There are not many parts of the body that cannot be hurt during a motorcycle accident. Head injuries are usually fatal and this part of the body needs a good full face helmet, or an open face helmet at a minimum with a shield. This will prevent road debris from hitting the face and throwing your concentration off. The head is the most vulnerable part of the body and it is logical that the worst injuries affect the head.

Motorcycle clothing is manufactured to try to alleviate or avoid other vulnerable parts of the body. This is why motorcycle jackets have shoulder, elbow and back armor. Just wearing a jacket and long sleeves can help if a rider goes down by preventing road rash, which can become infected. Rotator cuff and elbow injuries are common and if thrown off, motorcycle armor can help avoid spinal injuries.

Wearing shorts and sneakers are foolish actions while riding a motorcycle. High motorcycle boots are best and at the minimum should cover the ankles. A motorcycle falling on this area can break ankles, due to the weight of a bike. Knee support through pads is a plus because when a motorcycle goes down the knees too are vulnerable. Heavy pants can save a lot of skin if the rider should slide along the highway or street. Chests can be hurt too and there is specialized armor for this area of the body.

Equipment to keep you safe on a motorcycle can run into the hundreds of dollars. This is part of the cost of getting into motorcycling. Motorcycle accidents in conjunction with auto accidents are best brought to the attention of good Los Angeles motorcycle attorneys of which there are many.