Motorcycle Accident Study
Two physicians recently teamed up to conduct a study on motorcycle accidents. The study, led by a general trauma surgeon and a neurosurgeon, uncovered the harsh reality of severe injury, brain trauma and death resulting from motorcycle accidents.
The study specifically evaluated traumatic head injuries from motorcycle accidents treated at McLeod Health, which serves northeastern South Carolina, between 2003 and 2007. However, findings are generally comparable to other similarly populated regions throughout the US.
Studies revealed that motorcyclists are 16 to 20 times more likely to be involved in a fatal wreck, as compared to other motorists. A portion of this statistic is attributed to relatively low helmet use, as only 28 percent of the 167 patients wore helmets. Additionally, not wearing a helmet was found to double the chances of brain bleeding, spinal fracture and skull fracture.
More details about the study can be found by reading this report.
The bottom line is that motorcycle riders experience a higher rate of injury and death than other motorists, yet most of the time the motorcyclist is not at fault for the accident. As a motorcyclist and skilled Missouri personal injury attorney, I am dedicated to representing those injured in motorcycle wrecks.
Call me for a free consultation if you or a loved one is injured in a motorcycle crash in Missouri at 314.322.8515 or toll free at 1.800.500.INJURY (4658). You can also email me at john@pagecagle.com for more information.
