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Burn Injuries and Motorcycle Accidents (Part B)

Road rash isn't akin to a scraped knee or something that can be easily addressed with a bandage. Road rash is a serious motorcycle accident injury and is associated with:

Compression injuries - Usually occur when a motorcyclist's arm or leg is caught between the motorcycle and road. This type of road rash causes bruising or crushing.
Avulsion injuries - Layers of skin are scraped away in a more severe form of road rash. If fat and muscle are exposed, this is known as a full-thickness wound.
Deep cuts and open wounds - Stitches are sometimes needed when there are open wounds. Road rash wounds that are opened are typically the result of a motorcycle accident occurring at high speed. Stitches will close the wounds. This type of injury is at risk of infection.

Motorcycle Burn Injuries - Burns from Spilled Gas

Because of the design of motorcycles, gas can end up spilling during a motorcycle accident. Burns of this nature can result in severe damage and require skin grafting. This can mean a lengthy hospital stay and huge medical bills. In this type of incident, a motorcycle accident victim may need to consult with a Chicago motorcycle accident lawyer about options for pursuing compensation in an accident claim.

Motorcycle Burn Injuries - Burns from Mechanical Fires

Mechanical fires can occur as a result of a motorcycle accident. Burn injuries from heat and fire are classified as 1st, 2^nd or 3^rd degree. The most severe type of burn to receive is a 3^rd degree burn.

Severe burns can affect nerves, bones, muscles and blood vessels. However the most common injury is to the skin.

Recovering From Motorcycle Burn Injuries

Motorcycle burn injuries of any sort can be extremely traumatic for the victim and result in life-altering medical complications. Medical treatment and therapy can be very costly. Recovery also requires a victim to lose time from work, resulting in lost wages.

All of the physical, financial and emotional challenges experienced as a result of motorcycle burn injuries can be devastating. This is where a personal injury lawyer can help.

If you or someone you love has been seriously injured in a Chicago motorcycle accident, contact a Chicago motorcycle accident lawyer who has experience with motorcycle crashes in Illinois and can help you determine liability. A motorcycle accident lawyer may be able to help you to get the compensation you deserve as a result of pain and suffering, lost wages and mounting medical bills.

Contacting a Chicago Motorcycle Accident Lawyer

A motorcycle is usually no match for a larger vehicle. Therefore, most Chicago motorcycle accidents will result in the rider sustaining serious and sometimes fatal injuries. At the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C, a Chicago motorcycle accident lawyer will examine all aspects of your accident, determine liability, and aggressively pursue the full amount of compensation due to you for any injuries or loss you may have suffered as a result of your motorcycle accident. Contact us today for a free case evaluation - 312-263-1080.

As a service to the residents of Chicago, Aurora, Rockford, and Illinois in general, the Law Offices of Barry G. Doyle, P.C. will frequently publish blogs about local traffic accidents. We do this to raise awareness about the common types of motor vehicle accidents that occur in Illinois and can result in serious injuries and/or fatalities.

Common accidents include, but are not limited to:

-- single-car accidents such as SUV rollovers;
-- accidents due to hazardous road conditions; and
-- accidents caused by distracted, aggressive, and/or drunk drivers.

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