The Most Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

When it comes to motorcycle accidents, injuries are often severe, far more than injuries regular motorists sustain after accidents. As a motorcyclist, you don’t have any protection around you. Getting hit by a vehicle can cause a wide range of injuries.

In fact, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, motorcyclists are more than 28 times like to die in an accident compared to those in a passenger vehicle. It is also the case that motorcyclists are much more likely to suffer serious injuries after an accident.

Here at Motorcycle Advocates, we’ve seen many different types of personal injuries as the result of motorcycle accidents, including:

  • Traumatic brain injuries
  • Skull fractures
  • Broken bones
  • Lower extremity injuries
  • Internal injuries
  • Lacerations
  • Scarring and disfigurement
  • Road rash

With motorcycle accidents, catastrophic and permanent injuries are far more common. It is often the case that victims of those accidents have to live with the repercussions of the crash for their entire lives. From physical scars to paralysis to brain damage and beyond, these repercussions can be incredibly difficult to live with.

The Most Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries
The Most Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

What Causes Motorcycle Accidents?

One of the first steps in obtaining compensation for one of these injuries is determining the cause of the accident. It’s important to note that California is a fault car insurance state. According to the law, the party at fault must pay for the losses of the other party. The party that was the cause of your accident might have to pay for your medical bills, among other damages, including lost income, motorcycle repair or replacement, and non-economic losses.

There are many reasons why motorcycle accidents happen, though some of the most common include:

  • Drivers –  A distracted or negligent driver crashes into a motorcycle. If this is the case, that person’s insurance should cover the damages. This is especially true if you can prove that the driver was distracted, texting, breaking road rules, driving under the influence, or speeding.
  • The Roadway – Minor roadway defects can be the cause of severe accidents. Everything from storm debris to rubble to loose gravel can cause a motorcycle accident. In that case, you could have a case against the particular city you get in an accident in.
  • The Motorcycle – If there are any manufacturer defects, you could receive compensation from the manufacturer. For example, your bike may have had electrical problems, brake failure, or a tire blowout, which caused your accident. Through product liability, you could receive proper compensation.

Final Thoughts

Regardless of the cause of your motorcycle accident, it’s important that you do not speak with insurance companies or any other parties about the case before speaking to us.

We will help you gather all of the essentials, such as medical records and case evidence, so you don’t have to, all while assessing the evidence to determine the types of damages you could be awarded.

Don’t suffer at the fault of someone else’s negligence without getting the compensation you deserve. Get in touch with us here at Motorcycle Advocates today!