective headgear for motorcycle riders and passengers under 21 on a highway. A helmet question does not, by itself, answer who caused the collision or whether a claim can proceed. The applicable law and its relevance to the claimed injuries need careful review.
Utah’s comparative fault rule requires your fault to be less than the combined fault of the other responsible parties to recover. Your share reduces the award. We examine the evidence before accepting an adjuster’s proposed fault allocation.
Ask promptly. Many Utah negligence injury lawsuits have a four-year filing period under section 78B-2-307. Wrongful death claims generally have a two-year period under section 78B-2-304. Exceptions and other claim types can change the timing.
Claims involving government defendants can have earlier notice requirements and separate filing rules. Negotiating with an insurer does not automatically pause a lawsuit deadline. A lawyer can identify which dates apply to your situation.
Our Midvale wrongful death team can discuss a fatal collision with the family. For nearby claims, see our Salt Lake City motorcycle page and Utah motorcycle accident overview.
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A passenger may have a claim against a driver or another responsible party. The motorcycle operator’s conduct may also need review. We examine fault and available insurance rather than assuming that only one policy can apply.
Report the crash and save any plate details, witness contacts, and video. Applicable uninsured motorist coverage may need review. The policy and evidence matter, and a recovery cannot be promised when the driver is unidentified.
No. You can seek advice about evidence, insurance notices, and deadlines while you continue treatment. The medical outlook may need more time before the full value of a claim can be assessed.
Some cases settle through negotiation. Others require a lawsuit or trial because fault, coverage, or damages remain disputed. We explain the options as the evidence develops. No specific result or completion date is guaranteed.
Strong Law offers a free consultation and handles injury cases on a contingency fee basis. Attorney fees depend on a recovery. The written agreement explains the fee and how case expenses are handled.
Our Utah office is at 193 E Fort Union Boulevard, Midvale, UT 84047. Call 385-746-1803 to discuss your motorcycle crash and arrange a consultation. We serve riders in Midvale and across the Salt Lake Valley.
Tell us when and where the crash happened. Share the report number and records you have. Your first consultation is free.
We review urgent evidence needs, the available insurance, and relevant deadlines. We explain which questions still need investigation.
If we take the case, the written agreement explains the work, attorney fees, and case expenses. You receive guidance as the claim moves forward.
"Just wanted to say thank you to Jed and his team at Strong Law. Not only was I happy with the outcome, but the entire process as a whole. I would definitely recommend this firm to anyone. Thanks again."
"I had a claim involving my own insurance company. I tried to negotiate with them, and they completely denied my claim – two times. I then hired Strong Law, and the change was instant. The insurance company immediately began negotiating, and Jed was able to secure an unbelievably good settlement. I will never again attempt to take-on an insurance company without Strong Law in my corner. Thank you!"
"I hired Strong Law after my car accident. Jed and his team worked hard on my case. They were professional and compassionate through my surgery and as I recovered, and they were awesome on communication. I got justice and awesome compensation. I would recommend Strong Law to anyone in my situation."
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