Common Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents

    ORLANDO, FL, July 14, 2011 /24-7PressRelease/ -- According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), motorcyclists should wear helmets and protective clothing whenever operating their bikes. Motorcycles require more skill and attention to drive than passenger vehicles, which is why the NHTSA also recommends bikers take special courses to learn defensive driving and proper operation of their vehicles.

However, even the safest biker cannot always avoid a motorcycle accident, and despite protective clothing and helmets, bikers run a much higher risk of sustaining serious injury in an accident. When you sustain an injury in a motorcycle accident, it is important to have a motorcycle accident attorney on your side. Only a motorcycle accident attorney can get you the full compensation you are due if your injured due to the negligence of another driver.

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Statistics from the NHTSA show that over 90 percent of motorcycle accidents result in serious injury or death. Of course, less serious injuries may also be a result of motorcycle accidents, but even minor injuries can result in medical expenses and an inability to work during recovery.

Some of the most common motorcycle accident injuries include:

- Broken bones
- Cuts and lacerations
- Dismemberment
- Head and neck injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Traumatic brain injuries

A study by the NHTSA found that even minor motorcycle accidents often result in serious medical bills, ranging from $2,000 to hospital stays exceeding $30,000. And this study only included the initial cost of hospitalization and treatment; it did not take into account the long-term rehabilitative costs of these injuries, or the loss of wages and quality of life that often accompany them.

Recovering After a Motorcycle Accident

When you are involved in a motorcycle accident, you need an aggressive, experienced attorney on your side to make sure you are properly compensated for your damages. You may be able to recover some of the initial costs incurred in these accidents from insurance, but insurance companies rarely if ever award adequate compensation for long-term medical expenses.

A motorcycle accident attorney can seek additional damages including all medical expenses and lost wages, in addition to compensation for emotional and physical pain and suffering.

If you live in or around Orlando, Florida, and have been injured in a motorcycle accident, please visit the website of the motorcycle accident attorneys at Colling, Gilbert, Wright & Carter at www.thefloridafirm.com.

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