Motorcycle Accident Burns? What Victims Need to Know About Filing a Claim
The smell of burning rubber and metal fills the air as you slide across the asphalt. Your protective gear tears away, leaving your skin exposed to the scorching pavement. Road rash isn’t just a scrape—it’s a serious burn injury that can leave permanent scars and require extensive medical treatment. If another driver’s negligence caused your motorcycle accident, you shouldn’t have to bear the financial burden of these devastating injuries alone.
How do Motorcycle Burn Injuries Happen?
There are several ways you could sustain burns during a motorcycle accident.
- Road rash occurs when skin scrapes against asphalt, creating friction burns.
- Hot engine parts, exhaust pipes, and fuel can cause thermal burns.
- Motorcycle fires can result in life-threatening burns covering large portions of the body.
Unlike other injuries that heal completely, burns often leave permanent damage. Even minor road rash can result in lasting scars. Severe burns may require skin grafts, reconstructive surgery, and years of rehabilitation.
Why Burn Injury Claims Are Complex
What looks like a straightforward injury claim becomes complicated when burns are involved. Here’s why these cases demand skilled legal navigation:
- Severity documentation: Insurance companies often minimize burn injuries, claiming they’re “just scrapes.” Medical documentation must clearly establish the depth, extent, and long-term implications of your burns.
- Future medical costs: Burn treatment doesn’t end when you leave the hospital. You may need ongoing wound care, scar revision surgeries, physical therapy, and psychological counseling for years to come.
- Lost income calculations: Severe burns can prevent you from returning to work, especially if your job requires physical labor or public interaction. Calculating lost earning capacity requires careful analysis of your career.
Your Rights as a Burn Injury Victim
When another driver’s negligence causes your motorcycle accident, you have the right to compensation for all burn-related damages. This includes:
- Immediate medical expenses
- Ongoing treatment costs
- Lost wages and reduced earning capacity
- Pain and suffering
- Permanent scarring or disfigurement
Insurance companies know that burn injuries are expensive and often try to settle quickly for far less than your case is worth. They may claim your injuries aren’t as severe as they appear or argue that you weren’t wearing proper protective gear.
Don’t Accept Less Than You Deserve
Motorcycle burn injuries change lives forever. The physical pain, emotional trauma, and financial burden can be overwhelming. You need a motorcycle accident attorney who understands the true cost of these injuries and will fight to make sure you receive full compensation for your suffering.
The Law Offices of Tim Misny can help you with your motorcycle burn injury claim. When you’re the victim of a severe motorcycle accident, I’ll Make Them Pay!® Call my office at (877) 944-4373 so I can evaluate your case right away.