Motorcycle accidents are on the rise, up 22% from 2007 to 2008 in Illinois alone. What this means for the typical rider is simple: if you share the road with cars, trucks and other vehicles, you are at increased risk of a life-altering collision. Roughly 5,000 people are killed in motorcycle accidents each year in this country, and nearly two-thirds of those accidents occur when a car or truck violates a motorcycle's right of way. The resulting injuries can range from minor to deadly, but nearly every motorcycle accident has one thing in common: road rash.

Road Rash Defined

What is road rash? The term refers to the major abrasions and burns that occur when a motorcycle rider hits the road at high speed, sliding and grinding over an unforgiving surface for tens or hundreds of feet. It is the inevitable result of traveling in a vehicle with no walls, one that slams riders to the pavement immediately when the accident occurs. Despite ample protective gear and proper habits while riding, road rash is still often an inescapable consequence of wrecking on a bike.

Consequences Of Road Rash

Many people believe the health implications of road rash are minor, but the truth is that injuries such as this can be deceptive. Abrasions and burns can turn very serious indeed without immediate medical care, and even with proper intervention, they may develop secondary infections and complications down the line. In extreme cases, road rash can destroy enough tissue to cause nerve or muscle damage, resulting in amputation above the site of the injury. Suffice it to say, you want to protect yourself and recover what you deserve after an injury such as this.

Road Rash Experts

Here at The Law Offices of Joseph Klest, we can help you get the settlement you are entitled to. With over two decades of experience helping the victims of motorcycle accidents throughout Chicago and Illinois, we offer exceptional legal tools to ensure your case has the best chance of success. If you are looking for substantive advice and aggressive litigation, you will not find a better resource anywhere in the state. Please use our contact form or call us at 888-694-0245 today - we never take a dime unless we win you money.