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Yes, You Can Get a Traumatic Brain Injury from a Bike Accident

There are so many reasons that it is a great idea to get on a bike. Whether you want to get your heart pumping, you want to reduce your carbon footprint, or you want an affordable way to get around, riding a bike is a great option. However, there are some potentially serious consequences – most notably bike accidents.

Many people assume that bike accidents are rare and that they are not generally serious. Unfortunately, neither is true. More than 100,000 injuries are reported in the U.S. every year from bike accidents and 6,000 of those are fatal bike accidents. Read on to learn about the potential for traumatic brain injuries caused by bike accidents and then reach out to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 if you feel you may have a personal injury case.

What is a traumatic brain injury?

Traumatic brain injuries are potential results from bike accidents. In fact, they are one of the most common injuries when a bike rider collides with another bike, a vehicle, or a motorcycle. The Center for Disease Control and Preventing says that about one million people suffer from a traumatic brain injury every year. The symptoms can be mild – form just a headache or minor mood changes – or can be permanent and life-changing.

The severity of the injury is primarily based on two factors: How serious the accident was and how quickly it was treated. If it is diagnosed early and treated properly then the brain can avoid further injury or disability. However, if treatment is put off, then the brain’s injuries can get worse and worse over time. If you have any of the following symptoms of a brain injury then you should seek immediate medical attention:

  • Confusion
  • Nausea
  • Vision issues
  • Inability to concentrate
  • Dizziness
  • Fainting

Safety gear can make a huge difference

Can wearing a helmet and other safety gear prevent all traumatic brain injuries or serious accidents when riding a bike? No, but they can make a big difference. If a person is wearing a helmet they are much less likely to have a serious brain injury. Consider this statistic: More than 60% of fatal bike accidents involve a rider who was not wearing a helmet. Not only is this wise but it is required by law in many areas as well.

Have you been injured in a bike accident? We can help

If you have suffered an injury in a bike accident, or you have lost a loved one in a bike accident, then you may have grounds for a lawsuit. We suggestion that your next call should be to Law Offices of Fernando D. Vargas at 909-982-0707 for a free consultation. We can go over you case, consider the facts, and let you know what your main legal options are. This consultation is free and if we take on your case we will do so on a contingency basis. What does this mean for you? It means that you will only owe us money if we win your case for you.