Category: Motorcycle Accidents Articles

Road rash is the common term for skin abrasions caused by sliding across pavement, often affecting motorcyclists who crash and skid on asphalt. In a motorcycle accident, unprotected skin can be scraped off by friction, leaving a raw and painful wound. Such injuries range from mild scrapes to severe abrasions that remove all skin layers. The healing time can vary widely depending on the severity of the road rash. This article provides an informative overview of how long severe motorcycle road rash takes to heal, the stages of healing, proper treatment, and tips to speed recovery while preventing infection. It focuses specifically on motorcycle-related road rash injuries and what injured riders should know during recovery.