Head injuries are common in motorcycle accidents and can cause lifelong problems. These can include cognitive dysfunction, speech impairment, and limited mobility. 

A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen after a hard impact or shock to the head or body. Even motorcyclists with helmets on can experience TBI after an accident.

Mild TBI might only affect the brain for a short time. However, serious TBI can cause much worse, and longer-lasting damage. Serious TBI might bruise or tear brain tissue, or cause bleeding in the brain.

The average payout for motorcycle accidents in Colorado depends on each specific case. Typically, settlements are about 150 percent of the victim's economic damages. For example, $50,000 in damages might lead to a $75,000 settlement. 

However, many factors can change the settlement amount. These include how bad the victim’s injuries are and who's at fault — or who is more at fault since Colorado is a comparative negligence state.

Insurance coverage also matters. So does the cost of medical treatment. Bottom line? Research shows working with an experienced lawyer increases the chances of obtaining a larger settlement.

Colorado law requires a valid motorcycle license to ride on public roads. Motorcycling without one can negatively impact your legal options after an accident.

If the accident wasn't your fault, you may still get compensation for injuries and damages. Unfortunately, riding a motorcycle without a license can affect how much fault is assigned to you. Colorado uses a comparative negligence legal principle to determine compensation in such accidents. If the other driver was more at fault for the accident than you were, you could recover some damages.