A motorcycle provides little protection in a crash. In many cases, the motorcycle contributes to your injuries, burning your skin and crushing your body. The most common motorcycle injuries in Phoenix, AZ, affect the head and limbs, and they may vary in severity from minor to fatal. Motorcycle accidents frequently happen when careless automobile drivers hit riders.
If you were injured in a motorcycle accident, Rack Law Accident Lawyers is here for you. Contact our law office at (602) 661-6300 for a free consultation with a Phoenix motorcycle accident lawyer.
How Rack Law Accident Lawyers Can Help After a Motorcycle Accident in Phoenix, AZ
Rack Law Accident Lawyers has a reputation in Phoenix, Arizona, for providing high-quality client service and exceeding our clients’ expectations. Our attorneys focus on personal injury cases, recovering $200 million for accident victims like you.
Our Phoenix personal injury lawyers can guide you through the following steps after you suffer an injury in a preventable motorcycle accident:
- Reviewing your accident and developing a legal strategy for compensation
- Gathering medical records, bills, and other evidence for you
- Filing a claim with the insurance company for the at-fault driver
- Negotiating a settlement or taking your case to court if the insurer refuses to settle
Motorcycle accidents can result in catastrophic injuries that can change your life forever. Contact us to schedule a free consultation with a Phoenix motorcycle accident attorney to learn how we can help you pursue injury compensation from the driver responsible for your crash.
How Do Injuries Occur in Phoenix Motorcycle Crashes?
The injury you suffer will typically depend on how your motorcycle crash occurred. A rear-end or head-on collision could eject the rider. The injuries will happen when the motorcyclist lands after flying from their motorcycle.
Conversely, a side impact could knock the motorcycle over. The rider’s injuries will result from the initial impact of the car on their body or the secondary impact when their body is slammed to the ground.
Even a near miss can result in serious injuries. For example, suppose a distracted driver drifts into the rider’s highway lane. When the rider swerves to avoid a collision, the motorcycle could tip over onto the rider, dragging their body at highway speeds.
Road Rash
Road rash happens when you slide across a rough surface, such as asphalt, at high speeds. It has characteristics of two types of injuries. First, the rough surface scrapes the skin. As a result, your skin may be abraded and torn. The crash may even rip the skin from your body.
Second, the road friction burns your tissues. You will likely experience some common burn symptoms, such as pain, redness, swelling, and oozing pus at the burn site.
Some crash victims experience an effect unique to road rash. Traumatic tattooing happens when debris becomes embedded under the skin. The specks remain after you heal, resulting in permanent disfigurement.
Burns
Burns can happen in a motorcycle accident when your flesh touches hot engine or exhaust surfaces. First-degree burns are painful but usually heal without any long-term effects.
On the other hand, second- and third-degree burns may require expensive and painful medical care. You may also suffer permanent scars.
Bone Fractures
Motorcycle accidents often result in bone fractures. If you were ejected from your motorcycle, you may have fractured a bone when you landed. If you were not ejected, the motorcycle may have crushed your bones when it tipped over.
Some common bone fractures from motorcycle crashes include the following:
- Arm
- Leg
- Ankle
- Wrist
- Rib
Most bone fractures require at least eight weeks of healing time. During the recovery, the fractured body part is often immobilized, preventing its use. However, a comminuted fracture, commonly referred to as a shattered bone, may take up to a year to heal.
Head Trauma
Motorcycle injuries most often affect the arms and legs. However, head injuries are also common injuries, although the frequency depends on the rider’s helmet use.
Head trauma can take many forms, including:
- Abrasion or laceration
- Facial fracture
- Skull fracture
- Jaw fracture
- Eye injury
Head trauma can result in significant disfigurement. You may also suffer disabilities due to your injuries. For example, if you lacerate a facial nerve, you may lose the ability to make facial expressions.
Brain Injuries
Brain injuries can result from head trauma. The powerful jolt of a traffic collision can injure your brain, even if you were wearing a helmet. Brain injuries range from concussions that clear up within a few months to cerebral contusions that may permanently damage the brain, resulting in disabilities, coma, or death.
Contact Our Phoenix Car Accident Attorneys for a Free Consultation
Injuries from Phoenix motorcycle accidents can leave you facing huge medical bills and a lengthy recovery. While this can be stressful, you don’t have to navigate the process alone.
Contact Rack Law Accident Lawyers for a free consultation with a Phoenix car accident lawyer to discuss your accident and the compensation we can seek for your crash-related losses and medical costs.
