The value of motorcycle accident cases takes liability and damages into consideration. Liability defines who is at fault. The burden of proving the negligence of a defendant lies with the plaintiff. Damages are the injuries and losses suffered from the accident. Significant injury compels a higher compensable amount. Two valuation types exist when trying to put a value on a motorcycle accident. They are the settlement value and trial value. Settlement value is the amount reasonably anticipated that would settle the case. Trial value is the reasonable anticipation of the settlement amount if a case goes to trial. The settlement value is lower than the trial value because a settlement avoids the risk of a trial loss.