While motorcyclists love the feeling of freedom that comes while riding on the open road, motorcycles themselves do little to protect riders when motorcycle accidents occur. Injuries sustained in these types of accidents can be severe and life-threatening, with the potential to result in permanent disabilities that can impair your ability to provide for yourself and your loved ones. If you’ve been injured in a motorcycle accident, a skilled Miami motorcycle accident lawyer at LMK Legal can help you navigate the legal process and fight for the compensation you deserve.
According to the latest statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), as many as 80,000 motorcycle riders and their passengers suffer serious injuries due to crashes and collisions each year, while another 5,000 riders die as the result of their injuries. While research from the NHTSA indicates that driver error and inexperience, as well as road and weather conditions, can be contributing factors in these accidents, encounters with motorists, car accidents, and truck accidents are often to blame.
Types of motorcycle accidents that can result in serious injuries include the following:
Common types of injuries that can occur in these types of accidents include head, back, and neck trauma, broken bones and torn muscles, severe lacerations and burns, and internal injuries.
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