Bigger. Faster. Settlements.
Riders get blamed before the facts are in. The insurance company will call you reckless to cut your payout. Kyle gives your case his undivided attention and a relentless push, which causes your settlement to come back bigger, and faster.
The bias against riders is real. So is the answer to it.
When a motorcycle goes down in Las Vegas, the insurance company's first move is predictable: blame the rider. Speeding, lane splitting, hard to see. The bias is baked into how insurance companies value these claims, and it costs riders real money unless someone pushes back with evidence.
Kyle builds rider cases to defeat that bias. Skid analysis, witness statements, traffic camera footage, helmet and gear condition, and reconstruction where it is needed. The injuries in motorcycle cases are severe, which means the difference between a lowball and full value is often life-changing.
A billboard firm processes a rider file like any other. With Kyle, your case never leaves his hands, and his undivided attention is exactly what a case with built-in bias requires.
What to do after a motorcycle crash.
The insurer is already building the blame-the-rider story. These steps counter it.
Get checked, even if you rode away
Adrenaline masks serious injury, and road rash often hides deeper damage. A same-day medical record also defeats the gap argument later.
Preserve the gear and the bike
Your helmet, gear, and motorcycle are evidence of impact forces and speed. Do not repair or discard anything until photos and inspection are done.
Get witnesses before they scatter
Independent witnesses are the antidote to rider bias. Names and numbers at the scene are worth more than almost anything else.
Say nothing to their insurer
Any statement will be read against you through the bias. Let Kyle do the talking.
Rider cases Kyle handles.
Left-Turn Collisions
The classic motorcycle crash: a driver turns across your lane claiming they never saw you. The physical evidence usually says otherwise.
Lane-Change & Blind Spot
Drivers drifting into riders on I-15, the 215, and Boulder Highway. Vehicle damage patterns prove who moved into whom.
Rear-End Strikes
A driver following too close is devastating for a rider. Kyle recovered $11.8 million in a rear-end collision case.
Road Hazard & Defects
Gravel, debris, and broken pavement that agencies or contractors failed to address can support a claim.
Impaired & Distracted Drivers
Phone records and toxicology turn a denial into liability, and can open the door to punitive damages.
Hit-and-Run & Uninsured
If the driver fled or carries no coverage, your own uninsured motorist policy may be the path to recovery.
What the law gives you here.
A few Nevada rules decide whether and how much you can recover. Here is what matters most in these cases.
Two years to file
Nevada generally allows two years from the crash to file a rider's injury claim. Bias hardens over time, so the earlier the evidence is locked down, the better.
Helmets and your claim
Nevada requires helmets, and the insurer will raise gear in any injury fight. How it actually affects your case depends on the injuries, and Kyle will give you a straight answer.
Partial fault is not the end
Nevada's comparative negligence rule means you can recover as long as you are not more at fault than the driver. Do not accept the insurer's blame math as final.
Full coverage stack
Between the driver's liability policy and your own uninsured and underinsured coverage, there is often more money available than the first offer suggests.
This is general information about Nevada law, not legal advice, and the rules have exceptions. Kyle will tell you exactly how they apply to your case.
Two things a billboard cannot buy.
What full value looks like.
Insurers pay more when they know your lawyer will take the case all the way. Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome, but they show what relentless preparation can do.
Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome. Each case turns on its own facts.
What clients say.
Kyle is an easygoing and highly communicative lawyer who genuinely cares about his clients. He takes the time to explain each step of the process clearly, making sure his clients feel informed and supported.
Kyle was very helpful and efficient in regards to my case! Great communication & answered as many questions as I asked.
Best experience you can have. My case was handled swiftly and with complete transparency. Very professional while also being very personable. Highly recommend and will definitely use Kyle Cottner again if ever needed.
What people ask before they call.
No. Blaming the rider is the standard opening move. Under Nevada law you can still recover if you are not more at fault than the driver, and the physical evidence often tells a different story than the insurance company does.
That is an admission, not a defense. Drivers have a duty to see what is there to be seen, and left-turn and lane-change cases are won on exactly that point.
Possibly, depending on your injuries. Helmet use matters most for head injury claims and far less for everything else. Talk to Kyle before assuming anything.
Generally two years from the date of the crash, though some situations change that. The evidence that defeats rider bias disappears much sooner, so call early.
Rider injuries tend to be severe, which makes full valuation critical. It depends on your treatment, lost income, future care, and the coverage available. The first offer is almost never the real number.
Nothing up front. There is no fee unless he recovers money for you.
Find out what your case is worth.
Tell Kyle what happened. The consultation is free, there is no obligation, and you pay nothing unless he wins your case.