ST. GEORGE MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS
Practice Area > MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENTS
A motorcycle crash can change your life before you have time to understand what happened. You may be dealing with emergency care, a damaged bike, missed work, and an insurance company already looking for a reason to blame you. Riders have the same right to the road as every other driver, but they often face assumptions that can make a difficult claim even harder.
McMullin Injury Law’s St. George motorcycle accident lawyers investigate the driver, the vehicles, the roadway, the insurance coverage, and every available source of evidence. Members of our team ride motorcycles and understand the risks riders face. We have eight personal injury attorneys, offices in St. George and Cedar City, and published motorcycle recoveries that include a $1.3 million result in 2025.
Your consultation is free. For cases we accept, there is no attorney fee unless we recover money for you. Call McMullin Injury Law at (435) 673-9990.
St. George Motorcycle Accident Lawyers
Recent Case Results
ST. GEORGE MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
These results are published by McMullin Injury Law.
Past results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Every claim depends on its facts, injuries, evidence, insurance coverage, and applicable law.
$1.3 MILLION
SETTLEMENT
Southern Utah Motorcycle Crash
In 2025, McMullin Injury Law secured a $1.3 million settlement for a Southern Utah motorcycle crash victim.
$390,000
SETTLEMENT
St George Motorcycle Crash
McMullin Injury Law obtained a $390,000 settlement in a motorcycle crash case.
$266,630
SETTLEMENT
Cedar City Motorcycle Accident
McMullin Injury Law obtained a $266,630 judgment in a motorcycle accident case.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Who pays medical bills after a Utah motorcycle crash when motorcycle policies are not required to include PIP?
Unlike standard automobile policies, Utah motorcycle policies are not required to include personal injury protection, commonly called PIP. A rider’s medical bills may initially be submitted to health insurance or optional medical payments coverage if that coverage was purchased. When another driver caused the crash, the rider may pursue reasonable accident related medical expenses through that driver’s bodily injury liability coverage. Uninsured motorist coverage may apply when the responsible driver has no insurance, while underinsured motorist coverage may help when the available liability limits are insufficient. Coverage depends on the policies, exclusions, available limits, and facts of the collision.
When is motorcycle lane filtering legal in Utah, and how can it affect fault after a crash?
Under Utah’s comparative negligence law, an injured motorcyclist may recover compensation when partially responsible, provided the fault attributed to the rider is less than the combined opposing fault included in the statutory comparison. Compensation is reduced according to the rider’s assigned percentage of fault. For example, a rider found 20 percent responsible would generally receive 80 percent of the proven damages. If the rider’s fault is equal to or greater than the combined opposing fault, recovery can be barred. An insurer’s allegation of speeding, unsafe filtering, or careless riding does not establish fault by itself. Utah law requires a factual and legal basis for allocating fault.
When is motorcycle lane filtering legal in Utah, and how can it affect fault after a crash?
Utah permits motorcycle lane filtering only under specific conditions. The motorcycle must be on a roadway or off ramp with at least two adjacent lanes traveling in the same direction. On an ordinary roadway, the speed limit must be 45 miles per hour or less. The rider cannot filter on an on ramp. The vehicle being passed must be stopped, the motorcycle cannot exceed 15 miles per hour, and the movement must be made safely. Utah separately prohibits lane splitting through moving traffic. A filtering violation may be considered under Utah’s comparative negligence law, but it does not automatically prove that the rider caused the collision or eliminate the rider’s claim.
How long do I have to file a Utah motorcycle accident lawsuit?
Many Utah negligence claims arising from a motorcycle collision are subject to a four year filing period, but four years is not a universal deadline. A wrongful death action is generally subject to a two year filing period. A case involving a Utah governmental entity or employee may require a formal notice of claim within one year. Insurance claims, contract claims, claims involving minors, and other circumstances may involve different rules. Because the correct deadline depends on the responsible parties and legal claims involved, an injured rider should have the case reviewed promptly.
Southern Utah Motorcycle Accidents
WHY MOTORCYCLE CLAIMS REQUIRE A RIDER SPECIFIC INVESTIGATION
Motorcycle accidents are not simply car accidents involving a smaller vehicle. Riders do not have a steel frame, airbags, or the same physical protection as someone inside a passenger vehicle. A collision that causes moderate vehicle damage can still produce a brain injury, spinal injury, multiple fractures, severe road rash, internal injuries, or permanent impairment.
