Motorcycle Accident Causes & Injuries
Common Motorcycle Accidents
Motorcycle riders know all too well that cars often drive recklessly or negligently around them. Though motorcycles may be smaller, they still have equal rights on the road and should be given the proper following distance and attention that other vehicles receive. Unfortunately, many drivers do not give full attention to the road, resulting in irresponsible driving that can often lead to accidents.
The most common types of motorcycle accidents include the following:
- Blind spot collision
- Left-turn accidents
- Motorcycle defect accidents
- Rear-end collision
- DUI accidents
Most motorcycle crashes involve other vehicles and, as statistics prove:
- 78% of motorcycle accidents are head-on collisions
- 42% of motorcycle accidents with other cars occur when the car is turning left
- 5% of motorcycle accidents are rear-end crashes
Obstructions on the roads or poorly designed highways are also common reasons for motorcycle accidents. These typically result in the following common motorcycle accident injuries:
- Road rash
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Broken bones
- Amputation injuries
- Internal injuries
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