Possibly, but in most cases, no. Most personal injury claims, including
those related to motorcycle accidents, are ultimately resolved in the
form of an out-of-court settlement negotiated between the injured plaintiff
and the at-fault party's insurance company. Generally speaking, you will
only have to file a lawsuit and go to trial if a mutually-agreeable settlement
cannot be reached.
While going to trial may sometimes be necessary to secure a higher monetary
award, there is always the risk that you will lose in court and come away
empty handed. Our firm prepares every case as if it were going to trial
to give our clients the best possible leverage during the settlement negotiation phase.