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Unlike cars and other passenger vehicles, motorcycles aren’t enclosed. Therefore, it’s no surprise that motorcycle accidents tend to cause more serious injuries than other types of automobile accidents. And to make matters worse, since motorcycles are smaller and lighter than other types of vehicles, drivers often have difficulty spotting them on the road, thereby increasing the danger associated with operating a motorcycle. In this article, we examine some common injuries sustained after a motorcycle accident.
Road Rash
Road rash is a kind of skin abrasion that occurs when a rider is thrown from his or her bike and skids along the pavement. This type of injury can range from minor to severe. Severe cases of road rash can lead to serious complications, including nerve damage and infections.
Breaks and Fractures
Breaks and fractures are also common motorcycle accident injuries. During motorcycle accidents, riders often make impact with the ground, other vehicles, or both. This typically results in fractures to multiple bones in the body, including forearms, shins, pelvis bones, and femurs.
Head and Neck Injuries
Head and neck injuries are among the most serious issues experienced by motorcycle accident victims. Even when the rider is wearing a helmet, serious head and neck injuries are common, including facial disfigurement, whiplash, and traumatic brain injuries. In fact, traumatic brain injuries are the leading cause of death among riders injured in motorcycle accidents.
Spinal Injuries
Spinal injuries are extremely serious. In fact, they can be life changing. The most common area of the spine that is injured in motorcycle accidents is the thoracic spine. However, all areas of the spine are susceptible to injury in a high-speed motorcycle crash. Whenever a person suffers a spinal injury in a motorcycle accident, there is a high chance of permanent disability.
Burns
Motorcycle accidents can result in gas tank spills. Sometimes, the gas ignites, causing serious burn injuries. When a rider suffers burns from a motorcycle accident, he or she must often undergo skin grafts to repair the damage, and this poses a risk of infection, not to mention serious pain and a long recovery period.
Muscle Injuries
Finally, bikers injured in motorcycle accidents routinely suffer muscle injuries. Sometimes, this takes the form of a pulled or torn muscle. In other cases, such as those of severe road rash, the muscle beneath the damaged area can be affected. Regardless of type, muscle injuries can be extremely painful and drastically limit the victim’s mobility.
Contact a Motorcycle Accident Lawyer
If you have suffered an injury in a New York motorcycle accident, you should contact an experienced motorcycle accident attorney as soon as possible. At Dell & Dean, PLLC, our knowledgeable attorneys have the experience necessary to assist you with your motorcycle accident claim. When you come to us for assistance, we will review the facts of your case, plan a case strategy, and aggressively pursue financial compensation on your behalf. Please contact us today to arrange a consultation with an experienced motorcycle accident lawyer.
