There are no seat belts on motorcycles, so motorcyclists are often thrown from their bikes when they are involved in accidents. Sadly, many motorcyclists sustain serious facial injuries when they make hit the ground. Here’s a look at some of the most common facial injuries sustained in motorcycle accidents:
Dental Injuries
Motorcyclists can sustain dental injuries even if they are wearing a helmet at the time of the crash. Some of these injuries are minor, such as a chipped or cracked tooth. However, it’s also possible to knock teeth completely out of the mouth or fracture the roots of the teeth in an accident. These are more serious injuries that may require extensive dental or orthodontic work.
Dental injuries are not life-threatening, but they should not be taken lightly. These injuries are typically painful and may interfere with your ability to eat, talk, and breathe comfortably.
Eye Injuries
Eye injuries can occur when debris from the accident makes contact with your eyes. If your eyes are exposed to debris, you may sustain eyelid lacerations or corneal scratches. Eyelid lacerations will not affect the eye itself, but rather the eyelid skin. However, a corneal scratch affects the surface of the eye and often leads to blurry vision, irritation, and swelling. Debris can also damage the iris of the eye, which could affect your vision.
A direct blow to the eyes can also cause eye injuries, including fractures. Fractured bones can pull or push on the tissues surrounding the eyeball and lead to a bulging or sinking eye socket. This is a very serious injury that may require surgery.
Direct blows can damage the optic nerve, too. The optic nerve transfers visual information from the eyes to the brain, so you may experience partial or complete blindness as a result of this injury.
Broken Facial Bones
Most of the bones in the face are small and delicate, so they often break in motorcycle accidents. If you land face-first on the ground, you could break or fracture the bones in your nose, cheekbones, and jaw. These injuries are not only painful, but they can also lead to serious disfigurement.
Have you sustained facial injuries in a motorcycle accident? If so, it’s in your best interest to seek legal representation from attorney Martin Gasparian as soon as possible. Mr. Gasparian has helped countless motorcycle accident victims recover compensation from negligent drivers. Schedule a free consultation regarding your case by calling 559-203-3333 or submitting your information at MaisonLaw.com.
