Motorcycle Injuries

Statistically speaking, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that motorcycle riders are eight times more likely to be injured should they be involved in a motorcycle accident. Furthermore, a motorcyclist is 37 times more likely to die in a crash than any other occupant of any other motor vehicle involved in an accident. The reason the risk is much higher for motorcyclists is clearly due to the fact that there is minimal protection between the rider and other motor vehicles and the pavement. All there really is to protect them is their own personal protective gear.

Common Injuries Endured by Motorcyclists

Some of the most common and frequently occurring injuries endured by motorcyclists include:

• Road rash
• Lacerations
• Severe soft tissue trauma
• Spinal cord injuries
• Traumatic brain injuries
• Fractures
• Broken bones
• Severe burns

Of all the injuries suffered, the most common injury to see in a motorcycle accident is road rash. Sure road rash seems somewhat insignificant in comparison to something like a traumatic brain injury, but road rash is far, far from being anything like simply skinning your knees. If a road rash injury occurs and is not properly treated, it can eventually lead to permanent damage, chronic skin infections and even nerve damage.

Disfigurement, permanent nerve damage and life-long disabilities are often common results of any type of sever burn, fracture, or broken bone. By investing in quality personal protective gear like jackets, pants, helmets, gloves and boots motorcyclists are offered a slightly higher level of protection against injury.

Extreme Injuries

Due to the lack of significant protection, some of the more extreme injuries motorcyclists face are: limb amputations, traumatic brain injuries and paralysis. These types of injuries are not only life-altering and life-threatening, but also have a significant way of affecting the quality of life a motorcyclist may lead. There are times where these injuries might also require long term or life-long assisted living care that is both difficult and expensive. Often times these injuries lead to additional complications like depression and anxiety. One of the leading causes of death in motorcycle accident victims is head trauma.

The Aftermath

If you or someone you know has been involved in a motorcycle accident it is important to contact an experienced motorcycle accident atto
ey like Sweeney Atto
eys. They understand how easily someone else’s negligence can change you or a loved one’s life in an instance and that financial compensation for all of your injuries and losses should be taken care of. Compensation may cover medical expenses, physical, emotional or mental distress, pain and suffering, loss of income and lost future earning potential as well as any other expenses or losses endured due to the motorcycle accident.

Contact your local personal injury atto
ey at Sweeney Atto
eys today for more information on how you or your loved one can handle your case.