Motorcycle Accident Injuries
No one ever plans to be involved in a motorcycle accident when they leave home. Unfortunately, thousands of accidents involving two-wheel vehicles do occur on Florida roadways every year. Some of the more common injuries associated with motorcycle-related traffic accidents in Florida include:
- Road Rash
In a majority of collisions involving a single motorcycle or multiple vehicles, the rider and/or passenger of the motorcycle are ejected. In addition to being very painful, abrasions can be disfiguring and often require skin grafting or other reconstructive medical interventions. - Broken Bones
Next to skin abrasions, broken bones are the most common motorcycle injury. Broken arms, collar bones and legs received during a crash are typically not life-threatening injuries but can cause the biker to miss work and other activities while they heal. - Chest Trauma
A biker's internal organs can be bruised or punctured when they impact another vehicle, the ground or other hazardous objects. Unfortunately, during a crash, a motorcycle's handlebars and foot pegs can also jab, stab or damage a rider's body. - Spinal Damage
Motorcycle accidents often involve some level of head, neck or spinal cord trauma. From a concussion that reduces the victim's overall quality of life to a severe spinal injury that impacts a biker's ability to live independently, motorcycle injuries can result in permanent damage.
The choice of wearing more or less safety equipment is yours but choosing the right gear for a particular ride can improve your chances of avoiding common motorcycle injuries due to an unexpected crash. If you were injured or had a loved one killed in a traffic crash, selecting the right motorcycle lawyer can be critical to the your financial outcome. Contact us today at 800-251-1111 to speak with a Florida motorcycle lawyer about your case.
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