Fresno Motorcycle Accident Attorney
Motorcycle popularity has grown over the last ten years and shows no signs of letting up in Fresno. New riders are hitting the roads every day. Unfortunately, many suffer injuries despite taking every precaution.
Motorcycle Accidents are Different
Motorcycle accidents are different than automobile or trucking accidents because motorcyclists are afforded little or no protection by their vehicle. There are no seat belts, air bags, or traction controls on motorcycles. Therefore, 80 percent of motorcycle accidents result in injury or death to the motorcyclist. The injuries can be quite severe and often include:
- Head and neck – Neck and brain injury are common when helmets are not worn.
- Back and spine – Soft tissue or disc damage is common.
- Internal organs – Punctured lungs from broken ribs and torn spleens occur often.
- Upper and lower limbs – Strains, sprains, fractures and rotator cuff tears are common.
- Severe abrasions, burns or road rash – These injuries are very common when protective gear is not worn.
Because motorcyclists are thrown from their motorcycles in accidents, they usually strike other objects or the ground with significant force. The result is the possibility of suffering several of the injuries listed above. Multiple injuries require extensive medical care and often involve significantly longer recovery times.
Due to the trauma and severity of motorcycle accidents, emotional injuries are also common. Motorcyclists' emotional injuries can include:
- Depression
- Post-traumatic stress
- Pain and suffering
Fresno Motorcycle Accident Lawyers Can Help
A motorcycle accident lawyer in Fresno can help identify the types of injuries your motorcycle accident caused and work with you to determine the extent of medical expenses you will incur now and in the future to fully recover from your accident. Proving emotional injury can be challenging, but motorcycle accident attorneys in Fresno also work with you to put a value on emotional injuries you have suffered.
Contact Us
Investigating motorcycle accident scenes, proving who is at fault, determining the value of physical and emotional damages, know Fresno motorcycle accident laws, and negotiating settlements can be complex and challenging. You can depend on Fresno motorcycle accident attorneys at Berman & Schweitzer to aggressively pursue your legal interests for you. Contact us today.
