There’s no question that society as a whole often assumes that a motorcycle accident is the fault of the motorcyclist and not the other driver. Of course, this is not true at all – most motorcycle accidents are not at fault in accidents. If you’ve been injured in a bike accident then you need a personal injury attorney who understands this bias and will fight against it. Read on to learn more about common injuries motorcyclists experience and then reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707.
Many motorcycle injuries are long-term issues
While most injuries that come from car accidents are minor, the opposite is true of a motorcycle accidents. Many of the injuries a person can experience after a motorcycle accident will require immediate medical care, and will then require ongoing medical. Depending on how serious the accident is, medical care may result in the biker being as good as new, or it could lead to lifelong consequences.
Due to the seriousness of these injuries and accidents, it’s extremely important that anyone injured in a motorcycle accident speaks with a personal injury attorney. Remember that in the long run they may need permanent modifications to their home and their lifestyle. They may not be able to work at all, or as much as they used to be able to do. They can also be facing huge medical bills. A good attorney can help a victim get the compensation they need to continue their life with as much quality as possible.
Details on the most common motorcycle injuries
Now that you know that motorcycle injuries are more common than auto accident injuries, let’s cover some of the most common types of motorcycle injuries. They include:
- Brain injuries. There are many things a motorcyclist can do to limit their change of a significant brain injury, including wearing a helmet.
- Injuries to the spinal cord. These injuries are most commonly caused by a biker being thrown from their bike. They can lead to a number of issues include cracked vertebrae, a completely severed spinal cord, and bulging discs.
- Road rash. This is the most common injury to bikers, and it can be relatively minor or it can be very serious. It is measured in three degrees, with the first degree being similar to rug burn and the third degree referring to breaking through all five layers of skin.
- Broken bones. It’s common for a biker to break a bone when they get into a motorcycle accident due to the significant force that hits the bikers body when they are hit or when they hit another vehicle.
Of course, these are just some of the injuries that can result from a motorcycle accident. If you or a loved one has been injured in any type of motorcycle accident then we urge you to call Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 right away. We are here to make the process as simple as possible and we start that by offering a free case evaluation. Call today to learn more.
