Robbinsville NJ Motorcycle Accident Head Injury Attorneys
Personal Injury Lawyers with Offices in Mercer County, New Jersey
Motorcycle accident victims are at great risk of physical injuries – especially head injuries – because motorcyclists are less protected than car occupants during collisions. A motorcycle accident victim can suffer a severe blow to the head, which often causes a traumatic brain injury. A motorcycle rider can also experience severe head trauma when they are thrown from their motorcycle and make hard contact with the pavement. Even the sturdiest motorcycle helmet might not protect you in the event of a serious motorcycle accident.
Cohen & Riechelson is a legal team that is dedicated to protecting the rights of injured motorcyclists in New Jersey. Our attorneys have been representing clients in West Windsor, Robbinsville, and everywhere else in Mercer County, NJ since 1972. We are not afraid to take the tough cases and do whatever it takes to secure compensation for our clients. Call CR today at 609-528-2596 to discuss your motorcycle accident case.
Reasons for Head Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents
Some people equate motorcycle riding with freedom and adventure, which may be accurate, but motorcyclists are also at greater risk of injury when an accident occurs. When you drive a car or truck, you are more protected, but when you ride a motorcycle, you have nothing to protect yourself and are at a much higher risk for serious injury. One might have the impression that motorcyclists are usually to blame when there is an accident, but statistically speaking, that is not the case.
Cars and trucks have blind spots where they sometimes cannot see a vehicle to their right or left. Also, car drivers are frequently much more distracted: eating, watching a movie screen, looking at their GPS, texting, or even putting on make-up. A motorcyclist cannot do any of those things while driving. They are entirely focused on the road.
If a motorcyclist has to brake very quickly, one of two things will usually happen. First, they could flip over the bike, land on the top of their head, or slide sideways, striking the side of their head. However, a strong blow to the head is not the only instance in which a head injury can occur. When the head is moved violently, that can cause brain damage.
Types of Motorcycle Accident Head Injuries in Mercer County NJ
An injury to your head can be catastrophic because, in the simplest terms possible, your head houses your brain. One of the most common head injuries stemming from a motorcycle accident is a concussion. However, motorcycle accidents can result in much more serious head injuries that cause permanent brain damage. The following are some of the most common types of head injuries resulting from motorcycle accidents.
Traumatic Brain Injuries
Traumatic Brain Injuries (also known as TBI) can happen in a motorcycle accident and are separated into three categories, mild, moderate, and severe. Moderate and severe TBIs can cause swelling of the brain and require the need for surgical intervention. In the case of a severe brain injury, one can be in a coma for weeks or months. Damage to the brain in these cases could be permanent or necessitate long-term care and therapy.
A moderate TBI can cause a temporary loss of consciousness for minutes up to a few hours, and the sufferer may experience confusion, disorientation, and temporary cognitive or physical impairments. An example of a moderate TBI is a contusion, a kind of bruise on the brain.
Concussion
A concussion is one kind of mild TBI and usually does not cause a loss of consciousness or require a long period of convalescence. It occurs when the brain is moved suddenly and experiences a primary impact, causing the brain to move in one direction, and a secondary impact as it is forced into another direction.
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Severe TBIs include subarachnoid hemorrhage when the tissues surrounding the brain that act as its protection bleed. This condition can range from a headache to disability or death depending upon how significant the bleed is and how soon it is diagnosed. When there is bleeding between the outer membrane of the brain and the skull, it is identified when the patient loses consciousness, regains it, and then loses it again.
Subdural Hemorrhage
The last kind of these injuries is a subdural hemorrhage (also known as a subdural hematoma). It often happens as a result of a severe head injury. It occurs when blood vessels burst between the brain and the membrane around the brain. Symptoms like slurred speech, vomiting, headaches, and confusion are often present. In subdural hemorrhages that show no symptoms, they generally resolve on their own. If they are severe enough, they may require surgery. It is the most dangerous of the three kinds of bleeding on the brain because blood vessels burst in the brain and the membrane around it, causing irreparable damage.
Skull Fracture
A skull fracture can cause serious brain damage that is magnified because surrounding arteries and veins may be damaged. Additionally, some spinal cord injuries can limit the brain’s ability to communicate with the rest of the body. This can result in serious health problems, including osteoporosis and quadriplegia.
Long Term Effects of Head Injuries
Long-term effects of head injuries caused by motorcycle crashes include loss of motor skills, hand tremors, memory loss, depression, changes in personality, moodiness, vertigo, and concentration problems.
In addition, few consider the mental trauma that can be experienced by an accident. Those with a loss of brain function or physical impairments are more prone to depression and suicide. It is essential to seek a qualified mental health professional in these cases.
Damages for Motorcycle Accident Head Injuries in Hightstown NJ
Even a minor head injury, such as a concussion, can create long-term health problems. Some concussions can result in brain damage that afflicts the motorcycle accident victim for the rest of their life. This means that head injury victims often require long-term medical treatment and rehabilitation. All of this can be extremely expensive and place a serious burden on your finances.
Head injuries suffered in motorcycle accidents can lead to long-term health problems and negatively affect your speech, vision, and hearing. A serious head injury may cause permanent damage to a person’s physical and mental capacities. For example, you might find yourself struggling to maintain your balance or use your limbs. As a result, many motorcycle accident victims who suffer head injuries have a difficult time returning to a normal life. In the worst cases, head injury victims are never able to fully recover cognitive abilities that were lost or diminished as a result of a motorcycle accident.
Speak with a Princeton NJ Motorcycle Head Trauma Lawyer for Answers
If you were in a motorcycle accident and suffered a head or brain injury, you could be eligible for financial compensation for your injuries. Motorcycle accidents have an impact on you and your family, who will take care of you and help you recover. When facing the challenges of recovering from an injury that you suffered in a motorcycle crash, these severe physical and psychological traumas can have negative impacts for the remainder of your life.
Cohen & Riechelson is prepared to help you file a claim for your motorcycle accident injuries. The lawyers at our firm have the experience needed to protect your rights. With 50 years of helping our clients get the compensation they deserve, we are fully prepared and exceptionally equipped to take on the entirety of the legal process as we fight on your behalf. Keep in mind that we handle personal injury cases on a contingency basis; we only get paid if we win your case.
Don’t let someone else’s recklessness on the road determine your future. Call us now to speak with a member of our litigation team at 609-528-2596, or fill out the online contact form to schedule a free consultation at our offices in Hamilton or Pennington, NJ.
We have helped numerous clients obtain compensation after being injured in Lawrence, Ewing, Burlington, Robbinsville, Princeton, Mercer County, Middlesex County, Burlington County, and throughout New Jersey. Get a free motorcycle accident case review and find out more about your options today.
