Motorcycle accident injuries may differ from car accident injuries because motorcycles provide significantly less physical protection than enclosed vehicles. Riders often experience direct contact with other vehicles, road surfaces, or fixed objects during a crash.
Common motorcycle accident injuries include:
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Head injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Road rash and severe skin injuries
- Internal injuries
- Amputations
- Catastrophic injuries affecting long-term mobility
Although safety equipment, including helmets and protective clothing, may reduce injury severity, motorcycle crashes can still result in serious harm because riders have limited protection during impact.
The nature of motorcycle accident injuries may also affect medical treatment, future medical expenses, lost wages, and the overall value of a personal injury claim.