Many motorcyclists that are involved in accidents face serious injuries and a long recovery. Unlike the occupants of cars, motorcyclists are largely unprotected in an accident. While a helmet provides some protection to a motorcycle rider's head, the rider's body is completely exposed to violent contact with vehicles, signs and structures, and the pavement in an accident. Because of this, a simple mistake by a negligent driver can cause a motorcyclist to suffer severe injuries that require extensive rehabilitation. Many riders suffer lifelong disabilities as the result of a motorcycle accident, and many suffer a wrongful death that can devastate a family.