As reported in a recent item through KCBD, a Lubbock man is celebrating his miraculous recovery from the injuries he suffered in a motorcycle accident nearly a year ago, on July 10th, 2010. The 23-year-old former star high-school athlete was riding his motorcycle when he lost control on a wet roadway and crashed only a few blocks away from his home in North Lubbock, Texas.
After the Texas motorcycle crash, the young man was left in a coma and doctors reported that a large part of his brain was dead. He underwent multiple surgeries, and healthcare staff attributed his survival to his peak physical condition as an athlete and the presence of strong family support at his bedside throughout the ordeal.
Miraculous recoveries are rare. This young Texas motorcyclist now seems to have recovered to some degree from his serious brain injuries, although he will certainly require therapy and rehabilitation well into the future. His miraculous recovery is especially noteworthy because the young man was not wearing a helmet at the time of the accident. According to statistics from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) with regard to all Texas motorcyclists killed or injured statewide during 2009, 62% of motorcycle riders had refused to wear helmets.
In parallel, the NHTSA statistics also indicate that a sobering two-thirds of all Texas motorcycle accidents result in serious injuries, particularly head, neck and spinal cord injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBI). In contrast to the rare rosy outcome enjoyed by the young man highlighted here, anecdotal reports suggest that few brain injuries are easily resolved, and most require many years of therapy and rehabilitation in order to have hope for a better future.
A Texas motorcycle attorney to advocate for your rights
Texas motorcycle lawyers have long advocated for better traffic safety enforcement, particularly regarding drunk or distracted drivers who present a special threat to motorcyclists. Yet, Texas motorcycle crashes continue to happen. If you or someone you know has been involved in a motorcycle accident anywhere in the State of Texas, you should contact an experienced Texas motorcycle accident attorney immediately. A Texas motorcycle lawyer can protect your rights and fight to win the maximum amount of monetary compensation to meet an injured rider’s need for long-term care.
