Along with the freedom and adrenaline motorcycles provide their riders comes an inherent risk for serious injuries. Riders are simply more vulnerable to a number of life-threatening injuries than drivers who are more protected by the enclosed confines of a car or truck. Perhaps the most prevalent and dangerous injuries riders face is head trauma and traumatic brain injury (TBI). The risk of head traumas is greatly reduced with the proper use of a helmet. For more information on head injuries, visit the “head trauma” section of this website.
A rider’s exposure to the road and other physical features such as lamp posts, fences and even other vehicles can lead to other types of injuries as well. Violent contact with such objects can causejoint breakage of the elbow, hips, knees, and wrist. The most common forms of joint breakage are the shoulders and pelvis. “Biker’s arm” is another prevalent form of injury incurred from violent contact. This condition occurs when the nerves of the upper arm are damaged during the fall, leading to permanent paralysis of arm movement.
Road rash is a common injury for riders but one that can easily be avoided. Road rash leads to soft tissue damage, specifically in the skin and muscle tissues. To avoid this painful injury, you might consider wearing motorcycle-specific safety gear such as durable gloves or leather jackets. While this gear will not prevent all cases of soft tissue damage, it can certainly alleviate a good portion of the injury.
Motorcyclists also run the risk of permanent facial disfigurement. A severe impact with the road or any other object can have a drastic effect on your skull structure. Full face helmets reduce the prevalence of major facial injuries.
If you are a motorcyclist and have been injured in an accident at no fault of your own, you are entitled to just compensation for your damages. The expert attorneys at Christensen Law Firm have superior knowledge on Utah’s motorcycle laws and can help you receive the settlement you deserve. For a free consultation on your legal rights, please call our office today.
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