https://sites.bubblelife.com/community/doliveira_associates_new_bedfordNewshttps://sites.bubblelife.com/community/doliveira_associates_new_bedford/library/3554973633/key/350847670/New_Bedford_MA_Woman_Receives_100000_Motorcycle_Accident_SettlementPaul d'Oliveira<p>dOliveira & Associates Attorney Heather Spellman recently acquired a $100,000 settlement from Geico Insurance Company for a New Bedford, MA woman who was injured in a motorcycle accident. Our client was traveling with the right of way when a negligent driver suddenly pulled out from a side street, causing our clients motorcycle to strike their vehicle. From this collision, our client suffered lacerations, abrasions, a dislocated and fractured arm and multiple bruises. We began looking into this womans situation quickly after she contacted our <a href="https://www.good-legal-advice.com/massachusetts/new-bedford/car-accident-lawyer/" target="_blank">New Bedford Auto Accident Attorneys</a>. </p> <p><a href="https://www.good-legal-advice.com/personal-injury-attorney-heather-spellman/" target="_blank">Attorney Heather Spellman</a> stated, Thankfully, our client made a strong recovery, and we successfully secured a settlement for the full bodily injury limits available from the at-fault drivers policy.</p> <p><b>Common Motorcycle Accident Injuries</b></p> <ul> <li>Head injuries: The head is the most vital part of the body as it houses the brain and crucial components of the nervous system. In a motorcycle accident, especially if you are not wearing a helmet, your skull may get cracked or your brain may get irreparably damaged. Even so-called minor head injuries such as concussions can have long-term health effects. Any type of injury to the head should be closely monitored and treated right away.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Neck and back injuries: Injuries to the spinal cord are also common in cases where a motorcycle rider takes a spill or hits his or her back against a hard surface. Injuries may range from strains and sprains to a broken back or even paralysis.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Road rash: This is a type of injury suffered when the rider slides on the pavement after a motorcycle accident. Sometimes, if the victims clothing is thin, the pavement can scrape away through layers of clothes, tearing the skin underneath. Road rash is not a simple cut or scrape, and can lead to permanent damage, skin irritations, infections and even surface nerve damage.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Broken bones: Any part of the body may break as the result of a motorcycle accident. A bone break may take weeks or even months to heal, even after lengthy rehabilitative treatment.</li> </ul> <ul> <li>Arm and leg injuries: Injuries to upper and lower extremities are very likely in a motorcycle accident. For example, broken bones or nerve damage may occur when a motorcyclist tries to use his arm to lessen the impact of falling to the ground. Or a riders leg may be crushed by a motorcycle that lands on his leg. Some of the common arm and leg injuries include broken bones and nerve and muscle damage.</li> </ul> <p><b>Contact a Knowledgeable Massachusetts Motorcycle Accident Lawyer</b></p> <p>If you have been injured in a motorcycle accident that was not your fault, you may be entitled to compensation for your expenses, such as medical bills, lost income, and pain and suffering. Our <a href="https://www.good-legal-advice.com/massachusetts/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/" target="_blank">Massachusetts motorcycle accident attorneys</a> have been representing injured clients for over 35 years. Let our experienced legal staff get you the compensation you deserve. For a free no obligation case evaluation, call us toll free at 1-800-992-6878 or fill out an online contact form.</p> <p> </p>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 10:00:00 Z