Since motorcycles are difficult for other drivers to spot, motorcycle riders are at a higher risk of getting into an accident. Motorcycles also lack the same safety protection as other cars or trucks, which is why injuries from these accidents tend to be more severe and life threatening.

Each year, over 3,000 people are killed in motorcycle accidents and another 50,000 are injured. These accidents are often caused by other drivers, who may hit or sideswipe motorcycles as they change lanes, merge onto highways, or turn into an intersection.

The consequences of these accidents are usually serious. New York motorcycle crashes can lead to:

  • broken bones
  • severe road rash
  • whiplash
  • disfigurement
  • back or neck injuries
  • spinal cord injuries
  • traumatic brain injuries (TBI)

Brain injuries from motorcycle accidents (link to article) are caused by a hard and direct impact to the rider's head. Brain injuries are irreversible, and can result in:
  • permanent physical disability
  • loss of memory or speech
  • loss of thinking and emotional capabilities
  • comatose states
  • and death

Suffering a brain injury can significantly change the life of the injured person and his or her family. It may alter relationships with loved ones, necessitate continual medical or rehabilitative care, prevent the injured party from working or performing everyday activities, and lead to physical or emotional suffering of all parties involved.

Motorcycle riders who experience a brain injury from a New York motorcycle crash with a negligent driver, may be eligible for compensation for their injuries and ongoing care. The costs of a brain injury -- emotionally and financially -- are significant, and there's no reason you have to go it alone.

If you, or someone you know, has suffered a brain injury in a motorcycle accident, call an experienced Manhattan accident attorney today. We can help determine who was at fault in your case, and discuss your legal options with you.