Santa Monica Bicyclists and Brain Injuries

The streets of Santa Monica will become more congested with bicyclists as summer approaches. This means that if you are a Southern California bicyclist then your risk of suffering a brain injury as a result of a serious accident could increase.

Whether it’s from a fall or being involved in a collision with a motorized vehicle, bicycle injuries are generally serious. Common injuries include broken bones, contusions and concussions. Many bicycle injuries leave victims with serious head injuries and may result in a coma.

A head injury can leave you with a fractured skull. The cranium can break apart into fractures. The fractures can resemble a cracked eggshell and the effects can be devastating.

A victim can also suffer a contusion or a concussion. The brain becomes bruised from moving inside the cranium during a fall or collision. Common side affects include dizziness, migraines, headaches and memory loss.

If you or someone you know has recently been injured in a Southern California bicycle accident and are experiencing any of these symptoms then you may have suffered a brain injury and you should seek medical attention immediately. You should also contact one of our experienced Santa Monica bicycle accident attorneys at Steinberg & Spencer at (800) 989-6385.