Motorcycle
Motorcycle Accidents — Common Injuries and Legal Steps
Sun May 17 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) · 4 min read
Common injuries
- Road rash and scarring
- Fractures and foot/ankle injuries
- Traumatic brain injury (even with helmets)
- Spinal injuries
Bias at the scene
Police and insurers may assume the rider was at fault. Witnesses, helmet cam video, and skid marks matter.
Legal steps
- Get medical care and keep all records
- Preserve gear and bike damage photos
- Avoid recorded statements to the other insurer
- Review UM/UIM on your motorcycle policy
Helmet and lane-splitting laws
Rules vary by state and can affect comparative fault arguments.
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