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The Most Common Injuries in a Motorcycle Accident

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists are five times more likely to suffer injuries in accidents than occupants of cars or trucks. Due to their exposure, even minor accidents can leave riders with serious injuries. While safety gear like helmets, boots, and thick clothing can help reduce certain risks, it cannot fully protect riders from severe impacts.

Here are common injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents:

  • Traumatic brain injuries (TBI): TBIs can cause lasting symptoms and, in severe cases, result in long-term disabilities affecting physical and cognitive functioning.

  • Spinal cord injuries (SCI): Spinal cord injuries can lead to partial or complete paralysis, often requiring extensive medical care and rehabilitation.

  • Soft tissue injuries: These affect the skin, muscles, tendons, and ligaments, which are sometimes overlooked but can have serious consequences.

  • Face and head injuries: Many motorcyclists don’t wear full-face helmets, leaving them vulnerable to facial injuries such as broken noses and fractured cheekbones that may require surgery.

  • Dental injuries: Broken jaws and chipped teeth are common and often require costly medical care, such as jaw wiring or dental work.

  • Fractures: Broken bones can range from minor fractures requiring casts to severe cases needing surgical implants. Recovery may be long and painful, sometimes with permanent damage.

  • Internal injuries: Serious impacts can damage organs like the liver, spleen, and lungs, or cause internal bleeding, which may not be felt immediately after the accident.

  • Road rash: Sliding along the pavement can cause painful skin abrasions and lead to infections or permanent scarring in severe cases.

  • Psychological trauma: Accidents can also cause lasting emotional damage, such as anxiety, depression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), affecting the victim’s daily life and relationships.

It’s crucial to seek immediate medical attention after an accident, not only to start treatment but also to create an official medical record that can support your case during insurance negotiations or in court.

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