Motorcycle Injuries

Motorcycle INJURIES &STATİSTİCS Per mile traveled in 2006, a motorcyclist was approximately 37 times more likely to die in a crash than someone riding MOTORCYCLE INJURIES & HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF WITHOUT WITH Traumatic brain injury, skull fracture, skin lacerations, damage to eyes Helmet; goggles, glasses and face shield GEAR GEAR Whiplash Dislocation, sprain, fracture, broken bone, chipped elbow, skin lacerations Jacket made of nylon, leather or Kevlar. Should have padding or protection on the elbow & shoulder, as well as be abrasion resistant. Nylon or Kevlar jackets should also include reflective stripes. Arm injuries are more likely to be muscle or tissue damage than broken bones. Body armour or chest protectors might also be worn. Bruising or severe injury to internal organs, skin lacerations Fracture, broken bones, skin lacerations Gloves should keep hands warm and dry. and fasten above the wrist. Back & Spine: Bruising or severe injury to internal organs, skin lacerations, spinal damage due to twisting or bending Back & Spine: Jacket with padding along the spine. Body armour or back protectors might also be worn, although they will not protect against injuries involving twisting of the spine. Fracture, broken bones, crushing Impact protectors for hips. Dislocation, sprain, fracture, skin lacerations Pants made of nylon, leather or Kevlar. Should have padding or protection on the knees, as well as be abrasion resistant. Fracture, broken bones, sprain, torn ligaments. OF INJURIES Boots should cover the ankle and provide abrasion protection, A slight heel allows the rider to rest the foot comfortably on the motorcycle peg. SEVERITY SEVERE MODERATE • Injuries to the legs account for half of all motorcycle injuries. MİNOR • Of lower-extremity motorcycle injuries, bone fractures are more frequent than soft tissue injuries. • Head and chest injuries are the leading cause of death in motorcycle accidents. HOSPITAL CHARGES PER PATIENT FOR LOWER-EXTREMITY Malilelnjuis amE HELAMETS INJURIES* Lower-extremity Single Injuries $21,000 $39,000 combined with other injuries $56,000 "Estimated Median Charges