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The Most Common Injuries Reported Annually from Motorcycle Accidents

The Most Common Injuries Reported from Motorcycle Accidents

Despite the increase in registered motorcycles across the United States and the widening audience they are attracting, the leisurely activity of riding a motorcycle is still very dangerous. Even though motorcycles are not driven on the roads as commonly as passenger sedans, pickup trucks, or vans, they are some of the most deadly automobiles you can drive.

Motorcycles are incredibly popular in the state of Florida. Florida has the second-highest number of registered motorcycles when compared to the rest of the country just behind the state of California. In 2020, there were 8,045 motorcycle crashes reported in Florida. That year, 552 people died in these crashes.

If you have been in a motorcycle crash it is likely you sustained serious injuries. The majority of motorcycle accidents end with significant bodily destruction and death. The reason for this is the lack of surrounding protection that a motorcyclist has around them. When hit, a driver can be thrown off of their bike until their body finally slams onto the ground or another object. This forceful impact that a body has to endure can deliver a considerable amount of trauma. 

A motorcycle accident victim in Florida should not have to be worried about how they are going to manage the aftermath of their accident alone. Paying for the damages and getting the medical care needed for recovery can be a noteworthy task. Filing a personal injury claim in Florida can be highly complicated. Working with an attorney can be tremendously helpful to figuring out liability and how much a claim is worth. The Jacksonville motorcycle accident attorneys at the Law Offices of Sheftall & Associates can assist you with your claim for compensation.

What are the Most Common Injuries From Motorcycle Accidents?

The Most Common Injuries Reported Annually from Motorcycle AccidentsSeveral injuries can occur after a motorcycle accident and in some cases, there a victim can suffer from multiple injuries from the top of their body to their bottom. The most commonly reported injuries from motorcycle accidents include:

  • Head trauma is by far the biggest form of physical bodily harm that results most often after a motorcycle accident. This is why it is so critical to wear a helmet while riding a motorcycle. Helmets are the most important type of protection that a motorcyclist can wear. Wearing a helmet can be the difference between life and death when a crash takes place. Every state’s law regarding the legal requirements of wearing a helmet while riding on a motorcycle differs. In Florida, motorcycle helmet laws indicate that not every rider is required to wear a helmet while riding on a motorcycle. Regardless of the laws, even if you have the ability to ride without having a legal requirement to wear a helmet, doing so anyway is prudent. Helmets have been shown to save lives.
  • Tearing of the skin or road rash happens when the body slides across a rough surface. There are protective coverings that a motorcycle rider can wear to help combat road rash. But still, when the body slides across a jagged and coarse surface it can take a beating. And the delicate skin can easily be tattered. Debris has the potential to enter into skin wounds and lead to infection if not rapidly treated.
  • Not only can the skin’s protective layer be torn apart, but broken bones happen with high frequency after a motorcycle accident takes place.
  • Spinal cord injuries can be moderate to severe. These injuries have the potential to impart lifelong paralysis in one part of a person’s body or throughout the entire body.
  • Muscular tissue can also be ripped away from the body in small proportions or large chunks. Even just the impact of a body to the ground after being thrown from a motorcycle can rupture a body’s musculature.
  • Deformation of the body from physical bodily trauma is another common result of catastrophic motorcycle accident crashes.

How Do Devastating Motorcycle Injury Crashes Happen?

Motorcycle accidents can take place for many reasons. Whether it be inclement weather, defective parts, or driver error on the part of the motorcyclist or other automobile driver, there are many ways that these cataclysmic can happen. Though, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, both alcohol use and driving at excessive speeds are extremely prevalent in all motorcycle accidents reported.

In addition to reckless driving which happens when inebriation or speeding are involved, intersections are also perilous. Approximately 35% of the car accidents reported taking place do so in intersections. Intersections are a very risky area of the road for all drivers including motorcyclists and pedestrians.

How Can Motorcyclists Stay Safe on the Road?

A motorcyclist cannot control what other drivers do, but they can control their own actions. This includes:

  • Maintaining their motorcycle so that it is functioning properly and safely. 
  • Only riding on the highways when appropriate practice and training has taken place.
  • Not riding when drowsy.
  • Not driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or both.
  • Never allowing distractions to influence and interrupt a rider.
  • Staying alert to the road and weather conditions.
  • Not speeding or tailgating.
  • Not weaving in and out of traffic.

If a motorcyclist takes precautions and rides in a safe manner they can reduce the risk for a crash. However, if a negligent party hits you when you are riding on your motorcycle, seeking the advice and counsel of a legal professional with experience in motorcycle accidents can be very beneficial. Victims of motorcycle accidents should be treated fairly and be compensated for their current damages along with their expected future expenses. The lawyers at the Law Offices of Sheftall & Associates can improve the chances that motorcycle accident victims get the compensation they deserve.

Speak with a Jacksonville Motorcycle Accident Attorney Today

For all of your questions, concerns, and for effective and knowledgeable legal counsel, call the Jacksonville personal injury attorneys at Sheftall Law at ‌(904)‌ ‌638-7712 today. You can schedule a free consultation with one of the Jacksonville vehicular accident lawyers easily. The attorneys at Sheftall Law work on a contingency basis, meaning, you do not pay unless you get compensated for your damages.