Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Even the most careful, seasoned motorcycle rider can experience a road accident. Motorcycles are less visible to other drivers and less stable than passenger cars. Not much stands between a motorcyclist and the open road, making motorcycle accidents far more dangerous than other types of motor vehicle accidents. Motorcyclists lack protection, and they are particularly vulnerable to injury or even death in the event of an accident. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are more likely to be injured in a crash than those in passenger vehicles and  28 times more likely to suffer fatal injuries.

 Here are some of the injuries that motorcyclists commonly suffer in a road accident:

• Traumatic Brain Injuries: injuries to the head can lead to permanent paralysis or death
• Spinal Cord Injuries: this can cause nerve damage, chronic pain, paralysis, or even death
• Damage to Internal Organs: the blunt force trauma of an accident can cause internal bleeding or puncture an internal organ
• Broken Bones: motorcyclists commonly fracture or break their arms, hands, ribs, pelvis, legs, or feet in an accident
• Road Rash: these are skin abrasions that can lead to infections, nerve damage, or muscle damage
•  Severe Burns: if the motorcycle’s gas tank spills in an accident, it can burn the motorcyclist
• Disfigurement: injuries can lead to scarring and permanent disfigurement
• Psychological Injuries: motorcycle accidents can cause long-lasting trauma, severe anxiety, clinical depression, or PTSD.

If you were seriously injured in a motorcycle accident, contact The Law Offices of Jenny Huynh for help. Our experienced personal injury attorneys can advise you on your best options, help hold the at-fault party accountable, and pursue the maximum compensation you deserve. Call us today at 678-694-1250‬ or visit our website at www.jhgalaw.com.