Life-Threatening Injuries Suffered in Motorcycle Wrecks
If you have been involved in a Dallas-Fort Worth area traffic accident while riding your motorcycle, you should consider yourself very lucky to have survived. That might be hard to believe if you have suffered extremely painful injuries which required surgery and extensive physiotherapy, but as a Texas personal injury and wrongful death lawyer, I know that 429 motorcycle riders and their passengers were killed on Texas auto collisions in 2010 alone. Since bikers have very little protection against critical injuries it is not uncommon for them to suffer a range of sever and life-threatening injuries. Broken and Fractured Bones When a motorcyclist is sideswiped by a car or truck, it is very common for broken or crushed ankle or leg injuries to occur, although depending on the circumstances of their crash a motorcyclist is liable to fracture or break almost any bone in their body. Compound, transverse, complete, incomplete, oblique and comminuted fractures are all very serious because they could each result in long term disability. Treatment for broken bones typically involves setting the bones and wearing a cast, although in some situations it may be necessary for open reduction fixation (ORIF) surgery. It is not uncommon for motorcyclists who have suffered broken bones to require months of physical therapy. Learn more about broken bones injuries.
Blunt Force Trauma A motorcyclist thrown from their ride is almost certainly going to suffer blunt force trauma as the human body is no match for the hard steel of a car, truck or van, or the cold concrete of the road. Blunt force trauma can cause extreme injuries to your internal organs (most commonly affected are the liver, spleen and small intestine) including hemorrhaging and additional complications. Individuals who have suffered blunt force trauma injuries are usually considered in critical condition and require intravenous therapy as part of the healing process. Learn more about blunt force trauma. Spinal Cord Injuries Sometimes, motorcyclists don’t even realize that they’ve suffered spinal injuries until months after their wreck. They usually only discover it after experiencing weeks of lingering neck or back which finally prompts them to seek a doctor. This is another reason why you should always seek an expert medical assessment as soon as possible after your accident. The most serious forms of spinal injuries can result in paralysis. Neck area spinal injuries can result in quadriplegia. Injuries lower down on the spine can result in paraplegia. Any form of lifelong paralysis can mean you will need full time assistance from a professional care giver. Learn more about spinal injuries. Brain Injuries Very serious brain injuries caused by motorcycle accidents might not always be obvious on initial MRI scans, so it is important that you undergo additional neurological testing after some time has passed in order to ensure whether or not you have been affected. Be on the lookout for common head injury symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, headaches, a ringing in the ears, short-term memory loss and aggressive behavior. Since closed head injuries are extremely common in motorcycle crashes, there may not be any physical evidence that you have suffered a serious injury. Learn more about brain injuries. As a Fort Worth motorcycle accident injury lawyer, I strongly recommend that if you have been involved in a multi-vehicle collision, you should get yourself thoroughly checked out by a medical professional. I am always happy to refer injured motorcyclists to doctors in your local area. If you have been injured, please feel free to request a complimentary copy of my book Roadmap To Winning Your Texas Motorcycle Accident Case or to call me to a no fee, no obligation consultation on your case. I can be reached toll free at 800-354-6275 or locally at 817-294-1900. Other Articles You Might Be Interested In: What is My Motorcycle Case Worth? Loss of Enjoyment of Life How a Lawyer Can Help You Pay Your Medical Bills After a Motorcycle Collision Don’t Throw In The Towel: How To Get The Full And Fair Compensation You Deserve Accident Victims NEVER Should Exaggerate Their Injuries or Inability to Work
Mark Anderson has been practicing personal injury law since 1991 and is recognised as one of the best attorneys in his field.
Mark is Board Certified in Personal Injury Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization – a distinction held by fewer than 2% of Texas lawyers. He was selected as a life member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum as recognition for his success in recovering compensation for his clients. He has been honored with the prestigious AV Rating by the Martindale Hubbard System and has been rated 10/10 (the highest level possible) by the AVVO Rating System which ranks attorneys based on experience, conduct and industry recognition. Mark was selected as a Top Personal Injury Attorney by Fort Worth Magazine in 2009 and 2010.
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