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Motorcycle Injuries

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When a motorcycle accident involves seemingly minor scrapes and bruises, the temptation is strong to quickly get past the unpleasant experience and resume your normal routine. However, not getting a physical examination by a doctor is a mistake. The reason is that you may have internal soft tissue injuries that aren't immediately apparent because there's no external wound or bleeding. You may not feel the injuries initially because the accident may have triggered pain suppressing hormones. In addition, it may take time before tissue inflammation and/or internal bleeding to become extensive enough to cause pain. Even people in car accidents, with their seatbelts and airbags, can suffer hidden injuries. The motorcyclist who is thrown or falls

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