The most common types of motorcycle accident injuries

May 3 2018      On Behalf of  David M. Duree & Associates, P.C.      Personal Injury

iding a motorcycle in Illinois can be exhilarating. Whether you love to ride in the fall, spring or summer, you need to be as safe as possible. There are plenty of precautions you can take to make sure that your bike is ready for a ride. There’s also plenty of safety apparel you can wear to ensure that other motorists see you on the roads of O’Fallon. Motorcycle accidents are quite common and today, we will take a look at the types of injuries suffered in these accidents.

Road rash is one of the most common injuries suffered in a motorcycle accident. Since there is no protection on a motorcycle like there is in a vehicle, the rider and passenger can be thrown from the bike during a crash. This can send them skidding across the road, which leads to the cuts and burns.

Another common motorcycle accident injury is that of a broken bone. Riders have been known to break their arms, legs, hips and other bones during a crash as they try to plant themselves for the fall. Broken bones are also caused by the rider hitting other vehicles.

Motorcycle accidents can also cause riders to suffer head trauma. This is most common when riders do not wear helmets or the helmets fall off their heads upon impact. Head trauma can lead to a lengthy rehabilitation for the victim.

Other motorcycle accident injuries include sprains, cuts, bruises, spinal damage and more.

Suffering an injury in an O’Fallon motorcycle accident can change your life. You could wind up missing time at work or not being able to return. Know your rights and how you can protect yourself each time you ride.