Are you a Motorcycle Accident victim?

Motorcycle accidents can be as dangerous, or even more so, than automobile accidents. The motorcycle rider is more vulnerable to injuries because he or she is more physically exposed to the risks of a crash or collision. It is essential to get proper evaluation and treatment for motorcycle injuries, which can include scrapes, burns, broken bones, head injuries, back and neck injuries, concussions, and spinal misalignments, among others. Even minor motorcycle accidents can inflict pain, numbness, headaches, muscle stiffness, weakness, fatigue, and other problems including arthritis many months down the road.

Motorcycle accidents can inflict the following painful conditions that we can diagnose and treat:
• Brain injury
• Headaches
• Back pain (upper and lower back)
• Neck pain
• Whiplash
• Shoulder pain
• Leg, knee and foot injuries
• Chronic pain

If you have been in a motorcycle accident, you need a doctor that is trained in the bio mechanics of the human body. That means that he or she can perform special orthopedic and neurological tests as well as other functional tests that can assess soft tissue damage, muscle strength, range of motion, and joint and nerve function. In order to provide our patients with the best care possible, we offer some advice in how to prevent motorcycle accidents and minimize the injuries from them. Here are some tips for motorcycle riders.

Motorcycle helmets prevent injuries The single most important piece of protective gear you can wear is a helmet certified to meet DOT standards. In combination with other protective gear, rider education courses, proper licensing, and public awareness, helmet use is one way of reducing risk of injury.
You hope you never have to use your helmet, just like you hope you won't ever need to use the seat belt in your car. But accidents do happen.

Tips on preventing accidents & injuries
Get licensed. One-third of motorcycle drivers killed in crashes are not licensed or are improperly licensed to operate a motorcycle. By obtaining a license, you ensure that you have the skills needed to safely operate a motorcycle.

• Practice your motorcycle skills.
• Never drink alcohol and get on a motorcycle.
• Always make yourself visible to others, stay out of the blind spots of vehicles.
• Always wear a helmet. Research shows that helmets save lives and minimize injuries.
• Wear eye and face protection.
• Follow all rules of the road.
• Never speed. In 1999, 41% of all motorcyclists who died were speeding.
• Watch out for road hazards, like large cracks, holes, and bumps.

If you have experienced a motorcycle related injury call our centers today. Your injury can be evaluated promptly. Dr. Linda H Katz D.C. of Katz Chiropractic, Spinal Decompression and Car Accident Center of Fayetteville, Atlanta can treat motor cycle accident and whiplash injuries at our auto accident and whiplash chiropractic facility. If your injuries were caused by a negligent driver, unsafe roads or a faulty vehicle, a personal injury doctor can help you seek the treatment you need to get better. We have worked with many personal injury lawyers in Fayetteville, Riverdale, Sunny Side, Tyrone, Union City, Woolsey, Fairburn, Hampton, Jonesboro, Lovejoy, Morrow, Peachtree City of Spalding County, Fulton County, Fayette County, Clayton County, Henry County GA Call 770-461-2225

Immediate, same day Fayetteville Whiplash exams and doctor appointments can be arranged and transportation can usually be provided if car accident occurred near Fayetteville.