Reconstruction evidence and expert analysis after a motorcycle crash.
An expert can explain a disputed question. An expert cannot fill in facts that nobody collected.
| Expert | Questions answered | Facts the opinion needs |
|---|---|---|
| Reconstructionist | Where were the vehicles, how fast were they moving and what could each driver see? | Measured positions, video timing, sightlines and vehicle motion. |
| Physician | What is the diagnosis, did the crash cause it and what is the prognosis? | Treatment records, imaging and medical history. |
| Life care planner | Which future services are medically supported? | A doctor's recommendations. |
| Economist | What earnings loss can be supported? | A doctor’s work restriction plus employment records. |
Every opinion needs an adequate factual foundation and has to stay within the expert's qualifications.
Two common disputes show where expert opinions stop:
| Disputed point | What can support an answer | Limit to watch |
|---|---|---|
| The driver says the rider was speeding. | Scene measurements, or video with a known scale and timing. | If those inputs are uncertain, the report should give the resulting range. Landing distance alone does not prove an exact speed. |
| A doctor recommends surgery only if therapy fails. | A future-care budget that states the condition. | The recommendation does not mean surgery will definitely happen. |
The reports also have to fit together:
- A reconstructionist can describe the forces and movements in a crash. Diagnosing a concussion takes a physician.
- An earnings analysis may start from a doctor's work restriction, but the math still needs employment records.
- Counsel checks where one report relies on another, finds missing information and decides whether another examination is worth its cost.
Questions a client can ask about a proposed expert:
- Why do we need this expert?
- Which question will the expert answer?
- What will it likely cost?
- Could the opinion cut against my claim?
A referral lawyer may also ask about data preservation, methodology, qualification and admissibility. The advanced pillar maps how the reports fit together; the hub explains the client path. The Dallas service page is the contact route.
Does every motorcycle case need reconstruction? No. Expert work should respond to a material disputed issue, not be purchased automatically.
ABOUT THE ATTORNEY
Aaron A. Herbert
Founding Attorney
Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law
Aaron founded The Law Firm of Aaron A. Herbert in 2010 to focus on developing each client's case and seeking its maximum value. For over a decade, he has represented people seriously injured in major accidents and industrial catastrophes, pursuing trial verdicts and settlements while working to reduce the stress of litigation.
Education
- Texas A&M University · B.S., Criminal Justice, 1999
- University of Oklahoma College of Law · J.D., 2002; graduated in the top of his class
Trial experience & approach
Aaron earned numerous jury verdicts at boutique personal injury litigation firms. According to his biography, he spent a year as the top-earning litigation attorney at a firm that frequently appeared in verdict searches as having one of the highest numbers of trial wins in Texas. At another Dallas personal injury firm, he moved from managing pre-litigation attorney to managing litigation attorney over seven years as the firm grew into one of Dallas's largest personal injury firms.
His biography describes a reputation as one of America's most aggressive trial lawyers, with noteworthy recoveries from judges and juries and substantial pretrial settlements. Most of those settlements included confidentiality agreements requested by the defense. Aaron has said the recoveries were justified by the injuries and losses involved, which no amount of money could make someone choose to experience.
His approach combines passion, preparation, persistence and courtroom imagination. He believes a well-supported, engaged and motivated team working cooperatively helps deliver strong representation, with the goal of achieving the best possible result for every client.
Dallas roots, military service & publication
Born and raised in Dallas, Aaron enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after high school and later received an Honorable Discharge. He completed his university and law degrees after his military service and became a lifelong Sooners football fan in law school.
Publication: “Litigating Dog Bite Cases,” Texas Dog Law Seminar, Dallas, 2009.
Professional affiliations & recognition
Professional affiliations and recognition listed in Aaron’s biography:
- State Bar of Texas
- American Bar Association
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America (now American Association for Justice)
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
- Dallas Bar Association
- Tarrant County Bar Association
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers
Trial experience & approach
Aaron earned numerous jury verdicts at boutique personal injury litigation firms. According to his biography, he spent a year as the top-earning litigation attorney at a firm that frequently appeared in verdict searches as having one of the highest numbers of trial wins in Texas. At another Dallas personal injury firm, he moved from managing pre-litigation attorney to managing litigation attorney over seven years as the firm grew into one of Dallas's largest personal injury firms.
His biography describes a reputation as one of America's most aggressive trial lawyers, with noteworthy recoveries from judges and juries and substantial pretrial settlements. Most of those settlements included confidentiality agreements requested by the defense. Aaron has said the recoveries were justified by the injuries and losses involved, which no amount of money could make someone choose to experience.
His approach combines passion, preparation, persistence and courtroom imagination. He believes a well-supported, engaged and motivated team working cooperatively helps deliver strong representation, with the goal of achieving the best possible result for every client.
Dallas roots, military service & publication
Born and raised in Dallas, Aaron enlisted in the United States Marine Corps after high school and later received an Honorable Discharge. He completed his university and law degrees after his military service and became a lifelong Sooners football fan in law school.
Publication: “Litigating Dog Bite Cases,” Texas Dog Law Seminar, Dallas, 2009.
Professional affiliations & recognition
Professional affiliations and recognition listed in Aaron’s biography:
- State Bar of Texas
- American Bar Association
- Association of Trial Lawyers of America (now American Association for Justice)
- Texas Trial Lawyers Association
- Dallas Trial Lawyers Association
- Dallas Bar Association
- Tarrant County Bar Association
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum
- The National Trial Lawyers – Top 100 Trial Lawyers