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Never, but never, sign anything until you have consulted with us and decided to retain a lawyer, whether through us or otherwise. People may claim you need to sign papers to protect your assets, your motorcycle, your records, and valuables - or to avoid other dire consequences. Don’t take their advice. That means sign NOTHING without your lawyer’s approval. And you don’t have to sign papers of any kind. No matter what anyone says, you have the right to consult your trusted lawyer before you sign anything.

Typically, an insurance company representative will call or visit you shortly after your accident and offer you money to fix your mototrcycle and pay for your medical bills. No matter how friendly and helpful they seem, no matter what they offer you, insurance reps have primarily one goal - to save their company money by paying you less than a good lawyer would make them pay.

If the law and the parties’ insurance coverage permit, a good lawyer will help you get your motorcycle fixed or repaired quickly, and will fight for all your rights under the applicable insurance coverage. Beware of attempting to do this on your own, for you face a special danger here: you could get your motorcycle fixed — and lose the rest of your case because of it. The unwary sometimes unknowingly sign away their rights to further compensation for their damages — just by signing a so-called “simple” release to get their motorcycle repaired or replaced. Getting your transportation back depends on a number of complex legal provisions — a virtual snare for the unwary. A good lawyer will save you from this trap. Your trusted lawyer will maneuver through the thicket of complexities doing everything possible to get you up and running quickly with transportation that suits your needs.

Find a lawyer and law firm you really trust. Don’t choose your lawyer until you’re sure you like and trust him or her. And never sign up with a lawyer who visits you without your invitation. First check out the reputation and experience of each lawyer and law firm you visit. This booklet will help you decide which lawyer to hire. Use the checklists and information here for deciding which lawyer will serve you best. If you want to talk with us about your injuries, you can do so free, and without any obligation or commitment whatsoever, even if you have already considered another lawyer.

Your healing is the first and foremost priority. Make sure you have dependable, competent medical care. You want medical providers who will listen to you, address your ailments, and continue to serve you until you feel 100% well. Doctors and hospitals want to be paid now, and your accident may result in your not having the funds now for proper medical treatment. Hiring a trustworthy attorney now can help you get the best medical care you need, because a good lawyer will immediately suggest ways and make arrangements, where possible, for you to obtain high quality medical care.