Citation

Pedder JB, Hagues SB, Mackay GM, Roberts BJ. Proc. IRCOBI 1981; 9: 111-127.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1981, International Research Council on Biomechanics of Injury)

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Abstract

This paper describes a sample of two-wheeled motor vehicle and pedal cycle accident casualties treated at a hospital in the city of Birmingham, England. Under reporting of two-wheeled vehicle accidents in national official statistics is shown and the possible reasons and implications of this finding are discussed. The patterns of injuries sustained by the 2 groups of casualties are described with comments on the likely reasons for the observed differences in their injury patterns. A comparison is drawn between the injuries sustained by the TWMV riders in this hospital study and a sample of fatally injured TWMV riders. Finally, the validity of the Treatment Period criteria of the Comprehensive Research Injury Scale is examined.