Common Injuries of a Motorcycle Accident

If you are unfortunate enough to be involved in a motorcycle accident in Mesa, you should be aware of the most common injury claims and their potential impact on your life. A head injury or broken bones can damage your quality of life, interfere with your ability to hold a job, and leave you with chronic pain and discomfort. In the worst-case scenario, a serious motorcycle accident may result in death.

Head injury:  Motorcyclists and their passengers frequently suffer head trauma following an accident, even when wearing a helmet. Head injuries can have devastating long-term repercussions, including vertigo, blurred vision, personality changes and physical or mental impairment. Anyone who suffers an injury to the head should be examined immediately for any signs of concussion or bleeding on the brain.

Broken Bones:  If a motorcycle rider breaks one or more bones, they can expect the injury to take at least a month to heal. In the case of compound fractures, recovery can take much longer, resulting in lost time from work and lingering pain. In some cases, the bone may never heal properly, leaving the injured person with a permanent disability such as a limp or loss of dexterity. A broken bone should be set as soon after an accident as possible. Physical therapy may be required during recovery in order to regain full range of motion.

Death:  In the worst cases, a motorcycle rider or their passenger can be killed in an accident.  Besides the obvious pain and suffering experienced by their bereaved family, the loss of a loved one often results in significant financial hardship, complicated insurance claims, and difficult liability issues.

For more information on motorcycle accident injury or death claims in Mesa, or to schedule a consultation, contact the law office of John C. Giles at 866-267-7132 or complete our web contact form.