Why are Motorcycle Accidents So Serious?

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For those who love motorcycles, Baltimore is a great city to ride in. Unfortunately, motorcycle riding remains one of the most dangerous forms of transportation in the United States. The victim of a motorcycle accident may often be left with serious and long-term, or even fatal, damage. Contact the law firm of Murphy, Falcon & Murphy in Baltimore for help if you have been injured in a motorcycle accident.

What Are The Main Causes Of Motorcycle Crashes?

One of the main causes of motorcycle crashes is the failure of drivers in cars, SUVs, and trucks to look for motorcyclists in lanes near them or when turning. For many years now, public advocacy and private organizations have worked hard to advocate and educate the general masses about the dangers of not properly sharing the road with motorcyclists and the serious nature of a motorcycle collision, but accidents are still more common than they should be.

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Why Motorcycle Crash Injuries Are So Severe

With motorcycles, the rider does not have the same protections as drivers in passenger vehicles. There is no metal frame, dashboard, seat belt, or other important factors to protect them. This means any kind of crash leaves the motorcyclist susceptible to being thrown from the motorcycle. When these collisions are caused by someone else’s negligence, it is important to take action and seek legal justice.

What Are The Most Common Types Of Injuries In A Motorcycle Crash?

The reason why most motorbike enthusiasts enjoy riding — the feeling of the wind hitting your face — is what makes it so dangerous. According to the United States CDC, head injuries are among the most common injuries in non-fatal accidents. While the helmet is used to prevent the occurrence of head injuries, it cannot prevent all.

While you can manage to escape the head injury, many other injuries are possible including but not limited to:

  • Internal injuries
  • Fractured or broken bones on the legs
  • Spinal injuries

What To Do If You Have Been Involved In A Motorcycle Accident

If you are involved in a motorcycle accident, or you have lost loved ones due to these accidents, you may be entitled to receive compensation for your loss or injuries if another party caused or contributed to this collision. Our Baltimore personal injury attorneys work hard to help our clients get justice so they can move forward.

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