A Motorcycle Accident Can Lead to a Broken Collarbone

Motorcycle accidents tend to have more serious injuries than other types of crashes. A motorcyclist is no match for a passenger car, SUV or other type of large vehicle. There are all types of motorcycle injuries associated with accidents, including a broken collarbone. Some broken collarbone cases will heal quickly, while others take a longer time to recover and are very painful. If you have suffered a broken collarbone from a Tennessee motorcycle accident, you need to be aware of your legal rights as an accident victim.

A broken collarbone, also referred to as a broken clavicle, is one of the most frequent bone fractures. Direct impact to the collar bone or shoulder area, such as in a motorcycle crash, can cause the bone to break.

Some of the signs and symptoms of a broken collarbone include the following:

• Immediate pain or swelling
• A snapping sound from the impact
• The shoulder on the affected side slumps downward and forward
• Bulge in the fractured area
• Bruising
• Crunching feeling over the break
• Limited motion in the shoulder area
• Arm numbness, discoloration or pain

If you suspect that you or a loved one has a broken collarbone, you need to seek medical attention. An x-ray is usually done to determine the extent of the bone break. Surgery is rarely required, but occasionally if there are problems with fractures near the shoulder area of the clavicle, an operation may be necessary.

Most motorcycle accidents are caused by the other motorists failing to see the motorcycle or not giving the motorcycle the right of way. If you have been injured in a motorcycle wreck, you need to contact an experienced Nashville motorcycle accident attorney for legal advice. You may be entitled to financial compensation for your injuries. Call Phillip Miller & Associates today at 1-800-337-HURT (4878) or 1-615-356-2000.

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