When do most motorcycle crashes happen?

According to crash statistics collected by the NHTSA (National Highway Traffic Safety Administration), the majority of fatal motorcycle accidents occur on weekend nights between the hours of 3 PM and Midnight.

Are most motorcycle accidents fatal?

The NHTSA reports that 13 cars out of every 100,000 are involved in a fatal accident, but motorcycles have a fatality rate of 72 per 100,000. Motorcyclists are also at a greater risk of a fatal accident per mile traveled.

What are the psychological effects of a motorcycle accident?

However, what makes this type of injury especially challenging is the permanent scarring, particularly when it’s on areas of the body not hidden by clothing. Sometimes the psychological effects of a serious injury after a motorcycle accident are even greater. People can suffer socially and mentally.

What are the symptoms of injuries after a car accident?

After a car accident, some people quickly realize they are injured. Fractures, lacerations, and other injuries typically present with clear symptoms, such as pain. Others, don’t show or feel any immediate signs of injury.

How long will a motorcycle accident affect my career?

For some people it’s a matter of missing several weeks or months of work. But for others it could be longer, even permanently preventing them from ever returning. As if the financial consequences after a motorcycle accident aren’t enough, there are many times physical ones as well. This depends on the type of injury.

Is it normal to have a headache after a car accident?

Unfortunately, it’s all too easy to miss or dismiss a headache or dizziness after a car accident. You may assume it’s just a headache or may blame it on stress. Ignoring dizziness, vision problems or other symptoms of a head injury can be fatal, however.