Road rash is a painful, dangerous injury that is common in motorcycle accidents. If you’ve been involved in an accident that caused road rash, you may be able to seek financial compensation and hold the at-fault party responsible for the harm they’ve caused.
Around 50 motorcyclists die each year in Connecticut car accidents, and the likelihood of severe or catastrophic injuries is greater for bikers than motorists and passengers in other types of vehicles. At D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, we understand how consuming your physical and emotional recovery can be after an accident, which is why we are dedicated to handling every aspect of your injury claim and lawsuit so you can focus on your health.
Road rash is an abrasion in which layers of skin are damaged or scraped off by rough surfaces like gravel or pavement. When motorcyclists slide across the road in an accident, it is easy for their skin to come into contact with the road surface and be damaged. Some instances of road rash are minor and do not cause long-lasting effects, but this injury can be severe and require extensive medical treatments and surgery.
However severe a road rash injury is, the pain associated with this type of damage to the skin and tissue is often significant.
Road rash can be classified into three categories, similar to the way burn injuries are categorized: first, second, and third-degree road rash:
Any degree of road rash carries the risk of infection and complications, so seeking medical attention after an accident is crucial for your recovery.
Another important and time-sensitive consideration after a road rash accident is initiating legal action for a personal injury claim. Connecticut’s statute of limitations is usually two years, which means you have only two years after your injury to file a lawsuit.
While common, motorcycle accidents are not the only way to cause road rash injuries. Pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and vehicle passengers can also experience serious abrasion injuries. The road rash attorneys at D’Amico & Pettinicchi, LLC, have over a century of combined experience helping injured accident victims in Connecticut. To help our clients recover the financial compensation they deserve, we can:
Our goal is to make your recovery period as seamless as possible and maximize your chances for a favorable outcome. Contact us today to schedule a free consultation.
