Obtaining Compensation for Road Rash Injuries from Motorcycle Accidents

Motorcycle accidents in Nevada, unfortunately, appear to be rising. While many of these incidents produce serious injuries, others can be deadly. For Clark County, which is the largest county in the state of Nevada, the issue of deadly motorcycle crashes is a major problem. In 2020, for example, there were 38 motorcycle crash deaths in Clark County alone, while the following year, that number increased to 57 deaths. 

Certainly, the loved ones of individuals that lost their lives in motorcycle crashes because of another party’s negligence have legal recourse in these situations. But, it is not just deadly motorcycle crashes where legal action can be taken. Injury accidents too may also require making a claim for financial compensation when negligence was involved.

If you were in a motorcycle accident in Las Vegas and you were injured, you may benefit from speaking with an attorney experienced in these matters to see if filing a claim for compensation would be appropriate. The Las Vegas motorcycle accident attorney at the Aaron Law Group knows how to provide seasoned legal representation to victims of motorcycle crashes and will do extensive research into a victim’s accident to build the strongest case possible for the most compensation. 

Road Rash and Motorcycle Accidents in Nevada

While motorcycle accidents have an increased potential to inflict life-altering injuries and even death for motorcyclists, they also are notorious for road rash injuries. When a crash happens, and motorcycle occupants are thrown off of their bikes and onto the ground, their bodies can skid across the road and, sometimes, for prolonged distances. The force of impact and the sliding across pavement can rip clothing and then the skin underneath. 

When the skin is lacerated and there are abrasions, this type of injury is called road rash. Road rash can be incredibly painful and may often require emergency treatment, especially when the cuts are deep. It is possible that road rash can cut far into the skin and through the muscle. If not cleaned and treated, road rash can lead to serious infection. An individual with a road rash injury that becomes infected will need to see a doctor, and it is likely that antibiotics will be necessary. Also, depending on how severe a road rash injury is, healing may not restore the skin completely to the way it looked before, and permanent scarring and disfigurement may result.

Motorcycle victims that sustain road rash injuries may need to take time off from work while they heal, and they also may have to seek costly medical treatment to recover. A personal injury claim may be necessary for a victim to secure the losses they sustained after their motorcycle accident.

Speak with a Motorcycle Accident Attorney in Las Vegas

When the careless acts of another party cause your motorcycle accident and you are injured, you may be entitled to financial compensation. Connecting with a lawyer can help you get the compensation you need for your losses. Call the Aaron Law Group today and schedule a free consultation with an attorney at (702) 550-1111.