In the injury information post from yesterday, I promised today would be one for the boys. Motorcycle accidents are one of the leading causes of blunt scrotal injuries. “Testicular dislocation is an uncommon complication, often due to a direct trauma to the fuel tank in motorcycle accident”. Basically, when a motorcycle runs into something, the body keeps traveling when the bike stops. Our balls have almost no Read More
ATGATT! For your skin!
All the gear all the time! Another reason to wear gear. We have all heard of road rash, most of us have had it. But not everyone has heard of “degloving injuries”. I mentioned this briefly in the post yesterday about lower extremity injuries. As a result of sliding on the ground, or getting some part of your body stuck in or under something during a crash, a portion of the skin and subcutaneous tissue can be torn or Read More
Riding in the heat
Asphalt temps can reach 180 degrees in the summer here. That’s slightly less hot than a frying pan on a low setting on a gas stove top. If u crash without gear and lay on the ground for any more than a few seconds, you will get burned. 2nd-degree burns can occur in as little as 30 seconds. You can sustain 3rd-degree burns, or full thickness burns, in less than a minute on a hot asphalt surface at 180 degrees. Imagine Read More
Motorcycle Accident Injuries
As riders, we are uniquely susceptible to certain injuries in accidents that people in cars are not. Lower extremity (thigh, knee, calf, ankle and foot) are some of the most common injuries riders suffer. In America, we receive more injuries on our left lower limbs, because we drive on the right hand side of the road and therefore, cars are more likely to hit us on our left side. In countries that drive on the left Read More
M Endorsement
We typically handle approximately 300 motorcycle accident cases a year, more than any other local firm. We also consult with both local and out-of-state firms on their cases as well, as we have developed the reputation among other lawyers as the go-to firm for motorcycle accident cases. Many riders do not have an “M” endorsement on their license and are concerned about the effect that will have on their case. It’s Read More
We are still open
Legal Ride is staying open during the stay at home directive, in order to continue serving our clients and the community. We have gotten a lot of calls about rumors and speculation about what is happening with the Courts. I’ll break it down by Personal Injury, Criminal and Tickets: Personal Injury claims are moving through the system, although things are moving a little slower due to most insurance companies Read More
