Preparing for a motorcycle accident lawyer consultation.
The first conversation lets the lawyer learn what happened and lets you decide whether to hire the firm. You may still be in treatment and waiting for the crash report. Explain those gaps. Begin with the crash date, location and injuries. Then describe the vehicles, investigation, witnesses and any recordings. Where is the motorcycle now? Has an insurer contacted you? A pending salvage sale, a recording that may be erased or an offer about to expire needs attention early in the meeting. Mention any government vehicle or suspected road defect, too; counsel needs those facts to check for special notice rules.
A police report is a starting point. It may identify the people involved without resolving what the driver could see, how fast the motorcycle was moving or what caused an injury. Ask the lawyer which questions remain open and what evidence could answer them. Discuss whether a preservation request is needed and which materials you should keep. New video, medical records or expert work may change the initial assessment. A short account of your medical bills is not enough for a reliable settlement estimate.
Do not leave the meeting guessing whether you have hired a lawyer. Review the fee agreement and ask whether the firm has accepted your case. Get the name of your contact and discuss who will do the work. If the firm declines, ask whether it has agreed to take any steps at all. You will need to arrange help elsewhere with filing deadlines and evidence preservation if nobody has undertaken those tasks.
Bring a folder, or ask how to send files securely before the meeting. Useful items include:
- Original photos and recordings, plus witness names and contact details.
- The report number and towing or storage paperwork.
- Information about the helmet and camera.
- Treatment records and relevant medical history from before the crash.
- Insurance policies and any written offer.
You may not have all of this yet. Mark what is missing and tell the lawyer when you are unsure of a detail. Ask how to send a large recording or sensitive records before emailing them.
Use the Dallas motorcycle accident lawyer page or Fort Worth service page to request a case evaluation. The hub and pillar explain why these questions matter.
Should I wait until treatment is complete? Not necessarily. Evidence and notice questions may need attention while treatment continues.
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