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Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries & Legal Help
Fannin Litigation Group knows first-hand how frustrating other drivers can be, but when a motorist cuts off or fails to yield to a motorcyclist, it can be deadly. Statistics show that two-thirds of motorcycle accidents with another vehicle occur because the other driver violated the motorcyclist's right of way. Motorcycle accidents can leave the motorcycle rider in poor shape due to the lack of protection. Common injuries include fractures, road rash, disfigurement, and even death. As motorcycle accident attorneys, we can assist motorcyclists in achieving just compensation following a motorcycle accident.
ROAD RASH INJURIES
Many motorcyclists wear protective outerwear, such as jeans, leather jackets, and boots. These clothing choices help limit body damage in the event an accident occurs. Road rash happens when a motorist's skin meets the street or pavement. Individuals thrown from a motorcycle may experience severe road rash. Road rash is minor scratches, bruises, burns, and abrasions affecting the skin and bones, often leading to hospitalization, skin graft surgery, and lifelong skin disfigurement or scarring.
DISFIGUREMENT
Even the safety-conscious motorcyclist can sustain life-altering or life-ending injuries. Motorcycle accidents often result in facial disfigurement, even riders wearing a helmet. A lack of protective face gear, such as a shield, leaves the facial area vulnerable; and riders can sustain damage to their teeth, jawbone, and head. These injuries may require hospitalization or reconstructive surgery, resulting in a considerable financial impact.
Spinal Cord Injuries and Fractures
A motorcyclist's legs are particularly vulnerable. The impact of a vehicle in a sideswipe accident can fracture or break the bones in a motorcycle rider's legs. Furthermore, being thrown from a motorcycle can cause breaks in the arms, neck, back, or other areas. Broken bones, torn muscles and ligaments, and puncture wounds are not uncommon. They also cause severe pain and require substantial recovery time and financial resources. Spinal cord injuries are severe and can result in paralysis of the legs or body. Spinal cord injuries cause life-altering damage, as some people never walk again.
Recovering from a Motorcycle Accident
Experienced lawyers apply their knowledge of insurance and the law to recover from the responsible party. In addition, our attorney can help the victim with the collection of evidence and negotiation with the insurance company. If an insurance company does not make a fair offer, the attorney can build a case and argue it before a court of law.
