Motorcycle Injury FAQ

Q: What causes most motorcycle accident injuries?
A: Nearly all motorcycle accident injuries come from being thrown off the bike. This exposes the motorcycle operator to blunt force trauma injuries, as well as abrasion type injuries. About 80% of motorcycle accidents with severe injuries result in death.

Q: What causes most motorcycle accident deaths?
A: Most deaths from motorcycle accidents are caused by head injuries. When head injuries do not result in death, they very often result in loss of abilities from the brain being damaged. As a result of this statistic, 46 states have helmet laws in effect. Twenty of these 46 have full helmet laws, including California. 

Q: What is the most common motorcycle accident injury?
A: The most common motorcycle accident injury, at 29% of the injuries, is leg fractures. This type of injury causes loss of time at work and ability to manage day to day tasks, even something as simple as standing in front of a stove to cook dinner.

Q: What about injuries to other limbs?
A: Arm fractures are also very common at 13 percent. While these are not as serious, monetary loss from time missed at work and ability to do normal day to day tasks becomes limited during the healing process.

Q: How common are spinal cord injuries as a result of motorcycle accidents?
A: Fewer than 10 percent end up with spinal injuries or injuries to the internal organs. These injuries can be life altering. The patient can lose the ability to provide for their family completely and have a tremendous decrease in quality of life.

Just like any passenger vehicle accident, the physical and financial trauma can be devastating. The damages resulting from motorcycle accidents, whether the physical harm is slight or severe, have a detrimental impact on the life of not only the rider, but the loved ones as well. Even the “small” injuries like a broken leg or arm can affect an entire household. The more severe injuries, the life changing injuries, change the lives of everyone around the rider.

Even more trying during this time can be the burdens from emotional trauma and mounting bills due to medical and recovery expenses. If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident, we may be able to help. The lawyers in our firm are very well versed in dealing with Fresno motorcycle accidents, and can help you collect damages resulting from your accident if it was caused due to the negligence of others. 

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