Oklahoma City Blog: Personal Injury

Motorcycle accidents occur in Oklahoma with alarming consistency, and when these accidents do occur, they generally lead to injuries and even fatalities.  There are many reasons for this reality, including the obvious vulnerability of motorcycle drivers and passengers compared to those riding in larger vehicles and the smaller size of motorcycles compared to cars, trucks and SUV's that can weigh more than one ton.  When these incidents occur and injuries result, the need for help from an Oklahoma motorcycle accident lawyer arises.  One of the most common and serious injuries that results from motorcycle accidents is the back injury, and below is a brief overview of this issue.

 

Oklahoma Motorcycle Accident Statistics

When reviewing the prevalence of back injuries as a result of motorcycle accidents in Oklahoma, perspective can be provided by beginning with a look at the overall statistics regarding these accidents in the state.  In all, there are approximately 1,400 motorcycle accidents in Oklahoma every year, and a large percentage of these motorcycle accidents lead to injuries.  Although the state's statistics recorded a promising drop in motorcycle accident injuries beginning in 1993, the annual number of injuries caused by motorcycle accidents in Oklahoma has climbed back above 1,000 per year, and has remained at that level since 2004.  This means that approximately 70 percent of all motorcycle accidents in Oklahoma result in injuries to at least one party involved in the crash.

Prevalence of Back Injuries Resulting from Oklahoma Motorcycle Accidents

Generally speaking, national estimates indicate that approximately 15 percent of motorcycle accidents result in back injuries, although these statistics are difficult to record for several reasons.  One of the reasons is that many back injuries are not recorded, and there are many instances in which a back injury can take days or even weeks to show itself in the form of symptoms.  Regardless of the potential for ambiguity, it's safe to say that hundreds of people suffer back injuries as a result of Oklahoma motorcycle accidents every year.

Aside from this troubling conclusion, the nature of a back injury can also be extremely problematic.  The back remains somewhat of a mystery to the medical science world relative to other parts of the body, and many patients suffer from lifelong symptoms that cannot be cured, but only managed in terms of pain minimization and the promotion of comfort.  Many back injuries result in a limitation on physical activities for the patient for an undetermined amount of time.

Therefore, if you have been involved in a motorcycle accident, you need to seek medical attention, even if you do not feel seriously injured.  You should also contact the Oklahoma motorcycle accident lawyers at Atkins & Markoff today to schedule a free initial consultation.

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