Compared to people inside automobiles protected by seatbelts, airbags, and the frame of the vehicle as a whole, motorcycle riders are especially likely to wind up suffering serious physical trauma in any kind of traffic accident. Even comparatively “minor” injuries can be expensive to treat and interfere significantly with your daily life while you heal. More serious wrecks may have life-altering and even life-threatening consequences.
Any injury serious enough to require professional medical care and caused directly by another person’s reckless or careless conduct could be the basis for a personal injury lawsuit, which—if successful—could lead to you getting reimbursed for all those losses mentioned above.
Below are some of the more common injuries from motorcycle accidents in Colleyville, which our seasoned motorcycle crash lawyers could help build a comprehensive civil claim around.
“Road Rash”
While it is far from the most dangerous or debilitating outcome for a motorcycle crash to have, skin abrasions and lacerations can still be extremely painful in the short term and deceptively tricky to treat and heal from in the long term, and they are maybe the single most common outcome of motorcycle crashes in Colleyville and throughout Texas.
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Soft-Tissue Injuries
From muscle strains to ligament sprains to dislocated or torn joints, “soft-tissue” injuries—a catch-all term for injuries involving structural damage to any part of the body that is not a bone, organ, or part of the nervous system—can be immensely disruptive to a rider’s personal and professional life for months after a serious motorcycle wreck. This is particularly true if they need intensive physical therapy to get back to their pre-accident condition.
Bone Fractures
Depending on the nature of the wreck, a motorcycle accident can lead to a break in virtually any bone of the body. That said, fractures in the legs and pelvis are especially common, followed closely by fractures in the hands and arms.
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High-Degree Burns
Suppose a motorcycle wreck results in a rider coming into contact with hot metal, being sprayed with oil or gas, or getting caught in a fire. In any of these situations, severe burns resulting in permanent disfigurement and potentially life-threatening complications are an all too common result.
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Traumatic Brain Damage
While helmets are not required by state law for many Colleyville motorcyclists over the age of 21, wearing one can be crucial to reducing the risk of a traumatic brain injury (TBI), which is both one of the most common injuries caused by motorcycle accidents and one of the deadliest injuries anyone can sustain.
Spinal Cord Injury
Similarly to TBIs, damage to the spinal cord stemming from a motorcycle wreck often has permanent and debilitating repercussions, potentially including total loss of sensory and motor function in every part of the body below the injury site.
A Colleyville Attorney Could Help You Recover for Motorcycle Accident Injuries
Motorcycle accidents can cause permanent and debilitating injuries, often by no fault of the motorcyclist who suffers the harm. Regardless of what specific trauma you are dealing with due to a wreck like this, you will almost certainly need assistance from a skilled lawyer if you want to maximize the compensation you receive for your losses.
A conversation with a qualified legal professional at our firm could provide answers to important questions and guidance about the next steps to recover fairly for common injuries from motorcycle accidents in Colleyville. Call today to schedule your free initial consultation.
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