Road Rash

Motorcycle riders are five times as likely to be injured in a collision and 30 times as likely to be killed in a wreck as those in passenger cars. One of the most common types of injuries that a motorcyclist can suffer is a road rash injury. The effects of road rash can be devastating and it is important to understand your legal rights if this happens to you.

At Hofland & Tomsheck, our experienced Las Vegas road rash lawyers understand just how painful and life-changing a road rash injury can be. We are here to help ensure that injured victims or their family members obtain full and fair compensation from the driver responsible for causing your accident and resulting road rash. Call today to schedule a free case evaluation and get answers to some important questions including:

• What are the risks of road rash?
• Can I make a claim for road rash after an accident?
• How can a Las Vegas road rash attorney help with my case?

When a motorcyclist is involved in a collision, the force and impact of the crash can send him or her off the bike and sliding along the pavement. The surface of the road can strip the skin, causing abrasions, bruises and even damage to the soft tissues of the body including the muscle. Disfigurement and infection are common with road rash injuries, and expensive and painful medical treatments including skin grafting may be necessary.

While drivers and passengers in traditional motor vehicles could occasionally experience road rash if they are thrown from their vehicles in an accident, this condition is far more common among motorcycle riders after a crash.

Motorcycle riders can reduce the risk of suffering a road rash injury by wearing strong and durable long-sleeve garments and long pants. Unfortunately, this is often insufficient to protect the body from experiencing road rash, especially in high-speed crashes.

If you or a loved one experienced road rash, you can make a claim for damages provided that another driver or other third party was responsible for what happened. For example, a driver who operates a vehicle in a careless manner is responsible for resulting road rash if he or she causes a motorcycle accident. In some cases, the motorcycle itself may malfunction and a road rash claim could be made against the bike manufacturer if the defect was the cause of the collision.

It can sometimes be difficult to determine whether you have a claim and how to pursue your case to recover compensation. An experienced Las Vegas motorcycle accident lawyer can review the circumstances leading to your accident to determine if you have a claim for road rash.

At Hofland & Tomsheck, our experienced Las Vegas road rash lawyers have been helping injured clients for almost two decades. Our attorneys will assist you not just in determining who to bring a claim against, but also in gathering evidence, negotiating a settlement or proving your case to a jury.

Contact us today if you or a loved one is suffering from road rash so we can get your case started.