While the types of injuries from motorcycle accidents in Pinellas Park vary, some are more common than others, and you should take precautions to avoid them. Motorcycle accidents are not inevitable, but they occur often enough that you should understand what you could face if a driver is careless and injures you.
Because you have less protection on a bike than a motorist has in a car, your injuries could be more severe and possibly fatal. Serious injuries can require years or a lifetime of medical and rehabilitative care, creating a financial burden. If someone else harmed you, the attorneys at Herman & Wells could help you get the compensation you need to pay for your health care expenses.
United States Code 42 § 3796b(1) defines catastrophic injuries as those that keep you from maintaining gainful employment. This is an expansion of the American Medical Association’s definition that any severe trauma to the brain or spinal cord is catastrophic.
Traumatic brain injuries can occur when a person receives an impact to the head. This is especially true for riders who are not wearing helmets and are hit by cars, often sending them out of control to sustain a second head injury when they hit the pavement. Adult motorcyclists aged 21 and older are not required to wear helmets in Pinellas Park, although the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration strongly recommends helmets to reduce head trauma in a crash.
Spinal cord damage occurs when there is trauma to the back or neck that prevents the nerves from transmitting information from the brain to the limbs below the site of the injury. This can result in partial or complete paralysis below the injury site. Our empathetic team at Herman & Wells treats our clients with dignity, and we can be your advocate to help you get the compensation you need to live a productive life.
Catastrophic injury is one type of trauma, but you may experience other kinds of harm in a Pinellas County motorcycle crash. These injuries can also be life-altering, requiring ongoing medical care and stopping you from enjoying the pleasure that your motorcycle provides. These injuries include:
The experienced attorneys at Herman & Wells understand that your case is about more than just compensation for your losses. We know the importance of keeping you informed of our progress and treating you with the respect you deserve. Call now to schedule your free case evaluation and learn how we could help you.
When representing you and seeking compensation for your losses in a motorcycle accident, we could consider all aspects of your current and future needs. If you have been injured because of another person, you may be entitled to compensation for more than your current medical bills and lost wages.
Future medical care and rehabilitation related to your injuries and lost future earning potential could be part of your claim. We could also consider retrofitting your home and vehicle if you are paralyzed and need in-home help. No matter what types of injuries you suffered after a motorcycle accident in Pinellas County, contact the attorneys at Herman & Wells today to pursue your injury case.
