When a motorcycle accident occurs, the rider often suffers serious injuries due to his or her vulnerability to the elements. As a result, the health and well-being of a motorcycle rider can be impacted for life.

Unfortunately, there are many serious injuries motorcyclists involved in collisions can suffer from, such as a pelvic fracture, herniated disc, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, amputation, paralysis, and more. The reality is that any one of these injuries can impact a motorcycle rider for life.

If you have suffered a severe injury, you are probably wondering what the long-term effects are going to be. While the specific challenges will depend on the injuries you sustained, they will likely fall into these three categories:   

  1. Physical. As a result of your motorcycle crash, your body may no longer function as it once did. Even if you are able to have surgery to repair the injured area of your body, you might still be left with a permanent disability, chronic pain, or a myriad of challenges associated with a traumatic brain injury.
  2. Emotional. Many people who suffer permanent physical disabilities as a result of a motorcycle accident often deal with anger, aggression, depression, and mood swings. While it is normal to be affected emotionally and behaviorally following a severe injury, it is important to seek professional help during this time. Victims of traumatic brain injury could also suffer from behavioral and cognitive issues for the rest of their lives.
  3. Financial. Hospital stays, surgeries and rehabilitation costs can add up quickly. At the same time you are incurring these expenses, you are probably not able to work and make money. As a result, without some kind of compensation, you could face a lifetime of financial struggle.

When you are impacted physically, emotionally, and financially as a result of your motorcycle accident, it is critical that you speak with an injury attorney and find out about your rights to a full recovery so that you can begin to overcome these challenges and fight to get your old life back as much as possible.