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A few years ago I was shopping in a large chain store when I slipped in some linseed oil that had been spilled on the floor. I ended up seriously injuring my right shoulder and I eventually needed surgery...

- Robert Nutting
My husband and I were in a serious car accident in which the other driver crossed into our lane and hit us head on. My husband broke his back and I hurt my shoulder so bad that I needed surgery. The first lawyer we hired told us our case was only worth a small amount of money...

- Cheryl H
I came from my home in the United Kingdom to work at a children’s summer camp in northern New Hampshire. Not long after I arrived, I was bitten in the face by a large Akita dog.

- Evie Newbold
Several years ago I was rear-ended while driving and suffered a back injury. The back injury got worse and worse and eventually I was unable to continue working as a landscape architect. Needless to say I was very concerned about my future...

- Rick Kelley
As painful as my injuries and rehabilitation were, I truly did not consider them to be part of the nightmare, because they were, after all, accidents. The actual nightmares were delivered through the callous indifference of insurance companies and the sheer insanity of the Workers Compensation system.

- Diana Willoughby

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Automobile Accidents

Automobile/bicycle collision results are in.

Awarded: $875,000

Rear-end auto accident results in back surgery and loss of quality of life.

Awarded: $750,000

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Motorcycle Accident Injuries

Causes
Though motorcycle accidents can be caused by any number of factors, most fall under a few categories. The following list outlines some of the most common causes of motorcycle accidents:

The majority of motorcycle crashes involve another vehicle. Only 25% of motorcycle accidents are single cycle accidents.
Alcohol is involved in around 50% of motorcycle crashes
The most common cause of motorcycle-vehicle accidents is failure to yield to the right of way to a motorcyclist. Most of these accidents occur when a vehicle makes a turn in front of the motorcycle, crossing its path.
Contrary to popular belief, weather, road conditions and equipment failure account for very few accidents.
Failure to detect or see a motorcyclist in traffic is a primary cause of multi-vehicle accidents involving motorcycles.
Operator error and inexperience lead to many motorcycle accidents.

Types
The types of injuries sustained during a motorcycle accident vary but follow some distinct patterns. Injuries are generally more serious than those seen in car accidents as a motorcycle offers little to no protection in a crash. The most common injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident include:

Burns (leaking fuel is very common)
Head trauma or traumatic brain injury (TBI)
Spinal cord damage
Neck injury
Back injury
Injuries to the lower body such as fractures or breaks in the:
-Ankle
-Foot
-Lower leg
-Knee
-Thigh
-Pelvis
Groin injury
Internal injuries and internal bleeding
Facial lacerations and fractures
Injuries to the upper body such as fracture and breaks in the:
-Hand
-Wrist
-Elbow
-Upper arm
-Shoulder
-Collarbone
-Ribs
Eye injury
Cuts, lacerations and bruising

Prevention
We are focusing here on prevention of injury during a motorcycle accident. Most prevention measures follow common sense practices yet many riders believe that short trips don't require protective gear or that they will not be in an accident.

The fact of the matter is that motorcycle accidents cause injury or death 80% of the time while car accidents cause injury or death only 20% of the time. Riders must protect themselves every time they ride. The following is a guide to preventing some injuries due to motorcycle accidents:

Wear a DOT approved helmet
Do not drink and ride
Wear eye protection, gloves, long pants, a jacket and boots
Ensure that all protective gear is made of an abrasion resistant material
Wear white or brightly colored gear

If you or someone you love has been injured in a motorcycle accident please contact your New Hampshire personal injury lawyer at Van Dorn & Curtiss today.