​Motorcycle accidents can be caused by a multitude of different reasons. In many accidents, a driver is negligent or not paying attention on the road. Here are some of the other causes of rear end motorcycle accidents on the road:

• Lack of driver attention
• Distracted driving involving texting, conversing on the phone or surfing the Internet
• Distracted driving due to listening to loud music, reading or applying cosmetics
• Failure to stop in time for a stop light
• Driving under the influence
• Failure to respond to stopping traffic
• Failure to follow traffic rules

When a motorcyclist goes forward off their bike, they often try to catch themselves with their arms if they have time to react. However, the impact is often too great. and they may end up with broken wrists, hands, or arms, as well as shoulder injuries. Unless they can successfully block their fall, motorcyclists often hit their faces on the pavement. Even if they are wearing a helmet with a face shield, their face can still hit the inside of the shield. In many cases, this can cause broken jaws or noses, fractured skulls, and damage to the teeth. The following are only some examples of injuries that a motorcyclist may face in the event of a rear-end accident:

• Spinal cord injury (SCI)
• Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
• Broken bones
• Broken teeth
• Amputation of limbs
• Burns from road rash
• Severe lacerations
• Contusions