Not all cases need a lawyer, but if you have been seriously injured in a motorcycle wreck, it is important to have an attorney represent you in order to make sure that you are treated fairly by the insurance company. An attorney can take responsibility for a complete investigation of the crash and also make sure that the injuries you suffer are adequately documented so as to insure that you will recieve fair compensation. Insurance companies main goal is to limit the amount paid out of claims, so one must be careful if they try to resolve a case without legal representation.