Common Injuries in Motorcycle Accidents and What They Mean for Your Case

The injury is personal—but the legal impact is real. Here’s how different crash injuries affect your claim, your recovery, and your compensation.

A Violent Crash. A Long Recovery. A Complicated Legal Fight.

Motorcycle accidents don’t play fair. They don’t just leave bruises—they leave trauma. Broken bones, hospital stays, missed work, and sometimes, lifelong disability. If you’ve been injured in a crash, you’re likely already dealing with the physical and emotional toll. But there’s another side to the story: how your injury shapes your personal injury case. At Fisher and Associates, we fight for Colorado riders who’ve been hit hard and blamed unfairly. And we know that the type and severity of your injury can make or break your case—financially, legally, and emotionally. Here’s what you need to know about the most common motorcycle accident injuries—and how they impact the value of your claim.

Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI): Invisible Damage, Massive Impact

Even with a helmet, a hard hit to the pavement can cause a traumatic brain injury. These injuries may not show up immediately—but the long-term consequences are devastating.

• Memory loss
• Mood swings
• Impaired concentration
• Permanent cognitive changes
  

From a legal perspective, TBIs often lead to high-value claims due to the lasting nature of the injury, need for specialized care, and impact on daily functioning. At Fisher and Associates, we bring in neurologists and life care planners to show just how deeply a brain injury affects your future.

Spinal Cord Injuries: Life-Altering and Legally Complex

Motorcycle accidents are a leading cause of spinal trauma. Whether it’s a herniated disc or complete paralysis, the impact on your life is profound.

• Loss of mobility or sensation
• Chronic pain
• Need for assistive devices or home modifications

These cases often involve millions in potential damages, but insurance companies will fight tooth and nail to reduce payouts. 

That’s why we treat every spinal cord case like it’s going to trial from day one—because sometimes, it has to.

Road Rash: More Than Just “Scrapes”—It’s a Serious Injury

When your skin hits the pavement, it doesn’t just burn—it tears. Road rash can lead to:

• Deep tissue damage
• Permanent scarring
• Infections or skin grafts

Insurers often try to minimize road rash as “minor,” but we’ve seen the emotional and physical pain these injuries cause. Photos, medical records, and expert dermatologists help us show the real cost—so you’re compensated fairly.

Broken Bones and Fractures: Painful, Disruptive, and Easy to Undervalue

Fractures are some of the most common motorcycle accident injuries—especially in the legs, arms, ribs, and pelvis. Depending on severity, they may require:

• Surgery or hardware (plates, pins)
• Long-term rehabilitation
• Time off work and permanent impairment
  

One fracture may not change your life forever. But multiple fractures, or breaks that don’t heal properly, can drastically affect the value of your case. 

We work with orthopedic specialists to prove the true medical and financial toll.

Internal Injuries: The Dangers You Can’t See

Some of the most dangerous injuries after a motorcycle crash are the ones you can’t see right away:

• Internal bleeding
• Collapsed lungs
• Organ damage
  

These injuries can become fatal if not treated quickly—and even when caught early, they often require surgery and intensive care. Our job is to make sure these invisible injuries are visible to the insurance company and if necessary, to the court.

Amputations and Crushed Limbs: When the Road Takes Too Much

Some motorcycle crashes result in truly catastrophic injury. Being pinned under a car or slammed against concrete can lead to:

• Traumatic amputation
• Crushed extremities
• Permanent disability

These are the highest-stakes injury claims. Compensation may include:

• Prosthetics and future replacements
• Psychological therapy
• Loss of earning capacity
• Pain and suffering for life

These are cases where you must have an experienced attorney who knows how to document, calculate, and demand full damages.

The Injury Is Serious—So the Legal Fight Will Be, Too

More severe injuries mean higher medical bills, longer recovery, and more time off work. 

But they also mean the insurance company will work even harder to devalue your claim.

At Fisher and Associates, we:

• Partner with medical specialists
• Use economic experts to project future losses
• Show the full human cost of your injury—so you’re not reduced to a number

You get one shot at compensation. We make it count.

Why Clients Trust Fisher and Associates After Serious Motorcycle Crashes

We Don’t Just Know Injury Law—We Understand the Toll It Takes

Founded by a U.S. veteran, Fisher and Associates brings commitment, diligence and determination to every legal case we take. We know how to fight, how to build a winning strategy, and how to push back against powerful insurance companies.

Here’s what you can expect:

• Direct access to your attorney—not a case manager
• Veteran-led toughness, compassion, and discipline
• Trial-ready preparation, even if your case settles
• No fees unless we win

If your injuries are serious, your lawyer needs to be even more serious.

3-Step Plan to Get the Legal Help You Deserve

1. Call Us for a Free Consultation
   We’ll listen to your story and tell you the truth about your case.
   
2. We Handle the Legal Work
   You focus on recovery. We’ll handle negotiations, paperwork, and litigation if needed.
   
3. We Fight for Maximum Compensation
   You only get one chance to be made whole. We’ll make sure it’s the best one.

Ready to Fight for What You’ve Lost? We’re Ready to Step In.

Don’t face the aftermath of a serious motorcycle crash alone. At Fisher and Associates, we know what’s at stake—and we’re ready to fight for you.