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Road Rash sounds innocuous enough and in some cases it is. A simple spill off a bike or a tumble off a skateboard can produce an insignificant bruising that many people call road rash–this type is easily fixed up with neosporin, a band aid and/or gauze.

The motorcycle is one of the greatest toys an adult can enjoy. No other vehicle hugs the road closer, or gives you a more exhilarating experience while getting from point A to point B, than a powerful, roaring bike. Whether you choose to ride a chopper or a sport bike, a Harley or a Boss Hoss, bikers coast to coast share a similar culture born of an undying passion for their two wheeled machines. Many of us love to ride these iron hogs, but few ever stop to reflect upon the motorcycle’s humble beginnings.

Many Americans are familiar with the term “medical malpractice” but very few comprehend the growing problem that is really is. For instance, over 225, 000 people are killed annually due to medical malpractice with some 7,000 being killed due to medication errors. The fact that very little is being said about this is staggering since there are less people who die from being hit head on by a drunk driver than those harmed due to practitioner incompetence.

Riding doesn't come without its downsides, and unfortunately, the risk of injury is a big one. The infographic below shows the frequency of these injuries, and the likelihood of severity.

A motorcycle accident victim can suffer numerous repercussions from a debilitating car wreck. The main fall outs aside from a heart wrenching fatality are brain injury, severe burns and spinal cord injury. All of these can vary in severity but no matter the type of trauma sustained, serious personal injury can change the life of the injured tremendously.

When we hear the words “motorcycle accident” most of us conjure the image of a single cyclist being hit by a car or truck. While this is the case a great majority of the time, motorcycle accidents can also occur while bikers are riding in packs. More often than not this particular type of accident can result in a multiple motorcycle accident.

When people think about purchasing a motorcycle they do so for a number of reasons. Some feel it will be a better economic value than a car as such a vehicle can cut gas costs down tremendously. Another consideration is maneuverability—Motorcycles have an easier time jettisoning through traffic than cars and trucks.

Bikers and motorcycle enthusiasts all over the nation are all well aware of one thing. When it comes to their love of bikes, they are a wildly misunderstood bunch. Most a painted as brazen law breakers with little regard for the safety of others. Nation statistic would indicate otherwise however, as most motorcycle-to-car accidents are the fault of the passenger car driver and not the biker.