Bone Fracture Injuries in a Motorcycle Accident

Motorcyclists are at high risk of sustaining bone fracture injuries in accidents due to their exposed nature. Without a metal shell protecting them, the force of impact from a collision can fracture or break one or multiple bones in the motorcyclist’s body. 

Knowing how to get fair and full financial compensation for bone fractures in a motorcycle accident claim is important if you are diagnosed with this type of injury after a crash in Los Angeles.

Common Types of Bone Fractures From Motorcycle Accidents

Virtually any bone in a motorcyclist’s body is vulnerable to fractures in a motor vehicle accident. Common broken bones include:

• Skull (often causing traumatic brain injuries)
• Face and jaw
• Vertebra in the spinal cord
• Pelvis and hips
• Sternum or ribs, sometimes leading to lung injuries
• Clavicle (collarbone)
• Arms, hands and wrists 
• Lower extremities (legs, shins and feet)

There are simple (closed) bone fractures and compound (open) fractures. Both can be serious, but compound fractures carry an additional risk of infection.

What Is the Average Settlement for Bone Fractures in a Motorcycle Accident Case in California?

In California, the driver or party at fault for causing a motorcycle accident that results in bone fractures is responsible for paying for the victims’ injuries and medical bills, as well as losses such as lost wages and pain and suffering.

While there is no such thing as an “average” settlement since case values can vary significantly, injured motorcyclists can maximize the compensation obtained by hiring qualified personal injury attorneys to represent them during the claims process. 

Insurance companies have biases against motorcyclists and believe them to be careless or reckless, even when this isn’t true. This can make it difficult to achieve a fair financial recovery for broken bone injuries as a motorcyclist. An injury attorney can support your claim with strong evidence and negotiate with insurance claims adjusters for you to achieve fair results.

How to File a Bone Fracture Motorcycle Accident Claim in Los Angeles

If you get into a motorcycle crash in Los Angeles and break one or more bones, call your own car insurance provider to notify them. Then, reach out to the insurance carrier of the at-fault driver to file a claim. An insurance claims adjuster will be assigned to handle your case.

Before you give a recorded statement to the insurance adjuster or accept a settlement offer, contact a Los Angeles motorcycle accident attorney. An attorney can give you legal advice and guidance about how to proceed with your claim in a way that will protect your rights and best interests as much as possible.To discuss your specific motorcycle accident case with a knowledgeable broken bone injury lawyer at no cost, contact Rose, Klein & Marias LLP today.

Treatment, Recovery and Prognosis for Broken Bone Injuries

When a motorcyclist receives medical care for one or more broken bones after an accident, x-rays will be used to determine the location, type and severity of the fractures. Common treatments include resetting the bone, immobilizing it using a cast or splint, surgical intervention for serious fractures, and long-term physical therapy and rehabilitation. 

Whether or not a victim will regain full use and mobility of the affected area will depend on the circumstances. Due to direct impact between a motorcyclist’s body and another vehicle or the roadway, bone fractures are often severe. 

Multiple broken bones, compound fractures, displaced fractures or comminuted fractures (shattered bone) may all occur. Complex bone breaks can have longer recovery times and may cause long-term or permanent health complications.