Organizing documents and communication after hiring a motorcycle accident lawyer.
Once the firm has accepted your case, keep a copy of the signed agreement. It should tell you what the firm agreed to handle and how fees and expenses work. Find out whom to contact when something changes. The first tasks will depend on what happened in your crash: checking deadlines, identifying parties and insurance, obtaining records or talking with witnesses. Video may need to be preserved quickly. Counsel may also need to arrange an expert examination of the motorcycle or scene. Ask which of those tasks is urgent in your file.
Some updates cannot wait for the next routine call. Tell the firm promptly about:
- A witness who has contacted you, or a plan to repair or sell the motorcycle.
- A new letter from an insurer or a notice from a towing or storage facility.
- A changed diagnosis, a work restriction or relevant medical history you have not yet discussed.
Send original photos and recordings, and retain the riding gear. Leave the original files unedited. Discuss treatment with your clinicians; keep counsel informed of the decisions and medical developments relevant to the claim.
Facts gathered at intake can turn out to be incomplete or wrong. Three hypothetical examples:
| What changed | Hypothetical example | What to ask counsel |
|---|---|---|
| A witness account | A witness remembers a green light, but a recording shows the light differently. | How does this affect fault, and what will be investigated next? |
| A medical opinion | A doctor revises the future-care recommendation after a follow-up visit. | How does the new opinion change the damages proof? |
| Coverage | The insurer writes that it may challenge coverage. | What will the firm check next about the policy? |
Agree on when you will hear from the firm and which milestone comes next. Timing depends on the work your case needs.
An offer needs more than a dollar figure. Before deciding, request a written explanation of the release and a breakdown of fees, expenses and known obligations, with the amount you are expected to receive. If the case requires a lawsuit, discuss the records that may be requested, deposition testimony and expert work. Hiring a lawyer does not take away your responsibility to testify truthfully or your decision whether to settle. Keep making treatment decisions with your clinicians.
These are questions to discuss with your lawyer; the work your case needs and the terms of your agreement control what happens next. You can read the motorcycle hub, use the advanced pillar for the legal framework, and review the actual agreement and contact instructions from the Dallas service page.
Will my case go to trial? Many claims resolve without trial, but no particular case outcome or timing can be promised at intake.
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