Rochester, New York, Road Rash Injury Lawyers

Jed Dietrich, Esq. is Dedicated to Representing Individuals Who Have Sustained Road Rash Injuries in Rochester, New York.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. never backs down from a fight. We understand how difficult moving past an accident can be, especially when another person’s negligence causes your injuries. Even seemingly simple injuries, like road rash, can often demand intensive and highly invasive treatment. While your insurance company might offer to cover part of the cost, their settlement could fail to cover your long-term needs. Our hardworking and tenacious team of legal professionals can help you get the recovery you need to move past your Rochester road rash injuries.

While road rash is a relatively common injury, it can be painful and debilitating. Road rash can destroy muscle tissue, skin, and bone, causing partial paralysis and disability in some severe cases. Whenever you get hurt in an accident that was not your fault, you could be eligible for compensation through an insurance settlement or personal injury lawsuit. The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. specializes in road rash injury accidents. Since our founding, we have obtained more than $175 million in damages for our clients in Rochester and across New York. We will stop at nothing to ensure you get the compensation you need and the justice you deserve. Please call us today at 585-939-3939 to schedule your free, no-obligation consultation.

Road rash is an abrasion caused by friction. When somebody falls off a motorcycle or other vehicle, any unprotected skin could scrape against the ground, resulting in a raw, tender, and painful injury.

Although road rash-type injuries can occur after any accident taking place on a paved surface, they are most common among:

1. Motorcycle riders;
2. Bicyclists; and
3. Athletes.

Road rash injuries are most frequently observed in spring and summer when people riding motorcycles or playing outdoor sports are less likely to be wearing heavy protective clothing or equipment. However, safety gear cannot always save people from road rash. While road rash typically affects uncovered skin, protective equipment may fail under the tremendous forces generated by an automobile accident or high-speed collision.

Sometimes nobody is to blame for road rash. But if another person’s bad decision caused your injuries, you have options for recompense. Jed Dietrich, Esq., recognized as a Best Lawyer of America, has years of experience negotiating with insurance companies to obtain the best possible settlements for his clients. You do not have to accept the pain of medical debt and an unfunded recovery: call Jed Dietrich, Esq., at 585-939-3939 instead.

Road rash can be mild, moderate, or severe. Just like non-friction burns, road rash comes in three different degrees of severity:

1. First-Degree Road Rash: People with first-degree road rash may have minor scrapes, bruises, and lacerations. First-degree road rash can usually be treated at home.
2. Second-Degree Road Rash: This impacts the lower layers of skin and has the potential to adversely affect the muscles, tendons, and nerves. Medical intervention may be necessary.
3. Third-Degree Road Rash: This is characterized by deep wounds and underlying muscle or bone exposure. Third-degree road rash presents a serious risk of infection and other complications.

Unfortunately, even first-degree road rash is not always easy to resolve. A mild case of road rash, for instance, may cause permanent scarring, serving as an ever-lasting reminder of a traumatic accident. The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. can help you obtain damages for your injuries as well as the effect they have on your quality of life and peace of mind. Contact us today to find out how we can help you.

Road rash injuries are characterized by:

1. Superficial surface burns;
2. Raw, tender, or swollen skin; and
3. Pain, especially on the edges of the injury.

Most people involved in low-speed or low-impact accidents can treat road rash at home without seeing a doctor. Mild cases of first-degree road rash will usually scab, tighten, and heal. However, second and third-degree road rash can be very serious, especially when:

1. An accident takes place at high speeds;
2. The rash has removed or affected multiple layers of skin;
3. A physician is unable to dislodge road debris such as gravel or asphalt from the injury site; or
4. The wound gets infected.

Severe cases of road rash can require intensive—and expensive—medical interventions. Anyone with road rash lasting for more than two weeks should see a physician, even if they do not believe their injury is serious.

If you were hit by another motorist and suffered a road rash injury in the ensuing collision, Jed Dietrich, Esq., can help you secure the money you need to pay for medical treatment and recover lost income from work. Please send us a message online to discuss your case with an experienced legal professional.

First and sometimes second-degree road rash can often be treated at home. However, they may still inhibit physical movement, making it difficult to return to work or enjoy leisure activities. You might have to spend days, weeks, or even months in recovery, unable to work, losing the valuable income you need to pay your medical bills and keep a roof over your head. Serious cases of road rash could require even longer recovery periods and costly medical interventions. If a physician finds that your injury is not just surface-deep, they might have to take steps such as:

1. Surgically removing debris from your wound;
2. Debriding dead or damaged skin;
3. Sewing, stitching or affixing grafts to the area; or
4. Performing restorative surgery.

If a physician has to perform any of these procedures, you might be responsible for tens of thousands of dollars in medical bills, fees, and costs. If your road rash damaged your muscle tissue or bones, you could have to undergo long-term physical therapy, as well. Few people have the financial resources to recover from a traumatic accident alone. A personal injury attorney can help you obtain damages—money you can use to clear your medical debt, get through physical rehabilitation, and assuage the psychological distresses of a life-changing accident. Even if you can pay out of pocket for treatment, you should not have to if another person’s negligence injured you.

The Dietrich Law Firm P.C. has years of experience holding insurance companies and reckless motorists accountable for our clients’ injuries. We can help you gather the evidence you need to prove that your injuries are not your fault and should be covered by insurance. If your insurance is unwilling to do the right thing, we can and will take them to court. Do not miss out on your chance to get justice: send us a message online or call us at 585-939-3939 to schedule your no-cost, no-hassle consultation today.

Call the Dietrich Law Firm P.C. immediately at 585-939-3939 so that our aggressive, tenacious, and hardworking personal injury lawyers can fight to obtain the best result for your personal injury claim in Rochester, New York. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and there is never a fee until we WIN for you!