Motorcycles. The purr of the motor, wind in your face, and the open road…
It all calls out your name, right?
Before you climb on your hog…hold your horsepower!
Motorcycle accidents, injuries, and even deaths are multiplying across the nation. Though a ride on a motorcycle can be intoxicating, they are a real threat to you.
Have you ever wondered what could happen to you if you were in a motorcycle accident?
Most of them are not pretty!
Car accidents are one thing, but a motorcycle accident is on a whole other level as far as injuries are concerned.
A minor fender bender in a car can leave you with a few scratches… but a fender bender involving a motorcycle accident could mean paralysis, amputation, and even death!
Most people think the most common injuries for motorcycle accidents are a few bruises or scrapes but it can way go further than road rash.
Let’s review some of the more significant and even deadly injuries from a motorcycle accident.
Facial Fractures
Skull or facial fractures are one of the main horrific injuries that happen after a motorcycle accident.
Especially, if a motorcycle rider doesn’t wear a helmet.
However, if a helmet is worn, injuries vary in degree.
The face is the most vulnerable area because a rider’s face is exposed even though the head is protected under the helmet. An accident on a motorcycle could lead to bones broken in the facial area, fractures of the jaw, and even disfigurement.
According to facts from NHTSA, an unhelmeted motorcyclist is 40 percent more likely to suffer a fatal head injury and 15 percent more likely to suffer a nonfatal injury than a helmeted motorcyclist when involved in a crash. NHTSA estimates that motorcycle helmets reduce the likelihood of a crash fatality by
37 percent.
Forearms
A broken forearm or arms are another main injury a motorcyclist can endure after a motorcycle accident.
The rider’s instinct comes into play, and when falling, they use their arms to brace for impact.
The arms take the force of the body hitting the pavement which then results in fracturing and breaking the bones.
Pelvis
A motorcycle accident usually involves the motorcycle flipping out of control or crashing, and the rider falling across the pavement.
Breaking or fracturing of the pelvic bone area is high on the list of probable injuries after a motorcycle accident.
Breaking the pelvic bone area can be life-threatening due to internal bleeding and internal damage of organs.
Spinal Cord Injuries
Spinal cord injury is at the top of the list for most suffered motorcycle accident and most permanent. There are two different types of spinal cord injuries:
- Paraplegia
- Tetraplegia
Paraplegia is when a rider suffers an injury below the T1 region of the spinal column. This type of injury usually means the rider cannot feel nor have use of the limbs past the point of the damage.
Tetraplegia is when a rider has an injury in the spinal cord, affecting the entire body including hands, neck, and arms. It can even impact organs and permanent organ paralysis.
Sadly, spinal cord injuries are permanent, and they not only affect the rider’s life but the family’s life forever.
If you, a family member friend has been injured motorcycle accident, call us today and let’s start a FREE Case evaluation for you.
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