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Road Rash Bicycle Accident Claims

Many cyclists are thrown from their bikes and suffer road rash. Particularly in the spring and summer in Illinois when everyone is ready to get on their bikes and throw off their coats.

While they may not have any life threatening or severe injuries, road rash can cause problems such as pain and limited mobility. This can then limit their ability to work resulting inlost wages.

If you’ve been in a Chicago cycling accident and suffered road rash, you may be entitled to damages. Call Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers at: 888-424-5757

Road rash can range from minor abrasions to deep wounds. Infection is a risk when road rash occurs, which is why it’s important to seek medical attention immediately following the accident. In severe cases, surgery may be needed to repair the skin damage. Many people suffer long-term effects from the road rash such as scarring and disfigurement.



Types of Road Rash for Cyclists

Many people are surprised to know road rash can be a reason to seek a personal injury claim. Road rash is extremely painful, and in some cases, blood loss and permanent nerve damage occurs. Road rash is a lot like a burn injury because it affects multiple layers of skin. Medical treatment is often required to heal the rash and limit lifelong consequences.

The seriousness of the injury depends on the deepness of the wound. There are three degrees of road rash:

  • First Degree: This is the mildest form of road rash, and it’s a lot like a sunburn. Usually, people do not need to seek medical attention and the scrapes heal after a few days.
  • Second Degree:This is when the top layer of skin breaks, tears, or scrapes off. This type of road rash does require medical evaluation, but it’s not considered an emergency. Making an appointment with your primary care physician to check for infection and receive medication to heal the wounds is usually enough.
  • Third Degree:People with a third-degree rash will often be in a lot of pain. They can see fat tissue or bone protruding from the skin. Emergency care is needed because scarring, infection, and nerve damage is possible. This severe form of road rash may require surgery or skin grafts. Many people end up with scars, and a few end up with deformities.

Preparing a Road Rash Case with a Chicago Personal Injury Attorney

Many people who have suffered second or third-degree road rash will call Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers at 888-424-5757 for a consultation. They have been to the doctor, and have incurred expenses from their medical treatment. Those with a third-degree road rash will often need to take a few days off work, which has resulted in lost wages.

These damages may be recovered if the driver who caused the accident was negligent. The first step in gathering evidence is to prove negligence. This isn’t always easy, which is why you need an experienced Illinois cyclist attorney like Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers on your side.

Once the evidence is gathered, you and your attorney will gather all of the expenses that have come out of the accident. This includes medical bills, medication expenses, mental health counseling fees, and lost wages. In some cases, pain and suffering damages may be sought, but keep in mind that it isn’t easy to prove this to the court.

Throughout the legal process, your Chicago bicycle accident attorney will be by your side providing updates on the status of your claim, giving you information on what to do, and support you through all of the twists and turns of the legal system.

Call Rosenfeld Injury Lawyers today at 888-424-5757for a free consultation. We will be happy to sit down with you to discuss the accident you’ve been in that has caused you painful road rash.