The Duke Firm, P.C. discusses the most common misconceptions about motorcycle accident litigation in Houston and offers tips to help you prepare for your day in court.

At the Duke Firm, we take the time to explain the litigation process to our clients who are seeking to sue the person or entity that has caused their personal injury.  Using the team approach, we ensure our clients know what their rights are and the inclusive services we provide.  Part of our practice is to dissuade clients from believing everything they read on the internet and hear from their friends about motorcycle accidents and lawsuits.

These tips will help you prepare for a motorcycle accident lawsuit and allay the misconceptions you may have.

1. The police will save everything - You are responsible for preserving evidence also. Torn clothing, defective motorcycle parts, photos and videos of the scene should be preserved to present as evidence in a lawsuit.
2. Retaining the wrong type of attorney – Would you see an eye doctor for a foot injury?  No, you would not.  You should research, ask the Texas Bar Association, and ask other motorcycle enthusiasts for a name of an attorney who handles motorcycle accidents as one of their main areas of practice.  If you have selected the wrong type of attorney, you should consider getting a second opinion and retaining a new attorney.
3. Don't follow doctor’s orders – Keeping up with medical treatment, medication, and therapy is very important.  An expert medical witness may be called to court to testify on behalf of the defendant.  Your case will have less significance if you did not follow treatment.
4. Not listening to a settlement out of court - If you have trust and confidence in your attorney, you both will review the settlement options presented by insurance companies and/or the defense.  If you choose to settle out of court it does not mean that you will receive less money than if you followed the lawsuit to the very end. When you proceed to litigation, you are taking a chance that you will be awarded less.

Call the Duke Firm in Houston for additional tips on ways to prepare for your motorcycle accident lawsuit.  We can be reached at 888.314-5720, or via our quick contact web form.  The Duke Firm is here for you.