Injuries from motorcycle accidents can range from minor to life-changing to life-ending. Some people, aside from a few scrapes and bruises, walk away relatively unscathed. Others end up having medical problems for the rest of their lives, while others lose their lives entirely. Motorcycles are fun, but they can result in catastrophic circumstances when things go wrong.
Motorcycle accident injuries of some sort are practically a given if the bike and rider go down. If the accident occurs due to the fault of someone else, to compensate for pain and suffering, medical bills, loss of employment, and more, you’ll want a competent Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney on your side. You’ll want someone experienced in motorcycle injury cases.
Motorcycles and Accidents
Compared to cars, motorcycles are less visible and less stable. According to the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), you’re 26 times more likely to die in a traffic collision if you’re a motorcycle rider than if you’re the occupant of a passenger vehicle. Injury risks increase five times for motorcyclists.
Just a couple of years ago, nearly 5580 motorcyclists lost their lives due to traffic accidents. Unfortunately, 36% of those operators were driving their motorcycles without a valid license. Just like individuals wishing to drive a car, you need a valid driver’s license to operate a motorcycle legally. It also helps to show that you’re capable of handling the bike and aware of the laws.
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What Are the Most Common Motorcycle Injuries?
When motorcycles are involved in traffic accidents, what are some of the most common injuries? They can include the following:
- Road Rash: This occurs when skin abrasions result from the motorcyclist’s skin making contact with the rough road.
- Fractures: In accidents, more times than not, motorcycles fall over. When they fall, drivers’ and riders’ legs can get trapped beneath the bike. If you put your arms out to try to break your fall, you can fracture your arm or wrist.
- Internal Injuries: Blunt force trauma or penetrating trauma can cause internal bleeding or internal organ damage.
- Injuries to Lower Extremities: More than any other injury, those to the lower extremities are the most common. More than soft tissue injuries, however, bone fractures frequently occur.
- Injuries to the Spinal Cord: When, from the impact of a collision, the spinal cord is injured, paralysis can be the result. For the victim, permanent disability may be caused by this catastrophic injury.
Whether you are the victim of one of the more common motorcycle accident injuries, or if your case is out of the ordinary and/or extraordinary, you need a competent, experienced, knowledgeable attorney on your side. You need someone to stand up and fight for your rights to get you the compensation you deserve. You need The Ryan Law Group.
Have You Been Involved in a Motorcycle Accident? Have You Been Injured? Call The Ryan Law Group!
Have you been involved in a serious motorcycle accident, a minor incident, or something in between? If so, a professional from The Ryan Law Group can help you get compensation for medical bills, lost wages, suffering, pain, and more. Don’t take on the courts, insurance companies, etc. on your own. Get someone in your corner who’s been there before. Schedule a free consultation with us today to see how we can be of service.
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