Brain Motorcycle Injuries

Every motorcycle rider enjoys the freedom of the open road, the breeze blowing through their hair. Such freedom may be too dangerous with too many negative and serious consequences. Wear protective safety equipment, including a DOT approved motorcycle helmet can help to save lives if a serious accident may occur.

Serious brain injuries, also known as traumatic brain injuries, occur from external forces that either puncture or striking of moving objects (a person in a motorcycle accident) with static objects (pavement, poles, rocks, etc.). Accidents involving brain trauma often lead to concussions, comatose, and serious secondary injuries caused from an increase in intracranial pressure. With serious side effects, including fatality, traumatic brain injuries are expensive and severe side effects of deadly motorcycle accidents.The severity of TBI’s may be divided or categorized by mild, moderate, or severe cases depending on the focal impact, whether a rider was wearing the appropriate safety equipment, and external forces of other vehicles, dangerous roads, hazardous weather etc. Seeking immediate medical attention after a serious motorcycle accident is top priority, even if onset symptoms of brain trauma do not initially appear.

When the intracranial pressure increases beyond the normal balance, the consequences may be dangerous, permanent, and deadly. Restricting the blood flow of because of the bruising and swelling may cause issues within the rest of the body. Individuals recovering from traumatic brain injuries may require a readjustment into normalcy and routine involving physical therapy and speech therapy.