Brain Injuries And Virginia Motorcycle Accidents

Virginia (VA) Traumatic Brain Injury Lawyers
Offices in VA Beach, Hampton & Elizabeth, NC  

As many well know, Virginia motorcycle riders are far more likely to suffer traumatic brain injuries (TBI) than any other type of vehicle driver. Motorcycles do not offer their riders a cage of protection, like cars and trucks, and likewise motorcycle do not strap in their riders to keep them from ejecting from their vehicle. Finally, since motorcycles operate on only two wheels, the vehicles are more prone to losing balance, flipping, and skidding out of control.

For all of the above reasons, motorcycle helmets are required by law in the state of Virginia. Still, while safety experts have determined that motorcycle safety helmets save the lives of hundreds of bikers each year, they still do not prevent all motorcycle head injuries. Though a safety helmet will minimize damage and often prevent a fatality, a large number of motorcycle accident victims in Virginia suffer a traumatic brain injury or head injury during their crash.

The range of seriousness of traumatic brain injuries is quite large. One motorcycle crash victim may never lose consciousness during the wreck, but notice over the next few weeks that he has trouble concentrating, suffers from headaches, or suffers from short-term memory issues. Another motorcycle rider may suffer a serious brain injury, one that leaves him in a coma and requires months of rehabilitation. These more serious head injuries can involve paralysis, personality changes, behavioral problems, speech problems, cognition problems, and other issues. It is impossible to say on a case by case basis how fully each patient will recover from their head injuries.

About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a VA injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling cases brought by victims of traumatic brain injury and closed head injuries. In fact, in 2000, our firm helped a plaintiff receive what was then the largest verdict ever in a Virginia brain injury case. We also have a blog in which we discuss only topics related to brain injuries and head wounds. 

Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and listed among the Best Lawyers in America since 2008.Shapiro and Lewis have been named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2008. Fewer than 5 percent of lawyers receive this professional honor. In addition, our firm was the first in Virginia to join Primerus, a select group of highly ethical and respected law firms. Our VA injury law firm has the highest rating of AV from Martindale-Hubbell, a national lawyer ranking organization, which means we have a reputation for preeminent legal skill.

We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Hampton, Suffolk and Newport News if you or a family member has been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness. While not every case meets our criteria, we offer free initial confidential consultations. Call us toll-free at (800) 752-0042. If you cannot get through due to high call volume, please leave a voicemail so we can get back to you.

Virginia Beach, VA Personal Injury Attorneys
Virginia (VA) Personal Injury Lawyers
Specializing in Virginia Wrongful Death & Injury Law