Utah data shows how serious the risk has become. The Utah Highway Safety Office reports 5,887 motorcycle related crashes and 229 deaths from 2020 through 2024. Motorcycles represented about 3 percent of registered vehicles but nearly 16 percent of road fatalities. The agency also reports that 56 percent of motorcycle crashes involved another motor vehicle, often when a driver failed to yield or made an improper turn. A proper investigation looks beyond the assumption that the rider must have been speeding or taking unnecessary risks. Important evidence may include:- Photographs and video from the scene
- Nearby business or residential surveillance footage
- Witness statements
- Vehicle event data and phone records
- Traffic signal timing and roadway design
- Damage to the motorcycle and other vehicles
- The rider’s helmet, clothing, and protective gear
- Medical records documenting the full effect of the injuries
McMullin Injury Law's Approach
HOW WE BUILD A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT CLAIM
We begin by determining how the collision occurred. That may require examining the police report, scene photographs, video, witness accounts, vehicle damage, skid marks, roadway conditions, and available electronic data. When needed, we work with qualified investigators or experts to reconstruct the collision and evaluate competing fault claims.
We then identify every available source of recovery. That can include the at fault driver’s liability policy, a commercial employer’s coverage, vehicle owner coverage, and applicable uninsured or underinsured motorist benefits. When a defective part, careless repair, or dangerous public roadway may have contributed, additional parties and deadlines must be investigated.
The value of a claim depends on the harm the crash caused. We document:
- Ambulance, hospital, surgery, therapy, and medication expenses
- Reasonably necessary future medical care
- Lost income and reduced future earning ability
- Motorcycle and riding gear damage
- Physical pain and emotional distress
- Scarring, disability, and loss of normal activities
- Wrongful death losses suffered by eligible family members
No lawyer can determine a fair value from an online calculator or another person’s settlement. Injury severity, medical evidence, fault, future care, insurance limits, and the number of responsible parties all affect the result.
Utah Law
UTAH MOTORCYCLE LAWS CAN AFFECT RECOVERY
Utah law gives a motorcycle the right to use a full traffic lane. Motorcycles may travel two abreast in one lane, but ordinary lane splitting through moving traffic is not allowed.
Utah permits lane filtering in limited situations under Utah Code Section 41-6a-704. On an eligible roadway other than a qualifying off ramp, there must be at least two adjacent lanes moving in the same direction and the posted speed limit must be 45 miles per hour or less. The vehicle being passed must be stopped, the motorcycle must travel no faster than 15 miles per hour, and the movement must be made safely. Different roadway conditions apply to the limited off ramp provision.
Utah Code Section 41-6a-1505 requires approved head protection for motorcycle operators and passengers younger than 21. A helmet dispute may affect arguments about injury causation or comparative fault, but helmet use does not answer who caused the collision.
Insurance rules also differ for motorcycles. Policies issued or renewed since January 1, 2025 generally carry minimum liability limits of $30,000 for one injured person, $65,000 for two or more injured people, and $25,000 for property damage under Utah Code Section 31A-22-304. Motorcycle policies are not required to include personal injury protection under Utah Code Section 31A-22-302. Optional medical payments, uninsured motorist, and underinsured motorist coverage may therefore be especially important.
Utah also applies comparative negligence. Under Utah Code Section 78B-5-818, compensation may be reduced by the percentage of fault assigned to the injured rider, and recovery can be barred when the rider’s fault is not less than the combined fault of the parties included in the comparison.
Actual Client Review
RECOVERY AFTER A SERIOUS MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT
The Challenge:
Cameron K. was badly injured in a motorcycle accident and faced a long recovery. He needed medical care, help navigating the claim, and a legal team that would keep the process from becoming another burden.
Working With McMullin Injury Law:
Cameron worked primarily with Jordan and Stephanie. He described them as professional and accommodating. He also appreciated the team’s relationships with physical therapists and doctors who helped him through his recovery.
His Experience:
Cameron said the firm handled the details thoroughly and allowed him to focus on healing.
“They were very thorough and took care of everything.”
CAMERON K., SOUTHERN UTAH
Why McMullin
WHY CHOOSE LOCAL ST. GEORGE MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYERS?
McMullin Injury Law has a physical office in St. George and represents injured riders throughout Washington County. Our attorneys know the roads connecting St. George, Washington, Hurricane, Santa Clara, Ivins, Bloomington, and nearby communities. That includes Interstate 15, Bluff Street, St. George Boulevard, River Road, Riverside Drive, Snow Canyon Parkway, and Southern Parkway.
Local knowledge does not replace evidence, but it helps a legal team understand the roadway, locate witnesses and video, work with local medical providers, and move a claim through the appropriate Utah court. McMullin Injury Law has eight full time personal injury attorneys, more than 20 support professionals, and two attorneys who focus on litigation. Our published results include a $1.3 million Southern Utah motorcycle recovery from 2025.
For cases we accept, the consultation is free and the fee is contingent on recovery. You do not pay an attorney fee unless the firm recovers money for you. The written agreement explains the fee and how case expenses are handled.
TALK WITH A ST. GEORGE MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT LAWYER
You do not need to know exactly who was at fault or which insurance policy applies before you call. Tell us where the crash happened, what you know about the other vehicle, and how your injuries have affected you. We will listen, explain the next steps, and tell you whether we believe we can help.