Accidents between two passenger cars are considered minor collisions. However, no accident is a minor one for motorcyclists. Cyclists are more susceptible to serious injuries for four main reasons:

Motorcycles do not have a strong steel frame around them, so the motorcyclist is exposed to direct impact.
Motorcycles are not as sturdy as other vehicles, and they only have two wheels instead of four. There is a high risk of falling and you can be thrown from your bike in an accident. Motorcycles are much smaller and weigh a fraction of the weight of large cars. Therefore, even a small impact can cause serious damage or injury.
Other drivers don't pay as much attention to motorcycles as they do to larger vehicles. As a result, they may refuse to yield to the motorcyclist, follow too closely, or take other actions that are dangerous to the motorcyclist.
Roads used by bicycles are also at risk. New York City is full of potholes, debris, and other dangerous conditions. In cars, these defects may be barely noticeable. However, on a motorcycle, these situations can cause the rider to lose balance and control of the motorcycle.

Common injuries from motorcycle accidents
Like any other accident, motorcycle accidents can result in broken bones, permanent scars, and burns. However, motorcyclists' risk further injury in the event of a collision.


In the best of circumstances, a motorcycle accident will only result in minor fractures and cuts and bruises that do not require hospitalization. Sadly, however, recovery often involves much more than that.
Due to the serious nature of the injuries motorcyclists sustain, they often require long-term care. In-home care is sometimes necessary for several months after a crash, with accident victims needing around-the-clock support. Physical therapy is usually recommended along with other forms of treatment, and a victim’s life may be drastically changed.

Tragically, some victims never make a full recovery from their injuries. When accident victims are left paralyzed or sustain a traumatic brain injury, they may never become the same person they were prior to the crash. Those are just two of the most serious injuries a person may incur during a motorcycle accident.