Motorcycle accidents can lead to a variety of injuries, some of which can be severe. Common injuries include:
Road Rash: Abrasions or burns caused by sliding across the pavement. The severity of this type of injury can range from mild to serious injury that will require prompt medical attention and are highly susceptible to serious infections and permanent scarring. This can range from minor scrapes to deep wounds that require medical attention. When a rider makes contact with the road surface during a crash, serious skin abrasions called “road rash” occur.
Fractures: Motorcycles are not stable upright and they often fall over in an accident. Broken bones are common especially in the arms, legs and collarbones. Crashes happen quickly and the rider’s leg can be under the bike when it falls. Wrists and arms can be fractured when riders catch themselves to break a fall. The force of impact can also result in multiple fractures.
Head Injuries: These can range from concussions to traumatic brain injuries (TBI). Motorcycle accidents often involve some form of head trauma. This can be mild to severe, depending on the accident.
Mild traumatic brain injury usually refers to those injuries where there’s a loss of consciousness of not more than 30 minutes and post-traumatic amnesia periods of less than one day. It may be possible to sustain a traumatic brain injury where there’s not been a loss of consciousness and these types of injuries can often be overlooked after an accident, For example many riders can be more concerned with the damage to their bike.
Symptoms of brain injury can persist for varying lengths of time and in some cases can lead to permanent impairment. Wearing a helmet significantly reduces the risk, but serious head injuries can still occur, especially if the helmet isn’t worn correctly.
Spinal Cord Injuries: Motorcycle accidents can result in injuries to the spine which may cause paralysis or long-term disability. This type of catastrophic injury usually causes permanent disability for the victim.
Internal Injuries: Damage to internal organs such as the liver, spleen or lungs can occur from the impact or from the rider being thrown off the motorcycle.
Dislocations: Shoulders, hips, and knees are the most commonly dislocated joints in motorcycle accidents.
Neck Injuries: Whiplash and other neck injuries can occur, leading to pain and stiffness or even long-term problems if not treated properly.
Chest Injuries: Fractured ribs, lung punctures, and contusions to the chest area can be caused by the impact of the accident or by being thrown from the bike.
Facial Injuries: These can include broken bones in the face, jaw, or nose, as well as dental injuries, especially if the rider is not wearing a face shield or protective gear.
Knee Injuries: The knees are vulnerable during a motorcycle accident, often suffering from injuries like ligament tears or fractures due to the impact or twisting motion.
Amputations: In the worst cases, limbs may be severed or have to be amputated due to the severity of the crash.
Wearing protective gear, such as helmets, gloves, jackets, and knee pads, can reduce the severity of these injuries.
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If you have been hurt in a motorcycle accident in CT, it’s crucial to act fast. Delays can result in lost evidence, fading memories, and reduced chances of securing the full compensation you deserve. Working with an experienced Connecticut personal injury attorney right away can make all the difference.
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