Motorcycle Injuries

Riding a motorcycle is a lot of fun, right?

Getting into a motorcycle accident—even at low speeds—is not so much fun.

A motorcycle offers a lot less protection compared to a passenger vehicle, with its airbags, seatbelts, and even a frame surrounding the driver or passengers that can absorb a significant amount of the impact.

Instead, motorcycle safety in Fort Lauderdale means suiting up: riding gloves and boots, road rash-resistant pants and jackets (such as kevlar or leather) and, of course, a helmets. 

Sure, helmets have not been required for any rider over the age of 21 since the year 2000. That’s one of the factors that make Florida the most dangerous state in the country for motorcycle fatalities.

After being in a motorcycle accident that someone else causes, it can be overwhelming to determine how best to move forward with your legal case while additionally (and more importantly) trying to focus on recovering from your injuries. That’s why the team at BK Law offers a free initial consultation for motorcycle accident victims, where we can discuss the specifics of your accident and the ways that we can provide you with support during this difficult time.

Remember: You need to speak to a motorcycle accident lawyer before making contact with the other driver’s insurance company.

Read more below about some of the most common motorcycle accident injuries in Fort Lauderdale, and contact us now to schedule your free initial consultation. 

Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries

The following are just a few examples of the many different injuries that a motorcycle rider may sustain in an accident. We understand that no two injuries are alike other than in name, which is why we make certain to take a unique approach to each client that we represent, and will ensure that the specific ways that you are suffering are represented in our case that we bring to the insurance company.

Whiplash

Whiplash is one of the most common injuries in most impact accidents since it is a general term for damage to the soft tissues in the neck, shoulders, and upper spine. When the head is jerked forward, down, and backward in a rapid “S” motion, this causes significant tearing to the tendons, ligaments, and muscles in the neck that leads to stiffness, headaches, blurred vision, trouble sleeping, limited mobility, and more. 

Lacerations and Road Rash

Road rash is a colloquial term for the serious lacerations that take place when a rider is thrown to the pavement and skids across it, causing what looks like friction burns, but are actually many lacerations to the skin as the body slides across the ground. These injuries are mitigated by the use of protective gear like riding pants, jackets, gloves, and boots.

Fractures

Fractured bones are extremely common in nearly every high impact collision, and a motorcycle accident is no exception. When a motorcycle is first struck by a vehicle, there is the initial impact that may cause injuries to the rider; however, there is nearly always a second impact that the rider endures when they are thrown from the vehicle and hit the ground, as well as any obstacles that they may hit before coming to a stop.

Internal Bleeding

Internal bleeding is a serious, life-threatening result of any number of internal injuries that could include organ damage, punctures, and more. While these injuries are not visible, they may be characterized by extreme internal pain, bloody or tarry stool, bloody urine, low blood pressure, and many other symptoms that require immediate medical attention.

Spinal Injuries

The spinal cord is a collection of nerves running from the brain stem all the way to the lower back, and if this bundle of nerves is damaged in any way, the resulting injuries may be accompanied with partial or complete paralysis below the site of the injury. If you suspect that you or someone else has a spinal injury, it is important that you do not move them, as this can cause additional damage.