Motorcycle Related Brain Injuries
Denver Motorcycle Accident & Injury Lawyer Wade Eldridge
The Center for Disease Control estimates that every year over 1.4 million Americans suffer some form of traumatic brain injury (also known as TBI). Unfortunately, motorcycle accidents remain one of the main causes of TBI. In fact, traumatic brain injuries (TBI) and head injuries are the top two causes of death for riders involved in motorcycle accidents.
In Colorado, motorcyclists share the roadways with thousands of other vehicles including automobiles, SUVs, and large commercial trucks. When a motorcycle and one of these larger vehicles collide, the injuries can be devastating. Leather motorcycle riding gear is just not made to withstand the blunt forces of these impacts. A motorcycle itself offers almost no protection during an accident – and in fact can cause even more injury if it lands on a rider or the rider comes in direct contact with extremely hot exhaust pipes.
One protection a rider can take advantage of is a helmet. A helmet is one of the best and most cost effective ways to decrease the number of serious traumatic brain injuries and deaths among motorcycle riders. Motorcyclists who ride without helmets are 40% more likely to experience a fatal head injury. Helmet laws vary from state to state, so in some cases the choice to wear a helmet is a personal one. But riders may want to consider carefully their surroundings and possible obstacles when making that choice. A ride in the Colorado Mountains or through the country side is a far different ride then one done in rush hour traffic on city surface streets.
Traumatic brain injuries are so devastating because they affect nearly every aspect of a rider’s life. Brain swelling and inflammation can create irreparable brain damage. The longer the brain is swollen or inflamed, the more sever the disabilities can become. Brian injuries can hamper a rider’s ability to eat, walk, work, speak, and even remember family members.
If you are a motorcycle rider, or someone you love was injured in a motorcycle accident, reach out to Denver Motorcycle Accident Attorney Wade Eldridge. Wade has focused his practice on getting motorcycle riders and passengers the compensation they need to move on with their lives. Wade will give you a FREE case evaluation and discuss with you the legal options for your case. Call him today at (303) 861-4222 or visit our Contact Us webpage.
