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Common Motorcycle Injuries in Virginia

Motorcycle accidents often produce a common set of motorcycle injuries - motorcycle riders often run into the same hazards and crash in similar ways. In many cases, these injuries are very serious and could involve long-term disabilities and ongoing health issues. Are you familiar with the most common motorcycle accident injuries?

· Head injuries. Traumatic brain injuries are by far the most common motorcycle accident injury - even for those who wear helmets. Motorcycle riders are often ejected from their bike and land head first, leaving them with brain damage and all of the conditions that can come with brain damage, including memory problems, personality changes, communication issues, vertigo, migraines, depression, motor skill loss, vision problem, and cognitive issues. Although helmets do save lives, it is still possible to receive head injuries while wearing a helmet (as required by Virginia motorcycle law).

· Road rash. If bikers do not wear protective clothing, such as denim or leather, they can be susceptible to road rash - a condition that occurs when your skin meets pavement, gravel, or concrete. Road rash tears the skin from your body, often scarring you permanently.

· Broken bones. When a motorcycle collides with another vehicle or with another obstruction, the biker often flies off of the vehicle and lands feet or yards away, breaking or fracturing bones. It is not uncommon for motorcycle riders to break the bones in their hands, wrists, and arms because before landing head first on the ground, many people automatically hold out their hands and arms to protect their face and head. Many of these hand and wrist fractures can cause ongoing medical problems and chronic pain.

· Death. Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents are much more likely to be fatal than car accidents. Riders are not protected by a metal cage and do not have seatbelts to prevent them from being ejected from their vehicle. Riders who do not wear protective gear and helmets are much more likely to be involved in a fatal motorcycle accident.

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